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Massive great white shark pings off of SC coast

Aug 4, 2022 11:22 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Photo: Osearch Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)–A great white shark weighing over 1,400 pounds recently pinged offshore near Myrtle Beach, according to OCEARCH. The shark, named Breton, is 13 feet long and pinged approximately 60 miles offshore, researchers said. Data shows the shark was tagged on Sept. 12, 2020, in Nova Scotia. He was named for all of the wonderful people…

Teenage girl shot, killed while playing video games inside house

Jul 28, 2022 11:53 PM EDT

ABC Team,

A South Carolina community is devastated after a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing video games inside her own house.

“IDOL Across America” visits SC via zoom

August 5th via Zoom!

Jul 28, 2022 3:03 PM EDT

ABC Team,

COLUMBIA SC– IDOL ACROSS AMERICA” VISITS SOUTH CAROLINA VIA ZOOM! For more information on “Idol Across America” and specific audition details, locations, full eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions, visit www.americanidol.com/auditions Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: American Idol, American Idol SC

Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty to murders of wife, son

Jul 20, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

Rob Dew, ABC Team,

Walterboro, SC (WOLO, WCIV)–Former attorney Alex Murdaugh Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul during a bond hearing in Colleton Co. Judge Clifton Newman denied bond for Murdaugh. Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found shot to death outside their family home in the Moselle community of Colleton County late the night of June…

Murdaugh update: Colleton County Grand Jury meeting Thursday morning, SC assistant AG at court house

Jul 14, 2022 10:39 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Photo:WCIV Colleton Co., S.C. (WCIV)–The Colleton County Grand Jury is convened Thursday morning, and the state’s lead prosecutor in cases involving Alex Murdaugh is at the court house. ABC News 4 has been able to confirm Thursday’s meeting, and that South Carolina Assistant Attorney General Creighton Waters was seen entering the building that morning. ABC News 4’s Anne Emerson called…

Family spokesperson: Murdaugh to be charged with murders of wife, son

Jul 12, 2022 2:00 PM EDT

ABC Team,

Richland Coutny Detention Center Bond Columbia, S.C. (WCIV)–Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is facing imminent charges related to the June 2021 killings of his late wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh, a family spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) met with the Murdaugh family Tuesday morning to share the news, John Marvin confirmed to…

Police searching for sexual assault suspect near College of Charleston

Jul 12, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Charleston, S.C. (WCIV)–A warning tonight for anyone with loved ones attending the College of Charleston. Authorities there are on the lookout for a sexual assault suspect near the campus. The college released an emergency alert Monday afternoon describing a sexual assault incident that took place Sunday evening off of the college’s campus. According to CofC, the victim was assaulted by…