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Friday headlines: Murder rate jumps 25% in 2020 in SC

Skyler Baldwin

South Carolina had one of its most violent years on record in 2020, increasing the number of murders reported from 457 in 2019 to 571 in 2020, according to preliminary statistics released by the State Law Enforcement Division on Thursday. More: The Post and Courier, The State, Live 5 News In other headlines: Charleston’s Amaker […]

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Friday headlines: Murder rate jumps 25% in 2020 in SC

South Carolina had one of its most violent years on record in 2020, increasing the number of murders reported from 457 in 2019 to 571 in 2020, according to preliminary statistics released by the State Law Enforcement Division on Thursday. More: The Post and Courier, The State, Live 5 News In other headlines: Charleston’s Amaker […]

6/3 COVID-19 update: 122 cases; 3.6% positive; 4 deaths

What you need to know today: With only 34% of South Carolina’s population currently vaccinated, the House plans to discuss implementing a vaccine lottery as seen in other states next week. If passed, this program would offer $1 million in prizes as an incentive for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Source: AP News Latest COVID-19 data […]

Preview: The Cookers’ generations of experience defy jazz labels

It’s one thing to listen to the best jazz musicians play. It’s a completely different thing when the best jazz musicians play together as one solid unit.  Take The Cookers, which covers nearly every subgenre of jazz. The versatile septet will showcase its talents when it makes its Spoleto Festival USA debut on June 5. […]

Preview: What to expect from Chamber Music at Spoleto this year

On some levels, Spoleto Festival USA’s chamber music programming will look very similar this year. The Dock Street Theatre will still host 11 programs three times apiece, each featuring various configurations of world-class musicians playing tightly curated programs of old and new music. Geoff Nuttall will still be the garrulous host, and the St. Lawrence […]