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Decriminalizing hard drugs in B.C. follows decades of public health advocacy

British Columbia has become the first province to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use.

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Here’s what family of Murdaugh housekeeper will do with money from lawsuit over her death

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Out of great evil has come good was the theme of a gathering Thursday to announce a foundation to help the Hampton County’s needy at Christmas time.

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South Carolina Supreme Court summons disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh to appear in person on disbarment

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court has summoned suspended Hampton County attorney Alex Murdaugh, who remains jailed in Richland County on a slew of financial charges, to its courtroom on June 22 to show cause why he should not be disbarred.

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‘You’ve done some illegal’ stuff, Alex Murdaugh’s son tells dad in jail phone recording

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The son of suspended Hampton County lawyer Alex Murdaugh told his father during a recorded phone call in December that Alex did “some illegal” stuff.

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Republican Nancy Mace defeats Trump-endorsed challenger Katie Arrington in SC primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican Nancy Mace defeated Katie Arrington in one of South Carolina’s most hotly-contested primary congressional races Tuesday night, delivering another setback to Donald Trump’s primary endorsement record.

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SC’s sole Democrat Jim Clyburn fends off 2 challengers in primary race to secure 16th term

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s sole Democrat in Congress Jim Clyburn easily fended off two Democratic challengers in his primary race Tuesday to secure his 16th term.

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Remains found in South Carolina plant match DNA from missing man’s family members, coroner says

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Spartanburg County Coroner confirmed Tuesday afternoon that human remains on a conveyor belt found after a 20-year-old man went missing match the DNA of his parents.

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I tried Aldi's new espresso coffee flavoured gin and it wasn't what I expected

The gin is made from the "finest blend of coffee beans" from Columbia and Peru

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Woman killed and 7 others hurt in graduation party shooting, South Carolina authorities say

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Eight people were shot, and one was killed, at a Saturday night graduation party in the Midlands, the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Governor says he’s ‘studying’ ideas to curb SC gun violence in wake of mass shootings

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says his office is reviewing policies and ideas that could help curb gun violence in the wake of multiple mass shootings that includes last week’s Texas school shooting that left 19 children and two adults dead.

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Trump’s ‘vengeance’ criticized by Paul Ryan during endorsement of Tom Rice for Congress in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday made a rare political endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Rice in a Congressional race that has him once again squaring off against former President Donald Trump and others in the GOP who are looking for “vengeance” against Republicans who impeached…

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3 teens found dead hours after 16-year-old was killed in nearby shooting, South Carolina cops say

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hours after a 16-year-old was killed Sunday, the Newberry Police Department said officers responded to another shooting nearby where three more teenagers died.

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Kids hurt after being attacked at middle school by angry adult mom, daughter, SC cops say

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An adult mother and daughter are in jail after attacking three students at a Midlands middle school Wednesday, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Early voting coming to SC after lawmakers reach deal on election board oversight

COLUMBIA, S.C. — True early voting in South Carolina appears likely to become a reality this year.

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Judge sets $1 million bond for former CEO Russell Laffitte, accused of fraud in Murdaugh saga

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A judge set a $1 million bond Friday for fired Hampton County banker Russell Laffitte, who is accused of scheming with suspended attorneys Alex Murdaugh and Cory Fleming to defraud legal clients of settlement money.

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SC House GOP agrees to redistricting redraw over lawsuit alleging racial gerrymandering

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina House Republican leaders have agreed to adjust the boundaries of the controversial and contested state House map lawmakers adopted in December and will use in the 2022 election cycle, according to new court filings.

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Federal grand jury eyeing Alex Murdaugh's $4 million settlement with deceased housekeeper's family

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury has been convened to look into Alex Mudaugh's financial affairs, including Murdaugh's most sensational alleged theft — the looting of his deceased housekeeper's $4 million estate.

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South Carolina teacher put student in chokehold, causing child to lose consciousness, lawsuit says

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lexington-Richland School District 5 is facing a lawsuit after a student's parent claimed her child lost consciousness when a teacher put him in a chokehold.

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South Carolina churches can remain open, even during a pandemic, under bill signed by governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina churches can stay open during a crisis, even amid a pandemic like COVID-19, under a bill Gov. Henry McMaster signed on Tuesday.

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Citadel student charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot asks judge to OK 3-week trip to Europe

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A student at South Carolina’s military college who faces criminal charges in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol is requesting permission to travel to Estonia for a three-week summer school trip that would include visits to U.S. and NATO government installations.

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Attorney for Missouri Senate candidate Eric Greitens pushes political conspiracy in hearing over cellphone records

COLUMBIA, Mo. — An attorney for former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Tuesday sought to use a court hearing to advance the idea that allegations of abusive behavior by Greitens are part of a political conspiracy against him — an accusation flatly denied by an attorney for his ex-wife, Sheena…

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Proud Boys follower indicted on charges of threatening Biden, Harris and SC judges

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A follower of the Proud Boys extremist group has been indicted by a federal grand jury for threatening the lives of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and two South Carolina federal judges.

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Bond denied for 2 men charged in South Carolina mall shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. — During a Tuesday morning court hearing, bond was denied for two of the gunmen accused in Saturday's shooting at the Columbiana Centre mall.

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2nd South Carolina mall shooting suspect arrested on 11 charges, including attempted murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A second person has been arrested following the shooting at Columbiana Centre mall over the weekend, and the Columbia Police Department is searching for another man it called “armed and dangerous.”

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1 arrested in South Carolina mall shooting; police looking for more suspects

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One person has been arrested following Saturday’s shooting at a mall here, and at least two others could face charges, the Columbia Police Department said.

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