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Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer with broom and shovel

Published: February 13, 2026 05:35

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have moved to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one shot in the leg by a immigration officer, after new evidence emerged undercutting the government's version of events.…

Shooting at South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2 and wounds 1

Published: February 13, 2026 05:28

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two people are dead and one person wounded after a shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex, the university said Thursday. University officials have not confirmed the victims’ identities or the condition of…

Journalist Don Lemon set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case

Published: February 13, 2026 05:10

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in federal court in Minnesota on Friday along with four other defendants who were indicted for their alleged roles in disrupting a service at church where…

Experts say screening tips in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is 'tremendous' and critical work

Published: February 13, 2026 05:08

An Arizona sheriff's department got more than 4,000 calls within 24 hours after the release of videos of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie's porch. Many tips will be worthless. Others could have merit. Experts say one thing's certain: They can't be ignored.…

Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building to ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas

Published: February 13, 2026 05:05

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multiple residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have bought gas masks to wear in their own homes, to protect themselves from tear gas fired by federal agents outside the immigration building across the street.…

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Published: February 13, 2026 02:15

Related video above: "Epstein victims on Capitol Hill" NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at storied investment bank Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday, after emails…

Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines

Published: February 13, 2026 01:38

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An immigration judge has dismissed the deportation case against a landscaper who was arrested in Southern California last year, and the father of three U.S. Marines is now on a path toward legal permanent residency in the U.S. The June…

Federal and state shrimping advocates to release new findings on shrimp mislabeling at local restaurants

Published: February 13, 2026 00:15

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Federal and state shrimping advocates renewed their push for legislation to protect the local commercial fishing industry. It comes as new genetic test results are expected to be released. In partnership with the Southern…

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

Published: February 12, 2026 20:47

WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain Thursday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations with the White House over Democrats' demands for new…

Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files

Published: February 12, 2026 20:25

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he did not think it was appropriate for the Justice Department to be tracking the search histories of lawmakers who are reviewing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The…

Search for Nancy Guthrie now seeks nearby security videos from the month before she vanished

Published: February 12, 2026 20:03

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators in Arizona want residents near Nancy Guthrie 's home to share surveillance camera footage of suspicious cars or people they may have noticed in the month before she disappeared. The alert went across a 2-mile (3.2…

Goose Creek police chief resigns after 7 years in the position

Published: February 12, 2026 19:57

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) - Goose Creek announced Thursday the resignation of its police chief. Chief LJ Roscoe has resigned from the position after 7 years of leading the Goose Creek Police Department. The search for Chief Roscoe’s replacement will begin…

Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case

Published: February 12, 2026 18:42

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for detainees at a state-run immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” said Thursday that they are still facing hurdles in getting access to their clients, despite state claims…

Deputies searching for man who "ran from stolen vehicle" near Sniders Highway

Published: February 12, 2026 18:34

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Colleton County are searching for a suspect who ran from a stolen vehicle. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said there was a heavy law enforcement presence near Sniders Highway from I-95 to Carolette Court.…

Berkeley County woman accused of stealing scratch-off tickets, passing them in lieu of rent money

Published: February 12, 2026 18:09

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is facing charges after she was accused of stealing scratch-off tickets from her employer and then passing them off to another person in place of owed rent money, according to state police. Tillie Renee Ogden, 48, of…

Meet Henry Von Genk III, SEWE’s 2026 featured artist

Published: February 12, 2026 17:12

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The 2026 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will showcase the work of Henry Von Genk III, while also highlighting art from some of the nation's most talented wildlife artists. This year's featured artist: Henry Von Genk III Born and…

Coroner IDs man accused of shooting at Charleston County deputies during Johns Island chase

Published: February 12, 2026 16:28

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the man accused of shooting at a deputy during a Wednesday morning chase. Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said Floriberto Perez Nieto, 34, of Johns Island, died on Feb. 11 from…

Crash with entrapment shuts down Georgetown County road, officials say

Published: February 12, 2026 13:52

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews in Georgetown County are responding Thursday morning to a crash with entrapment. Georgetown County Fire and EMS said responders were on the scene of a “serious motor vehicle accident” on County Line Road…

