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Lindsey Graham donates $500K toward President Trump’s legal battle in key battleground states
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‘I heard a boom!’ Williamsburg County man said he heard a military jet fly over his rural home before crashing
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Senator Lindsey Graham noted that his senate race created a red wave down the ballot in South Carolina where 13 seats were flipped
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A North Carolina family said they are outraged after their newborn son was vaccinated against their wishes. trib.al/GgMND1a
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“This isn’t a year for crowds.” Target will join Walmart in closing on Thanksgiving Day. trib.al/UZyynlq
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The first woman to climb Mount Everest and complete the "Seven Summits", Junko Tabei, has died at the age of 77
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Nancy Mace tells Secret Service director: ‘You’re full of s‑‑‑’
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#BREAKING: Micah Xavier Johnson, age 25, from Dallas, has been identified as the suspect who was killed after a standoff with police.
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A majority of Americans in a new poll released on Friday said they would support stricter gun control laws.
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ELECTION ALERT: James Clyburn wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District.
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WATCH: A group of runners stopped by Mother Emanuel this morning to pay their respects, offer prayer, and deliver flowers on the 5th anniversary of the shooting. trib.al/lRar5xd
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5 were shot in New Mexico and have since died. The suspect is still at large and people are urged to have caution.
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"No child should be walking down the hall or in a locker room and be accosted with a noose around their neck"
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We're still celebrating our hometown athlete, @GiveMe1Shot, who is bringing home the silver! 🥈Raven spoke with Nexstar's @jackdoles following yesterday's final and gave a special shoutout to Charleston and Burke High School. #chs #chsnews
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WOAH! Boyband star Liam Payne was spotted in downtown Charleston on Saturday.
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Joe Cunningham reiterated his opposition to total abortion bans during a Monday press conference
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Vice President JD Vance has landed at Joint Base Charleston ahead of his Nucor Steel tour later today.
More on the visit: counton2.com/news/local-news…
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JUST IN: A 19-year-old from Greenville is facing state charges after being accused of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on social media.
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At least two groups of men with neo-Nazi ties have been charged or convicted in connection to plans to attack power substations, and some of those men have ties to North Carolina.
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“No one is coming for your guns. Can we just have a conversation without mad outrage? I don’t like being afraid of my children being murdered at school."
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Joe Cunningham's new 'Step up' ad calls out Gov. McMaster's politicization of COVID
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) filed a resolution Monday night that would bar transgender women from using women's bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
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BREAKING: North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey has signed an executive order that requires all city employees become vaccinated against COVID-19. trib.al/CIbpwHW
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Former U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham has called for a special legislative session to repeal a budget proviso that banned mask mandates in South Carolina schools. trib.al/J9Rglep
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If elected governor in November, Cunningham said he plans to legalize marijuana not just for medical use but recreational use as well.
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"It's a little disingenuous to me that someone would come here and try to take credit for something they initially voted against," one voter said after the event.
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BREAKING NEWS: We are now learning that Alex Murdaugh admitted to orchestrating his own shooting so that his son could collect a $10M life insurance policy. A Colleton County man has been arrested for assisting.
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Nikki Haley is set to visit the U.S. Southern border today.
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace questioned Retired Maj. David Grusch during today’s UFO hearing about crashed aircraft
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.@RepCunningham announced he has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to pay U.S. Coast Guard members during the government #shutdown. counton2.com/news/local-news…
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Attorneys for the family said Smith’s body was exhumed Friday ahead of an independent autopsy.
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Berkeley HS Class of 2015 ATTEMPTED a senior prank today. (misspelling the word foreclosed) #chsnews
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Breaking: The Charleston County School District has voted to require masks in schools for all students and staff.
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More than 40 city employees, including dozens of first responders, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Charleston saying its COVID-19 vaccine requirement is unconstitutional. trib.al/o5AgbEF
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UNC students, faculty release list of demands for university leaders after Nikole Hannah-Jones controversy trib.al/O0R44mB
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Sean Groeber reported footage of the flooding on Calhoun Street in Downtown Charleston. Stay up to date on the weather conditions here: counton2.com/weather/flash-f…
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We're getting several reports of a large boom and shaking across the Lowcountry. Did you feel it? News 2 is working to learn more.
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'Give voters a chance': Joe Cunningham urges state lawmakers to wait on new abortion laws until after the November election
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The Dewberry Charleston shared a positive message to help us all get through this trying time! Stay safe!
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WAY TO GO! A patrol officer with the North Charleston Police Department has been drafted by the Orlando Guardians in the XFL.
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Join us in congratulating Carolyn Murray on 20 YEARS as evening anchor at WCBD News 2!
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Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for the 1st Congressional District of SC, and Lisa Ellis, who is running for State Superintendent, spoke to voters in Downtown Charleston Saturday about how they plan to help children excel if elected in November.
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William Cogswell will be the new mayor of Charleston, according to unofficial results from the South Carolina Election Commission.
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Way to go, Nate! A stroke patient was given the red-carpet treatment to celebrate his recovery.
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Rep. Joe Cunningham is calling on Governor Henry McMaster to issue a statewide ‘stay at home’ order as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise in SC. counton2.com/news/local-news…
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Right now we’re praying for President Trump and most especially for the audience member of his rally who was killed tonight by political violence.”
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Southern Wesleyan University is offering full tuition scholarships for DePayne Middleton-Doctor's 4 children. @SWU_edu #CharlestonShooting
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Records reviewed by News 2 show that Mace was reimbursed more than $19,000 over a nine-month period for costs associated with the $1.6 million Washington, D.C. townhouse she co-owns with ex-fiancé Patrick Bryant.
