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SCDOT Traffic Cameras Community Lowcountry Weekend Events Calendar Good News Lowcountry Strong Charleston 9 Emanuel 9 Black History Month About Us Meet the Team What's On TV Now WCSC Jobs Advertising Questions Circle - Country Music & Lifestyle Latest Newscasts Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren Gray DC Bureau Investigate TV Sumter man arrested after shooting into neighbors house, killing dog On February 5, shortly after 7:30 p.m., deputies responded to Amanda Circle after receiving reports about a verbal confirmation between neighbors. By Jazmine Greene Published 48m at 12:47 PM SC reports 1,925 new COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths By Live 5 Web Staff Police continuing investigation after man shot in the foot after shots fired in Charleston bar By Ray Rivera HAZMAT spill closes one lane on I-26 By Riley Bean Food, clothes and essential item giveaway happening in N. Charleston By Alexis Simmons Pentagon deploys troops to fuel COVID-19 vaccine drive President Joe Biden has called for setting up 100 mass vaccination centers around the country within a month. By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and LOLITA C. BALDOR February 5 February 5 52 Currently in Charleston, SC Full Forecast Sponsored By National Biden strikes tough tone on Russia in diplomatic push In his first visit to the State Department as president, Biden called for a return to the “grounding wire of our global power.” He sought to buck up the diplomatic corps, many of whom were discouraged by the policies and tone of former President Donald Trump. By MATTHEW LEE, LOLITA C. BALDOR and AAMER MADHANI February 4 February 4 Watch Weekdays on Live 5 The Most Accurate Forecast On The Go TOP STORIES Emergency crews battle mobile home fire in Awendaw The Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District says emergency crews battled a mobile home fire in Awendaw night. By Live 5 Web Staff Published 3h at 9:49 AM Food distribution hosted in Moncks Corner The National Action Network says they will be hosting a free food giveaway in Moncks Corner. By Riley Bean Published 5:53 AM at 5:53 AM Police investigating incident at apartment complex in Summerville Authorities were spotted at the Arbor Village apartment complex on 10825 Dorchester Road. One of the buildings was taped off with crime scene tape. By Ray Rivera Published 1:07 AM at 1:07 AM One dead following auto-pedestrian crash in Adams Run The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said it happened on Highway 174 near White Point Road. By Ray Rivera Published February 5, 2021 at 11:25 PM Deputy who was on ventilator, battling COVID-19 gets police escort on return home The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office posted video of Deputy Dexter Ladson receiving a police escort to his home on Friday afternoon. By Ray Rivera February 5 February 5 Watch Our Country Music and Lifestyle Network Download Live 5's Free Streaming Apps Watch Our Exclusive Investigations The Big Red Box National Biden wants to go big, fast and alone on COVID relief, stimulus checks President Joe Biden met Friday with leading House Democrats who aim to put his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on a fast track to becoming law, drawing on new signs of strain in the economy to push for its approval. By JOSH BOAK February 5 February 5 Some attorneys worry about continued suspension of in-person jury trials in SC The pandemic has demanded unprecedented changes to the South Carolina’s court system as in-person proceedings remain suspended under an order from the state Supreme Court. By Kaitlin Stansell Published February 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM SCDOT announces new directive to create safer roads for everyone SCDOT is adopting a “Complete Streets” policy that requires consideration of accommodations for bicycling, walking, and transit that could be established in the state-owned highway system. By Paola Tristan Arruda Published February 5, 2021 at 6:35 PM Deputies investigating after body found in parked taxi cab in West Ashley Capt. Roger Antonio with the sheriff’s office said the deceased is the driver, and authorities are investigating the incident as a suspicious death. By Ray Rivera Published February 5, 2021 at 6:27 PM New SC health department director to prioritize building confidence in COVID vaccine On his first day as the leader of the state’s health department, Dr. Edward Simmer knows he faces big challenges with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. By Adam Mintzer Published February 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM Deputies searching for suspect who attempted to abduct 10-year-old girl in Orangeburg Co. Officials with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the Town of Cope where a resident called authorities on Thursday to report a possible kidnapping attempt. By Ray Rivera Published February 5, 2021 at 6:04 PM SC reports 2,745 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 2,745 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 54 new confirmed deaths Friday. By Live 5 Web Staff Published February 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM Coroner identifies deceased person in suspicious death investigation in Berkeley Co. Coroner George Oliver said the body of 27-year-old Dominique Harper of Summerville was found Friday morning on Cypress Campground Road in the Ridgeville area. By Patrick Phillips and Ray Rivera Published February 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM Emergency crews working accident near Summerville Emergency crews have responded to an accident near Summerville Friday afternoon. It’s on 5016 Ashley River Road involving a single vehicle. By Live 5 Web Staff Published February 5, 2021 at 5:02 PM Coronavirus Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols More than 350 state legislators have gotten COVID-19 since the pandemic began, including seven who died after contracting it. By Associated Press February 5 February 5 Live 5 WCSC Programming Schedule Sundays after Face the Nation on Live 5 Search Hundreds of Local Businesses Find Local Events Or Submit Yours! SPORTS Braves bring back Ozuna on $65 million, 4-year deal Led the NL in HR's and RBI last season By Associated Press Published 1:39 AM at 1:39 AM Flowers carries South Alabama over Coastal Carolina 71-65 By Associated Press 1:32 AM 1:32 AM Saracino Scores Twice To Sink Stingrays By South Carolina Stingrays February 5 February 5 Cougars Picked to Finish Second in CAA South Division, Three Nab Preseason Honors By CofC Athletics February 5 February 5 Montario Hardesty Named Running Backs Coach at South Carolina Spent past 2 seasons at Charlotte By South Carolina Athletics February 5 February 5 MORE TOP STORIES South Carolina courts receiving more eviction paperwork The Charleston Housing Authority is preparing the eviction paperwork for roughly 30 units despite the current moratorium on evictions. By Nick Reagan Published February 5, 2021 at 4:55 PM Deputies arrest suspect wanted for stealing woman’s camper following chase The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Hoffman on two counts of grand larceny following a foot chase. By Live 5 Web Staff Published February 5,...