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Family of man killed in police custody to receive $10 million settlement

Source:WCIV Charleston, S.C. (WCIV)–Charleston County Council approved a resolution to give a settlement of $10 million to the family of Jamal Sutherland. The measure was approved by the county financial committee today, immediately preceding the council meeting. Sutherland, 31, died in January while in police custody. He was arrested by North Charleston police for misdemeanor assault at a mental health…

Manhunt for murder suspect enters day 4

Authorities say the suspect, 27 year old Tyler Terry has been linked to three murders

Chester,SC (WCCB) — The search for a murder suspecr in the upstate is now entering its fourth day. Investigators say they have linked 27 year old Tyler Terry to a killing in York County and two other Chester County shooting deaths in Missouri. Alexandra Elich with our sister station WCCB is in Chester County and brings us this report as…

Mother of Jamal Sutherland speaks out about her son’s death

Jamal Sutherland was a mentally ill man killed in police custody back in January. Since then, his death has become the latest battleground in the fight over the treatment of Black people by law enforcement. His mother told ABC News she hopes the tragic event sparks a conversation about how we treat those with mental illness.

South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster’s call for DEW to end P.U.A

Some say they see a light at the end of the unemployment tunnel, others not so much

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster says it’s time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina’s Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment (DEW) to stop all federal pandemic unemployment programs. There are now some very different reactions to the order. One business owner says she now sees the end to the employee…

Joe Cunningham officially kicks off campaign for Governor

Cunningham made a public appearance during a campaign event in the low country

Charleston, SC (WCIV) — Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham, officially kicked off his campaign this evening in the low country. Rachel Ellis with our ABC sister station in Charleston was at the campaign event and has more. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State