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"Anyone who traveled from the District of South Carolina with intent to aid this travesty or commit acts of destruction will be prosecuted."
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JUST IN: A judge has put a halt on South Carolina’s new abortion ban until the SC Supreme Court can review the measure.
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The City of Charleston says the historic Angel Oak has survived another hurricane -- proving its resiliency. counton2.com/news/local-news…
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According to Alaska State Troopers, the planes collided shortly before 8:30am over Sterling Highway just northeast of Soldotna, around 100 miles southwest of Anchorage.
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PAC challenging SC’s Graham over offshore drilling stance trib.al/pvbrPF0
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ELECTION ALERT: The Associated Press has called the U.S. Senate race for Tim Scott, defeating challenger Krystle Matthews.
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BREAKING: It has been confirmed that State Senator Clementa Pinckney is among the dead in mass church shooting #Charleston
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STANDBY: A Charleston International Airport flight ran into an unusual delay on the taxiway Saturday night. This photo was shared by John Moroney.
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"As talks of mask mandates and closures kick up across the country, I can assure the people of South Carolina we will not have mask mandates," McMaster said. "We will not close schools, and we will not lock down."
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JUST IN: The City of Charleston says the city's mask ordinance will remain in effect in bars and restaurants. trib.al/ZgbgZ4f
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Open Carry will not be allowed at city-permitted events.
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Jaime Harrison is asked why he demanded Sen. Graham get a COVID test prior to tonight's forum #SCsenateForum
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With the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across South Carolina, do you think it should be required to wear a face mask in public spaces?
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A U.S. defense contractor and his wife, who lived for decades under the identities of two dead Texas children, have been charged with identity theft and conspiring against the government, according to federal court records unsealed in Honolulu
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Beginning Monday, our station will begin airing the National Anthem each morning before our first broadcast! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 counton2.com/news/news-2-to-…
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Rep. Joe Cunningham is calling on the Kiawah Island Community Association to return a $1 million coronavirus loan meant to help struggling small businesses. counton2.com/news/local-news…
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June 7th to be declared "Princess Ariel Elaine Morgan Day" in Berkeley County counton2.com/story/28930142/…
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It's RACE DAY! Good luck, runners and walkers. We'll be cheering you on!
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Charleston on Wednesday to tour local infrastructure with Rep. Jim Clyburn
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ELECTION ALERT: James Clyburn is projected to win reelection in South Carolina’s 6th congressional district
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Gov. Henry McMaster has directed flags be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, pausing a previous order that lowered flags for 30 days in memory of President Jimmy Carter.
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Former President Donald Trump held a rally Saturday in Florence which contained false and misleading claims.
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#unitychaincharleston #CharlestonStrong Via @holycityheli #chs #chsnews. Sea of people on the #RavenelBridge
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Summerville HS alum joins the 2018 U.S. Women's Bobseld Team counton2.com/2018/02/05/summ…
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"I think 15 to 20 weeks is the sweet spot here because the democrats often are at 24 weeks, and that’s too far for a lot of people,” Mace said. “No one wants zero. No one wants zero weeks.” MORE >> trib.al/Y8XRhz0
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News 2 will host the first and only SC-01 debate ahead of the November elections on Wednesday. Here's a look at democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews.
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JUST IN: Police confirm they are investigating vandalism at Bessinger's BBQ in West Ashley
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HAPPENING NOW: U.S. Senator Tim Scott is announcing his re-election campaign during an event in North Charleston. trib.al/VUSw4xd
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Actress Drew Barrymore was spotted on King Street visiting Charleston for the weekend! 👀
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Congressman Joe Cunningham is calling on Governor Henry McMaster to issue a temporary statewide mask mandate through the end of the year. trib.al/Wtp6SfS
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Folks have been camped out here for over 24 hours at this point on the parking lot of the North Charleston Colosseum awaiting the Trump Rally.
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EARLIER: Waves crashed over The Battery in downtown Charleston earlier this evening. Nearby roads are seeing flooding.
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ELECTION ALERT: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has secured a second term representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
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“This vaccine is a seatbelt. Wearing a seatbelt doesn’t keep your from getting in an accident. What the seatbelt does is it keeps you from dying or being severely injured."
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"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." - Benjamin Franklin #TaxDay #chsnews bit.ly/1Sg9D6k
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ELECTION ALERT: Nancy Mace is projected to win reelection in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
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PHOTOS: School leaders say the coyote was removed from a school bathroom without any incident to students or faculty members.
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No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.
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#CharlestonUnited #CharlestonStrong #unitychaincharleston via @holycityheli Just amazing #chs #chsnews
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A group rescued this Barn Owl after seeing it in the Cooper River. Lacey Pileggi said the owl started swimming towards their boat. “He wanted out of that water,” she said. “We scooped him up and took him safely to a nearby dock so his wings could dry out.”
📸: Lacey Pileggi
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Happy Birthday, Rob Fowler! 🎂 Join us in celebrating the Lowcountry's chief meteorologist today!
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A South Carolina third grade teacher who was last in her classroom less than two weeks ago has died from COVID-19. trib.al/swOAQHd
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We're #1... again! Here's to the Best Small City in the United States!
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"The PAAW Act will ensure taxpayer money is not used to support outdated and cruel experiments on dogs," Mace said.
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A plethora of people gathered with loud messages and signs, marching from Charleston City Hall to the U.S. Custom House, sending a message to lawmakers to support and defend women’s reproductive rights
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Mayor Joe Riley has been made the chairman of Joe Cunningham's reelection campaign.
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