ALT A dog dressed in a shark-themed costume peeks out from a blue and white covering. A wooden sign with a shark silhouette and the word "Caution" is attached to the covering.

ALT A group of people are gathered on steps, each holding or accompanied by dachshunds. The setting appears to be outside a public building with a staircase. The people are dressed casually, and some pets are in costumes. There are onlookers in the background, and a person near the center holds a sign displaying information.

ALT Four dogs in costumes are on leashes, walking on a paved area. Two dogs are wearing outfits with pink and black patterns, another is dressed in a brown outfit, and the fourth wears a purple and black dress. People in jeans and boots are walking them.

ALT A group of people dressed in costumes stands on the steps in front of a grand neoclassical building with tall columns and a dome, resembling a state capitol. Some are pushing strollers, and there are lampposts lining the steps. The sky is overcast.

ALT A group of law enforcement officers is standing in front of patrol vehicles on a road. The text on the image mentions "Extra patrols hit roads in 4 Midlands counties through Saturday." The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is credited for the photo.

ALT A police vehicle is parked on the side of a multi-lane highway. The road is slightly elevated and vehicles are driving in both directions. The image includes overlaid text stating that the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is increasing patrols in Kershaw, Lee, Sumter, and Clarendon counties to reduce traffic accidents through Saturday, Oct. 17.

ALT A police car with flashing lights follows another vehicle on a rural road at dusk. The image includes text about officers targeting dangerous driving behaviors as part of a state initiative.

ALT The image shows a busy highway with several vehicles traveling in both directions. There is a city skyline in the background under a clear sky. Overlaid text discusses a partnership between the South Carolina Highway Patrol and local sheriff's offices and police departments to improve roadway safety.

ALT A police investigation scene with "Police Line Do Not Cross" tape in the foreground. The background is blurred with flashing emergency lights. Text overlay reads: "State law enforcement investigates officer-involved shooting that left one person dead, another hospitalized." News logos are at the bottom right.

ALT Red and blue police lights are illuminated against a dark background. The text overlay reads, "SLED investigates fatal shooting in Goose Creek. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 14, at a home in Goose Creek. One man died at the scene, while another was hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

ALT Officer in uniform labeled "POLICE" stands with a holstered firearm, back facing the viewer. Text above describes a disturbance call involving Berkeley County deputies responding to an armed suspect, leading to a shooting.

ALT A close-up image of a police officer's uniform, showing a utility belt with handcuffs and a baton. The text discusses South Carolina's 32nd officer-involved shooting in 2026, referencing SLED and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.

ALT The image shows a brick building with the SC Arts Commission sign that has the letters "AC" in bold. Text on the image reads, "SC Arts Commission board appoints new agency interim executive director." In the corner, there's a logo for South Carolina Public Radio.

ALT A brick wall displays a sign with "South Carolina Arts Commission" in bold letters. The text on the image announces the appointment of Ce Scott-Fitts as the new interim executive director of the South Carolina Arts Commission starting October 16, replacing Ashley Brown. The photo is credited to Luis-Alfredo García from South Carolina Public Radio.

ALT Image of an individual smiling, with a headline that reads, "Scott-Fitts brings experience in arts leadership." The article mentions Ce Scott-Fitts and their roles at the South Carolina Arts Commission, including commission deputy director and interim senior deputy director. Background text provides details on their previous positions in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo credit: South Carolina Arts Commission website.

ALT Certainly! Here's an alternative text description: "Image showing two individuals side by side. The person on the left is wearing a white top and smiling. The person on the right is dressed in a suit with an orange tie. A text overlay discusses leadership changes at the South Carolina Arts Commission following a disputed grant vote, mentioning the resignation of Board Chairwoman Flavia Harton and board member Russell 'Rip' Parks.

ALT A group of people seated in a conference room. The text on the image reads, "SC lawmakers question NextEra CEO over $67B merger with Dominion.

ALT A person in a bucket lift works on electrical equipment displaying a Dominion Energy logo. Text overlays the image discussing lawmakers questioning NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum about a proposed merger with Dominion Energy. The event occurred before South Carolina lawmakers concerning a $67 billion merger's impact on rates, jobs, and utility operations. Photo credit to Artie Walker Jr. (AP).

ALT A group of individuals are seated at a conference room table, with the seal of South Carolina visible on the wall behind them. A presentation slide or document titled "Lawmakers raise concerns over electricity costs" is in the foreground, mentioning issues related to South Carolina, Ketchum's pledges, and the V.C. Summer nuclear project. Photo credit: Maayan Schechter (SCETV).

ALT Offshore wind turbine components, including yellow foundations, are stored at a port. Construction cranes and water are visible in the background. Text overlays discuss the regulatory approval required for a proposed merger in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. Photo by Steve Helber (AP).

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ALT A person in a suit stands in a courtroom next to a uniformed officer. The text discusses Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys and state prosecutors returning to court in Lexington County for a hearing related to evidence in a murder retrial connected to the 2021 killings of family members. Photo via Tracy Glantz (The State via AP).

