Lauren Quinlan

Reporter

Charleston SC

Lauren joined the Live 5 News team in January 2022.

News Philosophy: I believe that everyone should have an opportunity to have their story told.

Hometown: Carson, Ca

Education: I graduated with my BA from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University.

Family: My family means the world to me! Although they are over 2,000 miles away, facetime is a blessing because we can see each other and it’s almost like I’m back home.

Hobbies & Interests: I love to stay active and work out at the gym. I also love to eat, so finding new restaurants on the weekend is one of my favorite activities.

Favorite Music: I love both old school and new school R&B. Everything from Ari Lennox, Cleo Sol, Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald.

Favorite Books: One of my all-time favorite books is called “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” by Jayne Allen.

Likes Best About the Lowcountry: As a true California girl I love the beach, so I’m glad that the Lowcountry has some amazing beaches and sightseeing.

Education

Teachers of Tomorrow will award 20 applicants up to $6,000 in scholarships to obtain teacher...

Program offering scholarship for aspiring teachers

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 7:17 AM EST

By Lauren Quinlan

Teachers of Tomorrow will award 20 applicants up to $6,000 in scholarships to obtain teacher certification through their program.

State Politics

Incumbent Governor McMaster is fighting to lead the state to its fullest potential with...

Election Day ballot features hotly contested gubernatorial race

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 8:13 AM EST

By Lauren Quinlan

The key race on today’s ballot is the hotly contested gubernatorial race featuring current Governor Henry McMaster and Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham.

News

Depending on what happens here in South Carolina, officials say they are ready to respond.

American Red Cross prepares for Hurricane Ian

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:02 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

Red Cross officials say they are stressing the importance of being prepared and having an evacuation plan if need be.

News

A Colleton County judge granted motions from the state and the defense concerning evidence in...

Judge orders state to hand over Murdaugh evidence, grants temporary protective order

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary, Blair Sabol and Lauren Quinlan

A Colleton County judge granted motions from the state and the defense concerning evidence in the murder trial of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh Monday.

Health

New technology at MUSC means that within a moment’s notice, surgeons can invite a colleague to...

MUSC neurosurgeons bring new virtual technology into operating room

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:37 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Neurology Department has adopted a new surgical technology that will allow them to bring in colleagues virtually during critical procedures.

News

The Historic Charleston Foundation says they’ve seen a dramatic increase in flooding over the...

Statewide plan looks to address increased flooding, improve recovery efforts

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:02 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

A statewide plan previously recommended in the governor’s flood water commission report is getting worked on now after getting funded last year.

News

Tuesday, South Carolina voters will head to the polls to vote in the state’s primary runoffs.

SC state election commission has a few rules for voting in primary runoffs

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:25 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

Tuesday, South Carolina voters will head to the polls to vote in the state’s primary runoffs.

News

With more than 50,000 students starting kindergarten this fall the organization says they’ll be...

SC academic readiness organization is providing tools to prepare upcoming kindergartners

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:32 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

With more than 50,000 students starting kindergarten this fall the organization says they’ll be serving the most students ever.

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Maggie Murdaugh and her son, Paul, were shot to death at their family property in rural...

Tuesday marks 1 year since Murdaugh killings

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:08 PM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan and Patrick Phillips

It has been one year since the wife of a prominent Lowcountry attorney and her youngest son were found dead at the family’s property in rural Colleton County.

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After a decades long journey the International African American Museum has a home right here in...

Charleston’s International African American Museum sets 2023 opening date

Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

After a decades long journey the International African American Museum has a home right here in Charleston. They’ll begin welcoming visitors in early January 2023.

News

Fields Market Farms on Johns Island is just one of many farmers markets across the state...

SC Senior farmers market nutrition program expands to all 46 counties

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 4:11 PM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

Through the South Carolina Department of Social Services, low-income seniors can access fresh local produce.

News

The South Carolina Department of Social Services says foster care awareness month is about...

Dept. of Social Services looking for relatives to foster kids in the state

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:24 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

The South Carolina Department of Social Services says foster care awareness month is about recognizing foster parents and service providers and calling on others to join their mission.

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The North Charleston recreation Royals and Angels baseball game that was interrupted by gunfire...

RiverDogs give players a second chance to finish their game after it was interrupted by gunfire

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 8:48 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

The North Charleston recreation Royals and Angels baseball game that was interrupted by gunfire last week will resume Tuesday night.

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Rapid home tests have become the most common COVID-19 testing method. Doctors with the Medical...

MUSC doctors aren’t sure if another COVID wave is coming

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:36 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

Rapid home tests have become the most common COVID-19 testing method. Doctors with the Medical University of South Carolina believe the popularity of these tests is contributing to the lack of data on the virus.

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