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The issue involves transgender athletes in girls sports, and it went before the Augusta School Board Wednesday night.

Audience members strip during Augusta School Board meeting on Title IX

A Maine school district is debating whether to follow state law, or President Donald Trump's executive order regarding Title IX.

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Twelve municipalities across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand are owed just shy of $1 million, but can't collect due to one reason.

12 municipalities owed thousands from the state, but can't collect for 1 reason

Twelve municipalities across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand are owed just shy of $1 million, but can't collect due to one reason.

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Beaches across the Lowcountry, including the Isle of Palms, are experiencing rough beach conditions.

Visitors urged to stay on shore as rough waters pose risk at Isle of Palms beaches

Beaches across the Lowcountry, including the Isle of Palms, are experiencing rough beach conditions.On the Isle of Palms, law enforcement officials asked both

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A new report from Aflac found that rising burnout is affecting workers.

Survey from Aflac shows more burnout, anxiety over health insurance

A new report from Aflac found that rising burnout is affecting workers. The report also found more anxiety over health care costs not covered by insurance.

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President Donald Trump announced he is set to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, which would have been the political activist's 32nd birthday.

Trump to award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom on what would've been his 32nd birthday

Charlie Kirk will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on October 14, which would have been his activist's 32nd birthday.

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NBA general managers overwhelmingly expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be the league's first repeat champion in nearly a decade.

NBA GMs overwhelmingly pick Thunder to repeat as champions

NBA general managers overwhelmingly expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be the league's first repeat champion in nearly a decade, while Denver's Nikola Jokic is

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Inmate Fred Singleton died of natural causes at Kirkland Correctional Institution’s infirmary on Monday.

Oldest death row inmate in South Carolina dies

Inmate Fred Singleton died of natural causes at Kirkland Correctional Institution’s infirmary on Monday.

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Hunter Renfrow snagged the game-winning touchdown in the College Football Playoff national championship game, was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft and even made the Pro Bowl.

Clemson's Howard's Rock, 'Play Like a Champion Today' signs among beloved totems

Hunter Renfrow snagged the game-winning touchdown in the College Football Playoff national championship game, was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft a

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A new dessert has officially stolen the spotlight at this year’s South Carolina State Fair!

Winner announced in Best New Food contest at the SC State Fair

A new dessert has officially stolen the spotlight at this year’s South Carolina State Fair. The Walking Caramel Pretzel Sundae took home top honors!

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As the government shutdown enters its tenth day, military and civilian personnel in South Carolina and across the nation face uncertainty about their next paycheck, due Oct. 15.

Nonprofit offers relief as soldiers work through government shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its tenth day, military and civilian personnel in South Carolina and across the nation face uncertainty about their next paych

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Judge T.J. Rode said he would take the matter under advisement after hearing arguments from both sides and later issue a monetary penalty. Read more: https://bit.ly/47fOB85

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The PeeDee IceCats are playing the first professional hockey game in the region in nearly 20 years at the Florence Center on Friday night.

IceCats return professional hockey to the region with first game in nearly 20 years

Friday night marks the first professional hockley game

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The Charleston Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a hit-and-run incident on James Island.

Charleston police seek help identifying hit-and-run suspects after 14-year-old struck

The Charleston Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a hit-and-run incident on James Island.The collision occur

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The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal migrant who had “No Name Given” on his New York driver's license.

ICE arrests illegal migrant with 'No Name Given' on New York driver’s license

The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal migrant who had no name on his license.

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On the ninth day of the government shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which intends to allocate $924.7 billion in funding for the military in fiscal year 2026.

Senate passes $924.7B defense bill amid shutdown, ending stalemate with 67 amendments

Top Democrat of the Senate Armed Services Committee Jack Reed (D-RI) said the NDAA "delivers key wins for service members and their family.”

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Here is a look at the weather on Edisto Beach earlier today. Always send us your best video: https://abcnews4.com/chimein

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team, has died at age 106, the university announced Thursday evening. Read more: https://bit.ly/4q3UuN9

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The Town of Mount Pleasant has temporarily closed the boardwalk ramp connecting the Shem Creek boardwalks to the pedestrian bridge following damage caused by recent high tide conditions.

Mount Pleasant closes portion Shem Creek boardwalk due to high tide damage

he Town of Mount Pleasant has temporarily closed the boardwalk ramp connecting the Shem Creek boardwalks to the pedestrian bridge following damage caused by rec

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A Kingstree man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and sexual assault earlier this month, according to the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Kingstree man charged with burglary and sexual assault after attack on Lory Avenue

A Kingstree man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and sexual assault earlier this month, according to the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office.Dep

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Downtown Charleston experienced significant coastal flooding earlier this afternoon, with tides reaching three feet above average levels.

Charleston streets submerged: Residents frustrated as coastal flooding hits new heights

Downtown Charleston experienced significant coastal flooding earlier this afternoon, with tides reaching three feet above average levels.The flooding led to th

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Katie’s Krops celebrated its 15th anniversary Thursday with a community dinner marking a decade and a half of fighting hunger through youth-led farming.

Katie's Krops marks 15 years with community dinner, serving 700 meals to those in need

Katie’s Krops celebrated its 15th anniversary Thursday with a community dinner marking a decade and a half of fighting hunger through youth-led farming.Founder

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19 people are unaccounted for after an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County, Tennessee Friday morning, the sheriff confirms.

19 unaccounted for in deadly Middle Tennessee explosion

Some people are dead and 19 are unaccounted for after an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in the Hickman County, Tennessee Friday morning.

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On Thursday, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the state’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, questioned why her Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, won’t demand the Democratic attorney general candidate end his campaign.

VA GOP governor candidate asks Democratic nominee about support for AG contender

Earle-Sears urged Spanberger during a debate at a Norfolk university to push former Virginia Del. Jay Jones to exit his race.

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Netflix announced its forth season of "Monster" will be featuring the story of Lizzie Borden who was accused of brutally killing her father Andrew, and stepmother Abby, with an ax in their Fall River home on Second Street in 1892.

Netflix's new 'Monster' season to feature story of Lizzie Borden

Netflix announced its forth season of "Monster" will be featuring the story of Lizzie Borden.

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A man was arrested Wednesday after he reportedly pointed a handgun at his neighbors during an argument, according to the North Charleston Police Department.

Man arrested in North Charleston for waving handgun during neighbor dispute

A man was arrested Wednesday after he reportedly pointed a handgun at his neighbors during an argument, according to the North Charleston Police Department.And

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