ALT A person in a suit and sunglasses walks outside, holding a drink and a smartphone. Another person follows behind, also in a suit. Text on the image discusses the defense seeking DNA and ballistics evidence in a case involving Maggie Murdaugh. The photo is credited to Sam Wolfe (AP).

ALT A person is seated in a courtroom with a flag in the background. Text overlay discusses defense attorneys questioning crime scene evidence and seeking information about potential police involvement, with prosecutors declining to confirm a grand jury investigation. Photo credit to Tracy Glantz via The State/AP.

ALT The image shows a person speaking at a podium in front of a large crowd. Text on the image reads, "Trump to hold midterm rally in Clemson to boost GOP midterm turnout." The bottom of the image credits John Bazemore (AP) for the photo. The setting appears to be a political event.

ALT Image of a person wearing a red cap with "USA" on it, waving while standing near a blue curtain. Text overlay mentions a rally scheduled in Clemson on October 21, with the presence of Donald Trump, and details about the event timing.

ALT The image shows a political rally with a speaker addressing the audience from a podium bearing the United States presidential seal. A well-known individual stands nearby, observing. The backdrop includes onlookers and supporters, some wearing campaign merchandise. Text on the image highlights support for South Carolina Republican candidates.

ALT A crowded rally features a speaker at a podium with the presidential seal. The backdrop includes a large "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" sign. Text below the image describes a Clemson rally connected to early voting in South Carolina, mentioning a previous appearance in Myrtle Beach. Photo credit is attributed to Ross D. Franklin (AP).

ALT Charleston's IAAM announces the opening of a new exhibit featuring the 1850 Daguerreotypes Collection. The image shows a daguerreotype photograph displayed in a protective glass case, accompanied by descriptive text.

ALT The image shows a poster announcing the opening of a historic photography exhibit at the International African American Museum in Charleston. The exhibit, titled "They Lived," opens on Friday, Oct. 16, featuring daguerreotypes of enslaved individuals from South Carolina in 1850. The poster includes silhouettes of seven individuals named Alfred, Delia, Drana, Fassena, Jack, Jem, and Renty.

ALT A person is speaking with another person in a setting displaying images. The text discusses Tamara Lanier's efforts to return photographs, including one of her ancestor, Renty Taylor, after a legal case with Harvard University. Credit is given to Victoria Hansen and South Carolina Public Radio.

ALT A historical photograph accompanying an exhibit description. The text highlights the exhibit's focus on individuals named Renty, Delia, Jack, Drana, Fassena, Alfred, and Jem, aiming to explore their histories and the impacts of slavery. The photo is credited to Joseph T. Zealy.

ALT The image shows a car window with "October is Domestic Violence Awareness" written on it in colorful paint. Overlaid text on the image reads, "Domestic violence: data and prosecution in South Carolina." The bottom left corner credits the photo to Lynne Sladkey (AP). The bottom right corner features the logo of SC Public Radio News.

ALT Two hands hold purple awareness ribbons against a plain background. Text on the image reports over 32,000 domestic violence incidents in South Carolina for 2024, noting a decrease from the previous year but indicating many cases are unreported.

ALT A person sitting on the floor, head resting on their arm, appears distressed. The image includes text detailing statistics about assault and domestic violence offenses, stating that simple assault accounts for 75.6% of reported cases in 2024. Boyfriend-girlfriend relationships are noted as having the largest share of known relationship cases at 36.4%.

ALT A person sits at a desk. The text on the image discusses challenges in prosecuting domestic violence cases, highlighting fear, safety concerns, and relationships with alleged abusers. It features a quote from Lacey Thompson, a Columbia criminal defense attorney. The photo is credited to Luis-Alfredo Garcia of South Carolina Public Radio.

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ALT The image shows a coastal scene with a modern white lighthouse and palm trees near the shoreline. The sky is overcast, and there's a grassy area with a bicycle in the foreground. Text overlays provide information about a 2018 assault case involving charges on Sullivan's Island, mentioning Nancy Mace, Patrick Bryant, John Douglas Osborne, and Eric Bernard Bowman. Photo credit to Mic Smith (AP).

ALT Three individuals are shown in separate mugshots. Below the images, text details charges of sexual misconduct and voyeurism. Osborne is charged with assault and battery, and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Bryant and Bowman face voyeurism charges, with Bowman also charged with obstruction of justice and unlawful publication of a sexual assault victim's identity. Photo via SLED.

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ALT The image shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo. Below, there is a headline stating, "FDA recalls smoked fish in six states, including South Carolina.

ALT Image of packaged smoked seafood in a cooler. The packaging is labeled "Starfish Seafood Trio." Text overlay mentions a recall by Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. due to potential listeria contamination. It lists affected products as cold-smoked salmon, halibut, and trout, with distribution in six states, including South Carolina. Photo credit: Robert F. Bukaty (AP).

ALT The image shows workers in a food processing facility wearing protective clothing and hairnets, handling seafood packages. A sign in the foreground details a recall, stating the FDA has identified affected 8-ounce, vacuum-sealed packages of Starfish Seafood Trio imported from Latvia. Consumers are advised to check for lot number D139149161-153 and an expiration date of Dec. 1, 2027. The photo is credited to Robert F. Bukaty (AP).

