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WSAV News 3

Columbia, SC, United States

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SC prosecutors say Alex Murdaugh can be heard in son’s final recorded video

Jurors were shown what state prosecutors considered key pieces of evidence in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Wednesday. → Read More

SC prosecutors hone in on Murdaugh interview statement days after murder

The Alex Murdaugh double murder trial enters it second week. The prosecution showed the jury a second interview Murdaugh did with law enforcement a few days after the murders. → Read More

Gov. McMaster wants pay increases for teachers, law enforcement, state employees in 2023

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget for the upcoming fiscal year Friday morning. → Read More

Report: Lack of transportation main barrier for those looking for jobs in rural SC

We’re taking a closer look at South Carolina’s labor participation rate and some of the barriers to employment some South Carolinians are facing. → Read More

SC expanding interactive mental health screener program to minors

Amid an ongoing youth mental health crisis, officials in South Carolina say an interactive mental health screening tool for minors will be available in 2023. → Read More

SC receives $1M to support 988 crisis call center staffing

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health said the state has received one-time money to help their suicide prevention efforts. → Read More

Amount of new capital investments in SC doubles in 2022

With just a few weeks left in 2022, companies have promised nearly $10 billion in new capital investments in South Carolina. The most the state has ever seen in a calendar year. → Read More

FBI data shows the number of reported hate crimes slightly down in SC

This week, the FBI released their yearly hate crime data. Law enforcement officials say since reporting is voluntary, it may not paint a full picture of the current situation. → Read More

New study: SC agribusiness yearly economic impact is over $50B

According to findings from a new analysis released Monday, the agribusiness industry has a $51.8 billion economic impact on South Carolina each year. → Read More

Economic development, education top priorities for SC House in 2023

This week, a new-look South Carolina House of Representatives met for the first time since last month’s election. → Read More

Conservative SC House members will renew push to ban gender-altering surgeries for minors

Members of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus announced they will be prefiling legislation that would ban gender-altering surgeries and other procedures for transgender minors in the state. → Read More

Researchers find remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers at SC battleground site

Beneath hallowed ground in Kershaw County, some of the country’s first veterans laid in shallow graves. → Read More

Bill that would further restrict abortions in SC stalls after GOP lawmakers remain divided

Lawmakers aiming to further restrict abortions in South Carolina will have to wait until 2023 to get a new law on the books. → Read More

What SC election officials are doing to protect your vote

Whether you voted early or will vote Tuesday, election officials said they’re protecting your vote. → Read More

Gov. Henry McMaster, challenger Joe Cunningham face in first gubernatioral debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) — Gubernatorial candidates debated for the first and only time ahead of next month’s election Wednesday night. They sold their stances on abortion, the economy, crime and other issues to voters in the nearly hour-long debate. Incumbent Republican Gov. Henry McMaster & Democratic challenger former Congressman Joe Cunningham faced off. “We’ve had […] → Read More

Abortion, inflation are some of the issues top of mind for SC voters

Republican incumbent Henry McMaster and Democrat challenger Joe Cunningham will face off Wednesday night in their first and only gubernatorial debate. → Read More

South Carolinians take part in earthquake preparedness drill

State emergency management officials said South Carolina is one of the most seismically active states on the eastern seaboard. So you should be prepared for a major earthquake just in case. → Read More

SC colleges, universities have more money to recruit and retain nursing faculty

South Carolina lawmakers allocated $10 million in this year’s budget to help the state’s colleges and universities recruit and retain more nursing faculty. → Read More

SC election officials gearing up for early voting period ahead of November election

Earlier this year, more than 100,000 South Carolinians cast their ballots early ahead of the June primaries. → Read More

New SC teacher recruitment, retention task force meets for first time

State lawmakers and education leaders are looking at ways to bring in and keep more certified teachers in South Carolina classrooms. → Read More