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Israelis are voting Tuesday in an election that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nearly uninterrupted 17-year rule, amid unresolved wars, divisions over military service and anger over the government’s handling of the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Earlier this month, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or ABVI, turned 90-years-old. One board member is using this big anniversary to reflect on his visual impairment journey and how ABVI helped him over the years. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zWXAGO

At two-years-old, Malakhi Copley was diagnosed as nonverbal autistic. 10 years later, he will tell you all about his favorite Sonic the Hedgehog games. This is in part thanks to Spectrum Sailing, a three day sailing camp for autistic kids. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ki0IIC

At a Monday evening council meeting Dorchester County Council Member Eddie Crosby asked for prayers for former Dorchester School District Two Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins, who was reportedly severely injured in a motorcycle crash. Read more: https://bit.ly/4snX2ah

A Daniel Island home known for their elaborate and spooky Halloween displays is set up once again this year, and this time they are taking it to a whole new level. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iFL4pg 📷 : Barlett Adventures

Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the NFL, Apple Music and his entertainment company Roc Nation announced Monday night. Read more: https://bit.ly/4z5vmcS

With Election Day on Nov. 3 approaching, Republican candidates and elected officials gathered Monday night on the Grand Strand for the third annual Russell Fry’s Freedom Fry, an event that mixed campaign speeches with a French fry bar. Read more: https://bit.ly/48huLZI

President Donald Trump is set to return to South Carolina on Thursday for a rally in Rock Hill ahead of the November 3, midterm elections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yQdxO5

A few minor incidents such as a small crash and disabled vehicles have slowed down traffic is some areas this Tuesday morning but overall there are no major incidents that could significantly impact drive times.

Drivers heading between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island faced another nighttime shutdown of the Ben Sawyer Bridge, as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continued repair work that local businesses say is already cutting into customer traffic. Read more: https://bit.ly/4in0Nsb

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.

A man who worked at an after-school program at Trinity Church in Lower Richland has been arrested after investigators accused him of sending inappropriate messages to a child and sexually touching the child, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Charleston County School District leaders say the district is seeing continued progress, and the superintendent’s latest evaluation reflects that.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged for a third time by federal prosecutors with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information.

With campaign ads flooding the airwaves in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race, both sides are trading sharp attacks — and voters are left to sort out what’s true. Read our fact check here: https://bit.ly/4zV5PmP

The Department of Justice on Monday stated that violent crime has dropped 25% from 2024 to 2025. Read more: https://bit.ly/48gXyO9

Owners of a longtime Isle of Palms restaurant are asking for public support as they seek zoning changes they say are necessary to rebuild.

The town of St. Stephen opening up a new town hall that includes magistrate court and a new library. There are plenty of empty in downtown St. Stephen. The hope is this new investment will bring development instead of decay. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jDbMzV

Early voting is up this year, with stronger Democratic participation that lines up with their enthusiasm advantage seen in poll after poll.

Lifelong dreams of homeownership became reality for a group of first-time buyers moving into 10 new affordable townhomes on Juniper Street in West Ashley, part of the city of Charleston’s long-term push to expand affordable housing.

In today’s high school football ecosystem, roster turnover and player transfers have become standard operating procedure. But when Cane Bay head coach Russell Zehr opened an email last spring, the inquiry didn't come from down the road in Berkeley County. It came from the other side of the globe.

As new neighborhoods continue to take shape in and around Ridgeville, Dorchester County is considering a $34.36 million plan to improve roads and intersections to keep up with the area's growth. More here: https://bit.ly/3UdF261

STUNNING 😍 Check out this photo gallery of the fall colors in western NC! https://bit.ly/4i2Wl2M

A Dorchester County man is in custody after investigators said they received a report alleging the sexual assault of a minor.

Drivers heading to or from Sullivan’s Island will need to plan for a late-night bridge closure as maintenance work is scheduled on the Ben Sawyer Bridge Monday evening.