Road closures in place for this week's Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, police say

Published: February 12, 2026 12:21

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One of the Lowcountry’s most celebrated festivals returns to downtown Charleston this week – and it comes with increased traffic and some temporary road closures. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, which brings together…

Graham: I 'feel bad' for ICE, Border Patrol agents, calls on jail time for uncooperative officials

Published: February 12, 2026 11:42

SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Governors and mayors who don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officials should be jailed, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday. "You can't have a country where you just pick the laws you like and ignore the ones…

Shrimpers, advocates to share new data on shrimp mislabeling at local restaurants

Published: February 12, 2026 11:10

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Southern Shrimp Alliance and several partner organizations will release new findings on Thursday on how often restaurants inaccurately market the shrimp they serve. The groups plan to outline the percentage of restaurants…

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of double killing in 2006 drive-by shooting

Published: February 12, 2026 10:43

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A man who apologized for killing two men in a drive-by shooting after a nightclub altercation was set to be put to death Thursday in the first execution of the year in Oklahoma and the second in the United States. Kendrick Simpson,…

Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

Published: February 12, 2026 05:01

Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have prevented last year's…

Avery Research Center launches heritage interpretation field school for young adults

Published: February 12, 2026 04:24

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is creating a new initiative to expand access to heritage interpretation for African Americans in the Lowcountry. Avery started as a school for African American…

Arizona sheriff finds himself under a microscope with the Nancy Guthrie case in its 2nd week

Published: February 12, 2026 02:30

Chris Nanos has had a long career in law enforcement, but he admits he isn't used to the amount of scrutiny that has come with leading the investigation into the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother.

Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

Published: February 12, 2026 01:39

CHICAGO (AP) — Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino praised a federal agent who shot a Chicago woman during an immigration crackdown last year, according to evidence released Wednesday by attorneys who accused the Trump administration of mishandling the…

James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

Published: February 12, 2026 00:53

NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was…

Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims

Published: February 12, 2026 00:43

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims' families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney General…

McMaster backs Evette to replace him as South Carolina governor. Is Trump's endorsement next?

Published: February 12, 2026 00:39

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is endorsing Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ’s bid to succeed him in office, an attempt to clear the field in the crowded Republican primary that could pave the way for a coveted endorsement from President…

Red, white, & blue lines

Published: February 11, 2026 23:29

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Stingrays rookie defensemen John Fusco dons the Rays red, white, and blue on a weekly basis. Four decades ago both his dad Mark and uncle Scott wore the red, white, and blue for Team USA in the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo.…

Officials warn of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

Published: February 11, 2026 22:11

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — As Valentine’s Day approaches and more people turn to dating apps and social media in search of connection, officials say romance scams are on the rise and artificial intelligence is making them more convincing than ever.…

FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, saying all flights to resume

Published: February 11, 2026 14:11

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.…

FBI arrests 1 amid West Ashley investigation

Published: February 11, 2026 13:24

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is in custody following an incident that happened Wednesday morning in a West Ashley neighborhood. Details about the call are limited; however, officials with the FBI Columbia Field Office told News 2 that they had…

Investigators searching a location in Arizona in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Published: February 11, 2026 11:04

RIO RICO, Ariz. (AP) — A person was detained for questioning Tuesday in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, hours after the FBI released surveillance videos of a masked person wearing a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door the night she vanished from…

Man wanted in North Carolina for sex-related crimes was arrested during Moncks Corner traffic stop

Published: February 11, 2026 10:21

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A man wanted in connection with sex-related crimes out of North Carolina was arrested Monday following a traffic stop in Moncks Corner, police say. Officers with the Moncks Corner Police Department stopped a vehicle after the…

North Charleston police make second arrest in Aug. 2025 armed robbery on Alton Street

Published: February 11, 2026 10:13

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities announced Tuesday a second arrest in connection with an August 2025 armed robbery on Alton Street that left a man hospitalized. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to an area hospital…

