Jason Raven
WJBF
Columbia, SC, United States
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SC prosecutors give closing arguments in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial
State prosecutors say the pressures of his lying and stealing coming to light turned Alex Murdaugh into a ‘family annihilator’ on the night of June 7th, 2021. → Read More
Defense rests in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, jury will view murder scene
The defense team for disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh rested its case in his double murder trial Monday. → Read More
Murdaugh double murder trial jurors learn about wife and son’s final moments
Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range and had no defensive wounds. It also appeared Paul was ambushed by his killer, according to a crime scene specialist who testified during the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. → Read More
Murdaugh paralegal details how his alleged financial crimes came to light in murder trial
Alex Murdaugh’s former paralegal said she was enraged after finding out her boss was taking money from clients and his law firm. → Read More
SC judge will allow alleged financial crime evidence in Murdaugh murder trial
A key ruling came down in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Monday. → Read More
SC economists say we’re likely headed toward mild recession in 2023
Economists with the University of South Carolina say a “mild” recession is likely in 2023, but South Carolina could fare better than the rest of the country. → Read More
Panel of SC lawmakers look at ways to address state’s labor shortage
For some of the roughly 105,000 open jobs in South Carolina, there are no applicants. → Read More
Educator groups say new report shows SC teacher shortage is getting worse
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA) released their annual Educator Supply and Demand report Thursday morning. The new data shows the state’s teacher shortage is worsening, according to educator groups. → Read More
SC mental health officials expanding mobile crisis services in 10 rural counties
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health was awarded a multi million federal grant to increase their Mobile Crisis program in some high need counties. → Read More
SC health leaders report ‘significant surge’ in respiratory illnesses
Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), doctors, and pediatricians took time to increase public awareness about the risks of flu, RSV and COVID-19. → Read More
SC Gov. candidates meet for first and only debate ahead of election
The two leading candidates for governor, incumbent Republican Henry McMaster and Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham, shared their stances on abortion, economic policy and other issues on the debate stage Wednesday night. → Read More
SC Supreme Court hears arguments in case challenging 6-week abortion ban
A lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban had its day in court. → Read More
Officials say an additional 100K SC homes now have access to broadband
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman James Clyburn touted the state’s progress in expanding broadband access. → Read More
SC mental health advocates give update on 988 suicide lifeline transition
It’s been two months since the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned to 988. According to mental health advocates, calls to South Carolina’s only national lifeline call center have increased 63% since that change. → Read More
Reducing veteran suicide is a priority for SC veterans’ affairs officials
The veterans’ suicide rate is nearly double the rate compared to South Carolina’s general population. → Read More
SC leaders react to federal student loan forgiveness plan
Politicians from South Carolina are sharing their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. → Read More
U.S. Education Secretary speaks with SC HBCU officials, students
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was joined by Majority Whip Jim Clyburn to speak with HBCU leaders and students at South Carolina State University Monday. → Read More
SC officials hope sales tax holiday is ‘welcome relief’ for families
South Carolina’s tax-free weekend is in full swing. → Read More
SC health officials share what parents need to know ahead of new school year
State health officials provided an update on COVID-19 in South Carolina Wednesday morning. → Read More
51k more South Carolinians could have access to high speed internet by end of 2022
Millions of federal, state and local dollars are being used for broadband expansion in South Carolina. → Read More