Your top headlines Monday evening from News 4.

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is requesting information from the public as they investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the St. Stephen area over the weekend. More here: https://bit.ly/3W6Zk1C

An 80-year-old man was killed Saturday morning after being hit by a vehicle in Orangeburg County, according to the Orangeburg County Coroner's Office.

Crews in Georgetown County are working to contain a 300-acre wildfire Monday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.

President Trump said that "Norway sucks" and called it "a sh*thouse country" after he wasn't awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

A Ladson woman was arrested after she was involved in a disturbance Friday night at a Halloween Party in Ridgeville, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Read more: https://bit.ly/48gUuBC

A GoFundMe has been started to help an Aiken County sheriff’s deputy recover after he was shot multiple times during a traffic stop last week. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jCESPV

Pet Helpers is urgently searching for emergency foster homes after nine dogs were seized during an ICE deportation case in Charleston County. Read more: https://bit.ly/4evo4XA

Rep. Beatty is asking a federal judge to order the Trump administration and other defendants to turn over emails and text messages about the Kennedy Center, arguing the records could show President Trump’s role in decisions about the institution’s management and closure. https://bit.ly/3U2IIaJ

The South Carolina Stingrays kept their unbeaten streak alive Saturday night with a 5-3 win over the Solar Bears at the Kia Center in Orlando. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zeVHp0

A double fatal collision on the Don Holt Bridge is under investigation Monday after a vehicle travelled in the wrong direction and collided head-on with another vehicle. Read more: https://bit.ly/47LMXuq

Rapper Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her support for President Donald Trump at a Michigan rally Sunday, telling him she would back him “if you run again” — even though the Constitution bars a president from being elected to a third term. Read more: https://bit.ly/4Bx8epq

Water levels are beginning to recede Monday morning after roadways were blocked due to rising tides in downtown Charleston. Some areas remain flooded and anyone hitting the roadways is advised to never drive around barricades and through flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown.

Scuba divers took Halloween festivities underwater Saturday for the 11th annual Larry Ogburn Memorial Carving for a Cure fundraiser at Lake Murray. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VVhtPY

Flooding is beginning to be seen in downtown Charleston Monday morning as the tide begins to rise and the sun comes up. A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect until 11 a.m. for Charleston and coastal Colleton counties. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VW7aev

The City of Columbia confirmed that a cybersecurity incident discovered on Tuesday was a ransomware attack that disrupted several online services and involved sensitive data within the city's network. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VTBWol

New details have been released after three people were charged following a shooting where a sheriff’s deputy was injured in Aiken County. The deputy was hit by gunfire in both legs, his hand, and chest during the incident, according to investigators. Read more: https://bit.ly/4spvdi0

There is lots of red showing on traffic maps this Monday morning but no real crashes causing those slowdowns as of 7 a.m. See drive times here:

Laura Owens, the Arizona woman who admitted to falsely claiming she was pregnant with former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard’s twins, has been sentenced.

According to the North Charleston Police Department, an NCPD officer was involved in a shooting incident in the 5300 block of Charter Drive. Read more: https://bit.ly/3W9ELS7

Ethan and Hila Klein, longtime YouTube creators behind h3h3Productions and hosts of the H3 Podcast, are facing a public upheaval in their personal and professional lives after Ethan admitted to having a months-long affair.

12 have been injured, including 6 children, in a shooting that took place in Tallhassee, Florida, on Saturday night after a homecoming football game, according to law enforcement.

Jax Leatherwood threw two touchdown passes to Tre' Holloway, M.J. Flowers ran for a pair of touchdowns and Tennessee Tech turned back the Citadel 28-13 on Saturday.

Coastal flooding closed several streets across downtown Charleston Sunday, making it difficult for drivers and pedestrians to get around.

President Donald Trump was in the Upstate on Wednesday night to help boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful that their candidate can break the longtime Republican grip on the state.