Letters from a WWII soldier to his sweetheart offer an intimate picture of love during wartime

Published: February 11, 2026 05:06

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Highlights from a trove of more than 200 love letters that tell the story of a couple's courtship and marriage during World War II are now on display digitally through the Nashville Public Library, offering an intimate picture of…

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Published: February 11, 2026 04:54

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Haught has been juggling virtual work meetings and arts and crafts projects for his two daughters as his family tries to navigate a teachers strike in San Francisco with no end date in sight. Haught’s job in the construction…

Mount Pleasant town council updates community on academy exam cheating investigation

Published: February 11, 2026 03:31

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Mount Pleasant Town Council is moving forward with its investigation into several officers accused of cheating on their academy exam. At a Tuesday town council meeting, Mayor Will Haynie says they are in agreement with the…

Video in investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction raises questions about surveillance technology

Published: February 11, 2026 01:59

Tuesday’s release of video surveillance footage showing an armed, masked person at Nancy Guthrie’s doorstep on the night she was abducted has raised a host of questions about why it took so long to publicly release, how it was retrieved and what it means…

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files

Published: February 11, 2026 01:35

Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has left the talent agency led by entertainment industry executive and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman, who appears in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman has not been accused…

Deputies investigate shooting on Loggers Run in Dorchester County

Published: February 11, 2026 01:17

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting reported Tuesday evening off Loggers Run. Deputies responded to the area around 6:17 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire. When they arrived, they found…

Local ice dance pair shares memories of 1976 Winter Olympics, excitement for 2026 Milano-Cortina

Published: February 11, 2026 00:56

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - A local ice dancing couple shared their memories of the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Games, as the 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway. At Andrew Stroukoff and Susie Kelley's home in Summerville, an Olympic flag flies high outside.…

A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike

Published: February 10, 2026 23:02

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — When thousands of New York City nurses walked off the job last month in the city’s largest strike of its kind in decades, 9-year-old Logan Coyle was a patient in the cancer unit at NewYork-Presbyterian’s children’s hospital in…

US immigration court blocks deportation of Tufts graduate student from Turkey, her attorneys say

Published: February 10, 2026 22:39

An immigration court blocked the deportation of a Turkish Tufts University graduate student who was detained by immigration officials near her Massachusetts home, her attorneys said in court documents filed Monday. Rümeysa Öztürk's attorneys said the…

U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track

Published: February 10, 2026 22:39

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho families who are U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are suing after they and hundreds of others were detained for hours during an aggressive immigration raid at a rural horse racing track last year. The families…

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Published: February 10, 2026 21:46

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in “days, not weeks and months,” based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials. The Democratic governor said…

Romeo and Juliet (& Juliet) come to Charleston

Published: February 10, 2026 17:37

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Experience two takes on one of William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies starting next week in Charleston. The College of Charleston's Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2025-2026 season with Shakespeare's…

Freezin' for a Reason: Isle of Palms Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics SC

Published: February 10, 2026 17:31

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – People will once again brave the chilly Atlantic for a good cause when the 2026 Isle of Palms Polar Plunge returns to The Windjammer on Feb. 28, raising money for Special Olympics South Carolina. Sgt. Matt Storen of the Isle of…

Pleas by Savannah Guthrie's family to find their missing mom turn from hopeful to desperate

Published: February 10, 2026 17:19

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The heartbreaking messages made by “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her family have shifted from hopeful to desperate as they plead with the apparent kidnappers to hand over their missing mother. More than a week into the search…

Small plane makes an emergency landing on a busy Georgia road and strikes 3 vehicles

Published: February 10, 2026 17:01

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries, authorities said, after one of the two pilots on board told air traffic controllers to…

'What's happening in Minnesota is wrong': Attorney turned US curler comments on ICE

Published: February 10, 2026 16:54

(NEXSTAR) -- Several American Olympians have been pressed for comment on the political situation back home during their press briefings in Italy. On Tuesday, one member of the United States Men's Curling Team made some of the most direct comments to date…

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