Marcus Amaker, Charleston's poet laureate, has penned new lyrics to a classic patriotic ballad that was performed virtually for the Inauguration Day Concert.

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Charleston poet laureate writes updated 'My Country Tis of Thee' lyrics for inauguration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police officers and journalists outnumbered demonstrators at the South Carolina Statehouse as new President Joe Biden took the oath of office.  About a dozen people, both for and against Biden, stood on the sidewalk Wednesday in front of the capitol as Biden was sworn in at noon.

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Police outnumber demonstrators at inauguration event at SC Statehouse

Just days before Inauguration Day, the mother of a U.K. teenager killed in a fatal crash reportedly caused by a U.S. citizen with Aiken ties pleaded with President Joe Biden to revisit her son's case.

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UK teen's mother pleads with Biden to reverse Trump decision on Anne Sacoolas extradition

Tory Parish will help shape the city by guiding the Board of Architectural Review and the Design Review Board, among other duties.

New city architect to help guide Charleston's growth, development

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A deputy with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is being thanked by members of the community after helping an elderly citizen get the repairs that she needed for a heating unit.ProvidedCpl. Bryce Barrington says he responded to a call for service last Wednesday where he met an elderly woman who was both wheelchair bound and on a tight budget needing help with her heat.

DCSO Deputy recognized for helping elderly citizen with heating issue; company responds to fix for free

"I live in what I call the 'Bermuda Triangle.' There is a bar or a restaurant in every direction from my front door."

Daily Digest: New Revelry IPA, James Island Corona and High Life Ponies for day-off drinks

Among the medical outlets facing growing pressure to dole out COVID-19 vaccines from Gov. Henry McMaster, Tidelands Health says that nearly 34,000 individuals that are 70 years and older have signed up to receive the Pfizer vaccine since last Wednesday.

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Facing pressure, Tidelands Health says COVID-19 vaccines will disappear quickly

State law enforcement officials are investigating the shooting of an armed suspect Tuesday night after a police chase.

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