Two suspected drug dealers are behind bars following a traffic stop near Ridgeville. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office charged 23-year-old Jonathan Shawn Platt of Gaston and 25-year-old Josh Way McKnight of Holly Hill.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:25:59 GMT
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced on Friday that the 511 Traveler Information System is not operating properly because of technical difficulties. According to SCDOTMore >>
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced on Friday that the 511 Traveler Information System is not operating properly because of technical difficulties. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:58:27 GMT
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance pictures of a man suspected in three indecent exposure incidents at a shopping center in Bluffton. Investigators say the latest incident happenedMore >>
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance pictures of a man suspected in three indecent exposure incidents at a shopping center in Bluffton.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:38:53 GMT
The 37th season of the internationally known Spoleto Festival USA is about to get under way. The festival founded in Charleston by the late composer Gian Carlo Menotti opens Friday on the steps of CharlestonMore >>
The 37th season of the internationally known Spoleto Festival USA is under way. The festival opened Friday with a brass fanfare, speeches and a shower of confetti in front of Charleston City Hall.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:50:32 GMT
School officials say a lockdown at North Charleston Elementary School on 4921 Durant Ave. has been lifted. According to officials, the school was under a code yellow administrative lockdown due to policeMore >>
The North Charleston Police Department is on the lookout for two men who demanded to be let in a home and ransacked two rooms at the residence.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:50:22 GMT
Veterans and their families were recognized on Friday for their sacrifices.A Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center at the flag garden Friday morning.Guest speakers spokeMore >>
Veterans and their families were recognized on Friday for their sacrifices. A Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center at the flag garden Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:11:35 GMT
It's high school graduation time for many students starting this Saturday.Below you'll find locations and times for a variety of schools.Dorchester District II Graduation:May 25thNorth Charleston Coliseum10More >>
It's high school graduation time for many students starting this Saturday.Below you'll find locations and times for a variety of schools.Dorchester District II Graduation:May 25thNorth Charleston Coliseum10More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:40:41 GMT
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Investigators say a BMW being driven by 18-year-old Cameron StringfellowMore >>
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:27:09 GMT
Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island made the top 10 list for America's best beaches for 2013.The list, found on www.drbeach.org, listed Beachwalker Park as number 10, calling it "a nature-lover's coast.""ThisMore >>
Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island made a top 10 list for America's best beaches for 2013. The list, found on www.drbeach.org, listed Beachwalker Park as number 10, calling it "a nature-lover's coast."More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:25:15 GMT
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:19:21 GMT
An investigation is underway to a house fire in North Charleston on Pinoca Lane, near Pepperhill Elementary. The fire started around 5:00 a.m., Friday. Our photojournalist talked to the homeowner whoMore >>
An investigation is underway into a house fire in North Charleston on Pinoca Lane, near Pepperhill Elementary.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:18:34 GMT
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:07:26 GMT
North Charleston Police are looking for 35 year old Erika Michelle Strickland. Strickland is wanted on a charge of forgery. Police say Strickland sells scrap metal and then inflates the dollar amountMore >>
North Charleston Police are looking for 35 year old Erika Michelle Strickland. Strickland is wanted on a charge of forgery. Police say Strickland sells aluminum to businesses, and inflates the dollar amounts on the checks used to pay her.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget amendment that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget amendment that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:54:40 GMT
Western Carolina entered its winner's bracket game against The Citadel on Thursday night leading the Southern Conference in runs and the nation in homers and proceeded to bang out three round trippersMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:51:53 GMT
As the waves roll in, parts of Folly Beach continue to wash away, and the city's Mayor says it's high time the federal government stepped in. As Mayor Tim Goodwin stands near the 12th block of East ArcticMore >>
As the waves roll in, parts of Folly Beach continue to wash away, and the city's Mayor says it's high time the federal government stepped in.More >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:42:25 GMT
For the first time, firefighters from across the nation will hear firsthand, the lessons learned by the Charleston Fire Department. More >>
For the first time, firefighters from across the nation will hear firsthand, the lessons learned by the Charleston Fire Department. Those lessons are part of a new documentary on the 9 firefighters who lost their lives fighting a fire 6 years ago at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:45:52 GMT
Game 1: Georgia Southern 2 College of Charleston 0 Georgia Southern's (26-30) Justin Hess pitched a complete-game shutout to defeat College of Charleston (31-25), 2-0, in game four of the Southern ConferenceMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:41:48 GMT
Charleston police officials say they are attempting to rescue a 19-year-old stuck in pluff mud near the shipyard creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road. Other area agencies are alsoMore >>
Charleston police officials say a 19-year-old man, who was stuck in pluff mud, was rescued near Shipyard Creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:12:01 GMT
A 51-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she embezzled around $55,000 from a downtown Charleston church in one year.More >>
Charleston Police say a former church treasurer broke one of the 10 commandments at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church over the last year. 51-year-old Stephanie Wright, of Moncks Corner, is facing charges after police say she embezzled $55,000 from church funds.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:08:01 GMT
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:48:04 GMT
A Charleston spinal care center is working with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control after receiving the "shocking" news that 3 of its patients contracted hepatitis B after getting injectionsMore >>
A Charleston spinal care center is working with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control after receiving the "shocking" news that 3 of its patients contracted hepatitis B after getting injections there.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:07:44 GMT
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service. Spokesman Mark Powell says theMore >>
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents say they have arrested a Pawleys Island man who funneled more than $35,000 from a safety organization into his own pocket.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:02:33 GMT
Post-exposure treatments are being administered to an Horry County man after he was bitten by a fox that tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday.More >>
