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Tall and broad shouldered, Charleston County’s new sheriff, Carl Ritchie, is hard to miss. And he's already a familiar face in the Lowcountry, having served in local law enforcement for more than 30 years.

Happy Thursday, the final day of the legislative week. It's too cold for a lengthy intro, so we figure we'll just get into what happened at the Statehouse on Wednesday and what you need to know to start your day on Thursday (Apparently, there will be thunderstorms. Thanks groundhog.)

Happy Wednesday. This is The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse while lawmakers are in session.

Showers will continue across much of South Carolina on Wednesday and for many on Thursday. We have been sandwiched between systems, so we can expect plenty of rain and a few thunderstorms to pass through the region as the final cold front pushes through the Palmetto state on Thursday. Flash floods are a risk, especially across the Upstate and the northern fringe of the Midlands.

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina on Monday used a nearly hour-long speech on the U.S. House floor to accuse her ex-fiancé of physically abusing her, recording sex acts with her and others without their consent, and conspiring with business associates in acts of rape and sexual misconduct.

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) remains committed to delivering transparent, comprehensive and accessible coverage of the state’s legislative process. As the South Carolina legislative session began on Jan. 14, SCETV continued its tradition of informing and engaging citizens with live and on-demand broadcasts and streaming as well as expanded news efforts.