ALT Packages of smoked sockeye salmon are displayed in a refrigerated section of a store. A sign reads "Limit 2 per total." The image includes a notice urging consumers to return recalled products due to potential listeria contamination.

ALT A sign with "I Voted!" at the top, showing an American flag. Below, it mentions South Carolina counties needing more poll workers as early voting approaches. The image is credited to Gavin Jackson from South Carolina ETV.

ALT A person holds a roll of "I Voted" stickers featuring the SCVotes.gov logo. Text discusses South Carolina counties seeking more poll workers before the Nov. 3 general election. Photo via Andrew Harnik (AP).

ALT Richland County resident engaged in poll worker training. The image highlights efforts to recruit poll workers, with a focus on reducing wait times on Election Day. A "Cougars" sweatshirt is visible in the foreground.

ALT Two individuals setting up an "I Voted" booth in a gymnasium. A basketball hoop is visible on the wall. The text on the image mentions paid positions for poll managers and assistants in South Carolina, highlighting earnings. Photo by Andrew Harnik (AP).

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ALT The image shows a person speaking at a microphone during a press event. Text overlay reads: "McMaster declines to remove school board member." Additional text describes Gov. Henry McMaster's decision regarding Charleston County school board member Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson's misconduct allegations. The photo is credited to Meg Kinnard of the Associated Press (AP).

ALT The image shows a group of people seated at a meeting table, with documents and microphones. A tall-backed chair is centered in the background. Visible text reads: "Panel finds violation of attorney-client privilege." Additional text explains a panel's conclusion about improper sharing of privileged information by Dunmeyer-Roberson. Photo credit: Luis-Alfredo Garcia (South Carolina Public Radio).

ALT A microphone is positioned in front of a blurred background with large curved light fixtures. The text overlay reads: "Board member responds to governor's decision. Dunnemeyer-Roberson expressed gratitude for McMaster's decision but disputed some of his conclusions about her conduct. She plans to review the panel's findings with her attorney and will remain on the school board through the end of her term in 2028.

ALT A smiling pair is seen in a close-up photo, with a caption overlay. The caption reads: "South Carolina Checked All the Boxes. After decades in the Northeast, Robert Feinstein and Jessica Elfenbein found an unexpected home in Columbia, South Carolina. A job opportunity in 2011 led them to reconsider a move they never imagined making.

ALT The image shows text with the title, "A List for Their Next Chapter," followed by two bullet points. The first bullet point mentions a couple creating a checklist for an ideal community. The second bullet point states their desire for a state capital, airport access, and a Jewish community, noting that Columbia met these requirements.

ALT Text reading "Building a New Life," followed by bullet points stating, "The move came with challenges, including leaving family and friends behind." and "Robert found a professional home at the University of South Carolina, while the couple built a new life in the Midlands.

ALT Text image titled "There's No Perfect Place" with a message about Robert and Jessica's reflections on South Carolina. It highlights their discovery of meaningful connections and the insight that while no place is perfect, excellent people are found everywhere.

ALT Dominion Energy poster announcing the expansion of the EnergyShare Program. Features the Dominion Energy logo and the text "Dominion Energy Expands EnergyShare Program." The bottom corner includes "Photos via Dominion" and a logo for "CVTV Public Radio News.

ALT Dominion Energy worker stands in a bucket truck with the Dominion Energy logo visible. Text overlays describe a $3 million expansion of Dominion Energy South Carolina's EnergyShare program to assist households with energy costs over three years. Photo credit: Artie Walker Jr. (AP).

ALT A community gathering with several people seated at tables, engaging in conversation. One person is wearing a blue shirt with "EnergyShare" on it, reading documents. The setting includes flowers on tables, and informational posters on the walls. The text highlights the efforts of the South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity and Dominion Energy South Carolina in supporting vulnerable populations.

ALT The image features a Dominion Energy promotional banner. It states that EnergyShare has assisted over 7,000 South Carolina customers since 2020. The text highlights the support for utility bill assistance, health and safety repairs, weatherization, and energy efficiency upgrades. It encourages visiting Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare website for details. A photo credit is given to Artie Walker Jr (AP).

ALT A large fire is shown with flames and smoke. The text overlay reads, "Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for Walhalla businesses impacted by September fire." At the bottom right, there are logos for ETV and public radio, with "News." The photo credit mentions the Walhalla Fire Department via Facebook.

ALT Street view of downtown Main Street in Walhalla with trees lining the road. A sign announces that federal loans are available for affected businesses, mentioning the U.S. Small Business Administration and Gov. Henry McMaster. It references a fire on September 17 that damaged businesses. Photo by Bruce Smith (AP).

ALT The image features text about loans aimed at supporting economic recovery. The Economic Injury Disaster Loans are mentioned as assistance for eligible businesses affected by a fire. State emergency management officials have collaborated with Oconee County to coordinate recovery efforts. Below the text is an aerial view of a street with several buildings.

ALT Aerial view of Earle House and surrounding area in Walhalla, with text announcing the opening of a Business Recovery Center by the SBA on October 15. The notice states representatives will assist applicants through November 6, and the deadline for economic injury loan applications is July 9, 2027.