Jason Raven
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Columbia, SC, United States
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SC House approves workforce development overhaul bill
A bill that supporters say would streamline South Carolina’s workforce development efforts is on it’s way to the Senate. → Read More
SC House passes bill that would enhance penalties for violent hate crimes
The South Carolina House of Representatives has once again passed the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act. → Read More
Final witnesses take the stand in Murdaugh double murder trial
Testimony in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial concluded Tuesday. → Read More
One-on-one: SC governor discusses push for bond, judicial reform
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) is a little more than a month into his second and final full term. With this year’s legislative session in full swing, Governor McMaster sat down with us to talk about his priorities. → Read More
Murdaugh’s former law partner testifies about crime scene, alleged financial misdeeds
A longtime friend and former law partner of Alex Murdaugh took the stand is his double murder trial Wednesday. → Read More
Alex Murdaugh’s final interview with law enforcement played for murder trial jurors
The lead investigator in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh took the stand Wednesday. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Special Agent David Owen talked about the investigation and the final interview Alex Murdaugh had done with law enforcement. → Read More
Sister-in-law gives emotional testimony in Murdaugh double murder trial
Maggie Murdaugh’s only sibling took the witness stand Tuesday afternoon. Marian Proctor told the jury she had encouraged Maggie to be with her husband the night of her murder. She also recalled some ‘odd’ things Alex Murdaugh had said following the murders. → Read More
Attorney, longtime friend said Murdaugh admitted to stealing money from clients and law firm
Attorney Chris Wilson said when his close friend, Alex Murdaugh, confessed to stealing money from clients and his law firm, it hit him like a ‘ton of bricks’. → 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
Jurors hear testimony from several first responders in Murdaugh murder trial
Some of the first people to interact with Alex Murdaugh about an hour after his wife and son were murdered said he did not appear to be crying. Thursday, he was seen wiping away tears multiple times while witnesses took the stand. → Read More
Jury could be set for Murdaugh trial Wednesday, ballistics analysis evidence allowed
Jury screening for the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial in Colleton County wrapped up Tuesday. A decision was also made on whether certain evidence can be presented in court. → Read More
How a small SC town is hosting high-profile Murdaugh double murder trial
The City of Walterboro is known for it’s historic homes and as a great place to find antiques and Spanish moss. For the next few weeks, it will be the place where a high-profile double murder trial will play out. → Read More
Old elementary school could become training center for SC law enforcement, school personnel
South Carolina’s top cop detailed a proposed project he says could help make your child’s school safer. → Read More
SC teacher task force takes closer look at retention program
Education leaders in South Carolina say one of their top priorities is keeping new teachers in the classroom. → Read More
SC lawmakers say education, public safety top priorities in 2023
A new legislative session began Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. → Read More
SC Supreme Court strikes down six-week abortion ban
Justices on South Carolina’s high court ruled a state law that bans most abortions around six weeks into a pregnancy is unconstitutional. → Read More
Recruiting & retaining teachers top priority for SC education leaders
When students in South Carolina returned to school in the fall, there were more than 1400 vacant teaching positions. Education leaders in the state say right now there is a sense of urgency to address the recruitment and retention of quality teachers. → Read More
How SC utilities avoided system-wide grid failures during arctic blast
Power companies in South Carolina say they’re back to normal operations following unprecedented demand over the Christmas weekend. → Read More
Why SC has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the country
According to data shared by the state Department of Employment and Workforce, South Carolina’s labor force participation rate is at about 56% despite experiencing record low unemployment. → Read More
Trafficking fentanyl could become a crime in SC in 2023
A group of state lawmakers are renewing their push to increase penalties for trafficking a synthetic opioid responsible for hundreds of deaths in South Carolina. → Read More