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New video released in chase shows deputy punching man in the face Video included

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Authorities released new video on Friday showing a deputy punching a man in the face following a high speed chase during which Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon shot at the suspect's vehicle. More>>

Online police scanners alert community during manhunt

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Another manhunt for escaped Berkeley County inmate James Sanders turned up empty after he was spotted twice in Summerville 24 hours ago. During the second search in a week, people who live in the area glued themselves to a technology that's growing in popularity to follow the search and protect themselves if the search started heading their way. More>>

Mount Pleasant couple accused of murdering their child want a trial

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A Mount Pleasant couple charged with the murder of their 9 month old son now wants a trial. The trial date for Ashley and Charles Gordon is not set yet. In July of 2010 the couple was charged with homicide by child neglect in the death of their youngest son Andrew. More>>

Deputies reopen Bees Ferry Road to traffic after dump truck overturns

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The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is currently handling a two vehicle accident on Bee's Ferry Road in the area of Sanders Road which is impacting traffic in the area. Bees Ferry Road traffic is being diverted around the accident. More>>

Charleston is definitely a wonderful place to live, but according to Forbes.com, it's more overpriced than New York City. More>>

Teen arrested, charged in West Ashley shooting

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Police have arrested and charged a teenager in connection with a West Ashley shooting which left two injured in mid-January.  Charleston Police Department spokesman Charles Francis said 17-year-old Tarico Robinson is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and 2nd-degree assault and battery.
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Summerville woman arrested for driving murder suspect out of town

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Authorities say they have arrested a Summerville woman accused of driving a man out of Orangeburg County after he fatally shot a man. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has charged Joann Jefferson with accessory after the fact to murder. More>>

Mount Pleasant Towne Centre will welcome two new restaurants and say goodbye to another in the coming months.  On The Border Mexican Grill has called 1875 U.S. Highway 17 its home since 1990, but it will be closing by the end of March, according to Towne Centre spokeswoman Kristi Tolley. More>>

Driver charged in 18-wheeler wreck, traffic jam on I-526 Video included

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The driver of an 18-wheeler that crashed on Interstate 526 Wednesday, causing a major traffic jam for five hours, has been charged with careless driving. More>>

Sheriff says he slapped, cursed at high-speed chase suspect Video included

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Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon said Wednesday that he slapped and cursed at a high speed chase suspect earlier this week while he was handcuffed in the back of a police car. More>>

North Charleston home damaged in fire Video included

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A Wednesday night fire severely damaged a home in North Charleston. More>>

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chaotic situation on the bridge ended at 5:10 p.m. when police took a suicidal man into custody. The Ravenel Bridge opened back up after being shut down for almost four hours Thursday. More>>

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