According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >>
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:54 AM EDT2012-05-15 11:54:36 GMT
Captain Angel Guzman is trading uniforms from army greens to River Dog blue. It's no mid-season trade he's suiting up for a big surprise. "We've been lying to him we told him it's the end of the month.More >>
Captain Angel Guzman is trading uniforms from Army green to RiverDog blue. It's no mid-season trade...he's suiting up for a big surprise.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:59:14 GMT
Body found in vehicle parked at shopping centerMore >>
The Charleston County Coroner's Office says the body found in a vehicle behind a West Ashley shopping center on Tuesday was that of a man who committed suicide. More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:12:40 GMT
Investigators say several people were arrested Tuesday night in a drug bust in Summerville. Officials with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office say the arrests targeted two locations on Pidgeon BayMore >>
Investigators say several suspected drug dealers were arrested Tuesday night in a drug bust in Summerville. Officials with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office say the arrests were the result of search warrants targeting two locations.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:06:54 GMT
A Berkeley County man who bought an iPad for a Mother's Day gift for his wife instead found legal pads in the box when it was opened at their home. Jeff Foster said he paid $729 for the iPad at the WalmartMore >>
A Berkeley County man who purchased an iPad from a North Charleston Walmart for a Mother's Day gift for his wife instead found legal pads in the box when it was opened at their home.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:44:02 GMT
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - Throwing lead from a pencil down a 14-year-old's shirt. Whispering in her ear that she turned him on. That's what the mother of an eighth grader in Dorchester County claimsMore >>
Throwing lead from a pencil down a 14-year-old's shirt. Whispering in her ear that she turned him on. That's what the mother of an eighth grader in Dorchester County claims her daughter's teacher did to her during class and much more.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:49 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:49:42 GMT
Earlier in the month, investigators searched an area near Drayton Hall Plantation but found nothing new. Major Jim Brady with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office said the search team was made up ofMore >>
The police officer who pulled over Gayle McCaffrey's husband the day his wife was reported missing said he saw a gun sitting in McCaffrey's truck. The traffic stop was on March 18, just hours before Robert McCaffrey alerted authorities to his wife's disappearance.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:06:54 GMT
A Berkeley County man who bought an iPad for a Mother's Day gift for his wife instead found legal pads in the box when it was opened at their home. Jeff Foster said he paid $729 for the iPad at the WalmartMore >>
A Berkeley County man who purchased an iPad from a North Charleston Walmart for a Mother's Day gift for his wife instead found legal pads in the box when it was opened at their home.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:27:23 GMT
Police are looking for a person of interest after a 75-year-old man was severely beaten during a robbery at his Georgetown home last week. Georgetown Police Department investigators are looking for AndrewMore >>
Theodore Smith and his wife Johnnie, still, can't get the images of their 75-year-old uncle out of their minds. Their uncle was beaten and robbed earlier this month at his Georgetown home. The only relief the couple feels is his accused attacker was arrested by Georgetown police Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:26:55 GMT
Emergency officials say one person was transported to the hospital after a minivan she was driving overturned on Highway 52 in Goose Creek Wednesday evening. Authorities say the accident happened aroundMore >>
Emergency officials say one person was transported to the hospital after a minivan she was driving overturned on Highway 52 in Goose Creek Wednesday evening.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:41:36 GMT
Emergency crews are responding to a fire to the area of 116 US Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Stay with www.Live5News.com for more information. Copyright 2012 WCSC. All rights reserved.More >>
Emergency crews have put out a fire in the area of 116 US Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:20:14 GMT
BEAUFORT, SC (WCSC)- The Beaufort County Sheriff's Offices said they arrested a man for exposing himself to a woman in front of her home.The deputies said Ellison Ryan Displayed, 36, was arrested thisMore >>
Officials with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Offices say a man who exposed himself to a woman may be connected to a rash of similar incidents.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:12:40 GMT
Investigators say several people were arrested Tuesday night in a drug bust in Summerville. Officials with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office say the arrests targeted two locations on Pidgeon BayMore >>
Investigators say several suspected drug dealers were arrested Tuesday night in a drug bust in Summerville. Officials with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office say the arrests were the result of search warrants targeting two locations.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:37:26 GMT
Police say a 17-year-old girl was harassed on the phone after giving her phone number to a woman who claimed to be part of a sorority. On Monday, the victim called and said she and a friend were at NorthwoodsMore >>
Police say a 17-year-old girl received a lewd call from a man after the victim gave her number to a woman who claimed to be part of a sorority.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:27 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:27:00 GMT
COLLETON COUNTY SC, (WCSC)- The Colleton County Sheriff's released a wanted document on a African- American, male Antonio Tracy Edwards.The ad states that Edwards is wanted on a Colleton County FamilyMore >>
The Colleton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say has fallen behind on child-support payments. More >>
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