Post-exposure treatments are being administered to an Horry County man after he was bitten by a fox that tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:54 GMT
Charleston police say two people have been hospitalized after a SCE&G truck fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Ravenel Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Charleston police spokesman Charles FrancisMore >>
The driver of a Sumter Utilities truck that fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Arthur Ravenel Bridge on May 15 has been cited after it was determined a lift on the vehicle was not secured. More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.More >>
The last of the Arellano Felix brothers who founded an infamous Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in San Diego to helping ship hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States.More >>
The last of the Arellano Felix brothers who founded an infamous Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in San Diego to helping ship hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States.More >>
A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama is addressing future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.More >>
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no...More >>
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.More >>
A moderate earthquake centered in rural northeastern California and felt in two other states damaged some homes and ruptured a tank that supplies residential drinking water in the densely forested region, officials said...More >>
Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.More >>
Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...More >>
The lawyer for ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo says he is being extradited to the United States to face money-laundering and embezzlement charges.More >>
Ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo was extradited on Friday to the United States to face charges of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through U.S. bank accounts.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend, even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, says he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, vowed Friday he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
An explosion has sent smoke rising over the heart of Afghanistan's capital. The strong blast was felt several kilometers (miles) away.More >>
A Taliban suicide car bomber and five heavily armed gunmen attacked an international aid group's guest house in the Afghan capital on Friday, killing two guards and setting off an hours-long battle with security forces...More >>
Syria said it targeted an Israeli vehicle that crossed a ceasefire line into its territory earlier this week because it was heading toward a village with a large rebel presence.More >>
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Syria said it targeted an Israeli vehicle that crossed a ceasefire line into its territory earlier this week because it was heading toward a village with a large rebel presence.More >>
Britain's Ministry of Defense says a Typhoon jet has been launched to investigate an incident involving a civilian aircraft.More >>
Britain scrambled fighter jets Friday to intercept a commercial airliner carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan, diverting it to an isolated runway at an airport on the outskirts of London and arresting two British...More >>
The woman who prosecutors allege had sex with Silvio Berlusconi while he was Italy's premier in exchange for money spent her second day on the witness stand Friday, denying her own sworn descriptions of racy...More >>
The woman who prosecutors allege had sex with Silvio Berlusconi while he was Italy's premier in exchange for money spent her second day on the witness stand Friday, denying her own sworn descriptions of racy escapades at...More >>
The U.S. Embassy says an American diplomat accidentally killed a pedestrian while driving in the Pakistani capital.More >>
President Barack Obama's decision to impose more restrictive rules governing U.S. drone strikes and his prediction that they will be used less could pave the way for better relations with the new government of key ally...More >>
Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the slaying of a young soldier, adding some 1,200 police to potential trouble spots.More >>
Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing activists and possible copycat terror attacks by Islamic extremists after the savage slaying of a young soldier, whose grieving family spoke Friday of their loss.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:41:48 GMT
Charleston police officials say they are attempting to rescue a 19-year-old stuck in pluff mud near the shipyard creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road. Other area agencies are alsoMore >>
Charleston police officials say a 19-year-old man, who was stuck in pluff mud, was rescued near Shipyard Creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:12:01 GMT
A 51-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she embezzled around $55,000 from a downtown Charleston church in one year.More >>
Charleston Police say a former church treasurer broke one of the 10 commandments at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church over the last year. 51-year-old Stephanie Wright, of Moncks Corner, is facing charges after police say she embezzled $55,000 from church funds.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:18:34 GMT
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:08:01 GMT
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:23:55 GMT
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a child in her care died over the weekend.Margie Hamm, 34, was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse, according to the Columbia Police Department.PoliceMore >>
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a child in her care died over the weekend.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Kidcasters assist Chad Watson with the morning weather forecast on TV! Kidcasters are featured every Friday morning at 6 a.m. If your child is between ages 7 to 14, click to enter.More >>
Kidcasters come from all over the Lowcountry to assist meteorologist Chad Watson with the morning weather forecast. They also come to have fun and be on TV! Kidcasters are featured every Friday morning on Live 5 News at 6 a.m. If your child is between ages 7 to 14 and would like to be a Kidcaster, click to enter. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:54:40 GMT
Western Carolina entered its winner's bracket game against The Citadel on Thursday night leading the Southern Conference in runs and the nation in homers and proceeded to bang out three round trippersMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:57:07 GMT
MLB American League Brett Gardner, OF, NYY - No game. The Holly Hill native is batting .254 with 3 HR's and 16 RBI Matt Wieters, C, Bal - 0-4 with a K in a 12-6 loss to Toronto. The Stratford alumMore >>
MLB American League Brett Gardner, OF, NYY - No game. The Holly Hill native is batting .254 with 3 HR's and 16 RBI Matt Wieters, C, Bal - 0-4 with a K in a 12-6 loss to Toronto. The Stratford alumMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:04:44 GMT
Eight of the nine Charleston starters scored at least one run for the first place RiverDogs in an 11-5 win over the Greenville Drive in South Atlantic League play Thursday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:49:09 GMT
For the second consecutive day, 12th ranked South Carolina rallied from three runs down, however top ranked Vanderbilt loaded the bases in the 10th inning and with one out a RBI base hit from Conrad GregorMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:45:52 GMT
Game 1: Georgia Southern 2 College of Charleston 0 Georgia Southern's (26-30) Justin Hess pitched a complete-game shutout to defeat College of Charleston (31-25), 2-0, in game four of the Southern ConferenceMore >>
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Hundreds of people braved the chilly Saturday morning temperatures and took their spot at the starting line for Color Me Rad Charleston at the Ladson Exchange Park.More >>
