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SCGOP congratulates Ellen Weaver on winning Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education

After a hard fought campaign that ended up with primary results too close to call. Ellen Weaver ends up walking away winning the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education during the June 28 runoff. Weaver beat her Republican competitor, fellow Republican Kathy Maness 63% to 32%.

SLED begins investigation into officer involved shooting

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been charged with taking over the investigation of an officer involved shooting.

Matthews wins Democratic US Senate nod in South Carolina

State Rep. Krystle Matthews has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.

Weaver wins Republican nomination for SC education leader

The South Carolina education superintendent candidate backed by the Republican establishment came back from her second place finish in the primary to win the runoff.

1 arrest as abortion protesters fill SC Statehouse lobby

A 32-year-old woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault as abortion protesters spent about 90 minutes inside the lobby of the South Carolina Statehouse during Tuesday's special session on the state budget, authorities said.

SC House agrees to knock $25M computer out of $14B budget

The South Carolina General Assembly overturned many of Gov. Henry McMasters budget vetoes Tuesday, but they did agree with the biggest one, taking $25 million out of the $13.8 billion spending plan to try to help bring a super computer to Columbia.

SC Primary Election Runoff results

New indictment and bond hearing for Curtis Smith

Smith was arrested last week and today he was in court for a bond hearing.

Abortion advocates gather at the State House

Abortion rights activists gathered both inside and outside the State House today, rallying for women's rights.

Democrats Bruce, Matthews vie to face South Carolina's Scott

Two women are in a Democratic primary runoff Tuesday to challenge U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who said this will be his last term if he is reelected.

DOJ: Four SC residents plead guilty to PPP loan fraud conspiracy

According to the Department of Justice, four South Carolina residents pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions in PPP loans.

DHEC: 10,654 new cases of COVID-19, five additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 10,654 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional virus related deaths in its latest weekly update.

Study ranks SC as one of the deadliest states for Fourth of July travel

The study found speeding or drunk driving causes more than half of fatal crashes.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic to provide care in compliance with Fetal Heartbeat Bill

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic says they will continue to provide abortion care in compliance with the Fetal Heartbeat Bill.

Alex Murdaugh and former client Curtis Smith facing new indictment

A new indictment has been issued for former disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh and his former client, Curtis Smith.

Person killed by alligator outside Myrtle Beach

Horry County police are working a death investigation in which an alligator killed a community member.

Grand Strand Life: Summer fun for the whole family at Myrtle Beach

Are you thinking about heading to the South Carolina coast for your next summer vacation? ABC's Greg Rowles takes a look at some of the family fun you can have at Myrtle Beach this summer in Grand Strand Life.