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Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 12:32 PM EDT
|By Jamarlo Phillips and Miles Montgomery
According to the release, Emma Linek, who goes by the name of Zari, flew into Atlanta from Cleveland, Ohio. on Sept. 6.
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Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 6:20 AM EDT
|By Dylan Leatherwood
A man is facing charges in connection to a Monday night burglary investigation in Mount Pleasant.
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Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 5:41 AM EDT
|By Dylan Leatherwood
The South Carolina GOP is calling for a state representative to resign after audio was leaked to a far-right activist group.
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Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Sawyer Buccy
There is a new resource, voters can use to better understand candidates and issues on the ballot this October. New Georgia Project created a website called ReadySet.Vote. You type in your address, and the site starts breaking down the voting process for you.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 9:17 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
South Carolina senators rejected a ban on almost all abortions Thursday in a special session called in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By CBS46 News Staff
The family of former Georgia first lady Sandra Deal has died from breast cancer that metastasized into brain cancer today at her home in Demorest
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 9:12 AM EDT
|By Tim Darnell
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction on the 'heartbeat bill,' which mostly outlaws abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Nevin Smith
Ravenell previously served multiple positions on the SC Sheriff’s Association board.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Dylan Leatherwood
After two earthquakes were recorded in the morning, two more were recorded Thursday night in Kershaw County.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
State Rep. Krystle Matthews has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.
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Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Conservative think tank CEO Ellen Weaver has won the Republican nomination for South Carolina education superintendent.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Craig Allison
South Carolina officials say a 12-person committee of lawmakers will talk about removing exceptions or banning abortions completely.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:23 AM EDT
|By Nevin Smith
The law does allow for exceptions for rape or incest if the fetus is less than 20 weeks.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Amanda Shaw
A shortage of baby formula in the United States has many parents turning to the internet for help. But beware of viral “hacks” that may not be legitimate.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
|By Mary Green
Last year, McMaster signed the “Fetal Heartbeat Bill” into law, which bans most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically around six weeks, making it one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 10:36 AM EDT
|By Thomas Gore
The suspect was wielding a machete and a hammer, according to deputies.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 9:34 PM EDT
|By Mary Green
South Carolina lawmakers believe this could be the year they will be able to guarantee paid time off for state employees when they welcome a child into their family.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:11 PM EDT
|By S.E. Jenkins
The law went into effect March 14.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 4:37 PM EST
|By Celeste Springer
The Columbia County Republican Party has announced plans to host Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a March 26 breakfast in Grovetown.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 10:22 PM EST
|By Staff
On Thursday, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham issued several tweets calling for the Russian people to take a stand against Vladimir Putin.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 1:20 PM EST
|By Sean Evans
The future of the proposed space port in Camden County is in the balance Thursday in Glynn County Superior Court.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 1:22 PM EST
|By Nick Reagan
The South Carolina State Legislature will consider a proposal that will give all teachers, regardless of years of service, a $4,000 raise.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 10:08 AM EST
|By Shale Remien
South Carolina faces more than 500 open positions for firefighters across the state.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 8:40 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
S.C. STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Molly Spearman testifies before lawmakers against education bills. Plus legislation on early voting takes a step toward passage.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM EST
|By WALB News Team
The university system board will formally vote on the chancellor position within 14 days.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 10:41 AM EST
|By Sophie Keyes Hoge
Director of Governmental Affairs with SCDVA, Candace Terry says the grant money will be used to fund Veterans Treatment Courts in the state’s most economically disadvantaged areas.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 11:20 PM EST
|By Craig Allison
Pressure continues to build over Richmond County redistricting maps. Democratic members of the Richmond County legislative delegation speak out.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 4:25 PM EST
|By Katie Kamin
The broadband office has designed a survey you can go fill out if you don’t have internet at your home.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM EST
|By Hayley Mason
The Safe and Secure Georgia Act would hold gangs them responsible in one county for gang-related crimes committed in another county.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 8:56 PM EST
|By Mary Green
Graham said he believes the US needs to sanction Putin and Russia immediately instead of waiting until after an invasion.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 7:42 PM EST
|By Blair Sabol
Medical marijuana legalization is sure to be a hot point of debate at the state house this week.A special debate is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on the senate floor.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Iyani Hughes and Lauren Sennet
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker ‘died suddenly’ at the age of 55, according to a spokesperson with MARTA.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Live 5 Web Staff
According to Justice Department officials, the investigation will examine whether South Carolina needlessly segregates individuals with mental illness in adult care homes.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 7:20 PM EST
|By Keshawn Ward
Many call human trafficking modern-day slavery.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 10:04 AM EST
|By Staff and wire reports
Governor Brian Kemp is scheduled to visit a gun shop outside Atlanta on Wednesday to announce his support for second amendment legislation.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2022 at 4:11 PM EST
|By WMBF News Staff
South Carolina’s attorney general announced “another victory” in the battle against vaccine mandates by the Biden Administration.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 9:22 PM EST
|By Kim McCullough
Gov. Brian Kemp, along with several state agriculture departments and associations, announced a proposal that will benefit Georgia farmers and food banks.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 7:53 AM EST
|By Staff and wire reports
In an interview with CBS 60 Minutes, National Security Agency document leaker Reality Winner is telling her side of the story of what happened.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 11:07 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
A $70 million plant that would produce personal protective equipment and create nearly 300 jobs could be coming to central Georgia.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 9:49 PM EST
|By Dajhea Jones
Sens. Ossoff, Warnock secure $306M for rural Georgia healthcare providers
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
South Carolina districts can continue to require face coverings in the state’s schools under an appellate court’s decision this week.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2021 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
A special South Carolina House committee considering drawing new districts based on the 2020 U.S. Census is holding its final meeting to gather public comment this week.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Lauren Adams
The father of a missing Columbia geologist says the Gabby Petito case has renewed interest in his son’s case.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
A federal agency is once again delaying a final decision on whether to permit construction of a launchpad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By WTOC Staff
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional Districts on Monday.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 12:45 PM EDT
|By Staff and wire reports
The investigation will examine whether Georgia provides prisoners reasonable protection from physical harm at the hands of other prisoners.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 12:10 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Dajhea Jones
‘I did not do what they say I did’: District Attorney Mark Jones released from Muscogee County Jail
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 4:38 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
More than 450 Georgia state and public university employees have already used the new law.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 4:18 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
With the recent hot temperatures across the state, Georgia Power is reminding customers the company offers energy assistance programs to those in need .