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Victim identified in fatal crash in Williamsburg Co.

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Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving an SUV that happened on Sumter Highway at approximately 9:36 Sunday morning.
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Motorcycle clubs hold veterans benefit ride after having to scale back event

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Riders said they settled for a smaller event because they weren't accompanied by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Hundreds of motorcycle riders took part in the first annual Patriots Point Benefit More>>

James Island neighborhood transformed through county's road improvement program Video included

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The improvements are part of the county's non-standard road program where they pave over existing dirt roads, adding drainage on either side, without taking away property of neighbors in the community. More>>

State troopers investigating deputy-involved accident

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Authorities are responding to an accident involving a Charleston County Sheriff's deputy in West Ashley Sunday afternoon. More>>

SC colleges look at on-campus tobacco bans

Campus-wide bans against smokers could spread to several South Carolina universities. More>>

Police: Shots fired in North Charleston

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Shots were fired after an altercation tonight at a North Charleston gas station, according to North Charleston Police. The shooting happened just before 10pm at the Murphy's Gas Station at Rivers Avenue More>>

Boaters take safety tips at Coast Guard event

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Thousands of boaters visit Lowcountry waterways each summer, and Coast Guard Charleston Response Chief Brian LeFebvre wants each one to stay safe. Chief LeFebvre and various maritime responders hosted More>>

Delta flight from Charleston makes emergency landing in Raleigh

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A Delta flight out of Charleston bound for New York City made an emergency stop in North Carolina Saturday morning after a warning indicator went off in the cockpit, according to an official with the airline. More>>

Appeals Court OKs suit to get back gambling losses

A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines. More>>

Authorities responding to Crosstown motorcycle wreck

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Charleston police were called out to a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon at the Crosstown in Downtown Charleston. More>>

Largest Spoleto season to unfold next week

The Spoleto Festival USA this season will be the largest ever, offering 160 performances by 45 artists and ensembles. More>>

Learning to swim: The younger the better

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As kids make their first splashes of the summer, the City of Charleston is encouraging parents to keep their kids out of danger by enrolling them in swim lessons, and some coaches say the younger the better. More>>

Authorities release dash cam video of high speed chase on I-26 Video included

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Authorities have released dash camera video of a chase where a suspect led investigators on a high speed chase on I-26 in a pursuit that started in West Ashley and ended in Orangeburg. In the newly released video, authorities are seen pursuing the suspect who is driving a Lincoln Navigator along I-26 on Monday. More>>

Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspected armed robbers

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Authorities have arrested two people suspected of an armed robbery in downtown early Friday morning. The Charleston Police Department charged 23-year-old Eric Wigfall and 22-year-old Brittany Robinson. More>>

Runaway teenager found safe; two men behind bars

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Authorities say a 15-year-old runaway has been found safe following an investigation by the Moncks Corner Police Department which led to the arrest of two men. Investigators announced Friday evening that Dana Sweazy has been found and is back home with her parents. More>>

Traffic moving again on Isle of Palms Connector following wreck

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Charleston County dispatch officials say traffic is moving again on the Isle of Palms Connector following an accident. More>>

Report: Man shot twice, car riddled with bullets in Club Pluto incident Video included

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Law enforcement reports recently released reveal that after a man was shot twice at a Berkeley County nightclub, a car leaving the same club was shot at and suffered damaged from the shooting. More>>

Ethan Mack again seeking new trial in Waring death

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The man convicted of voluntary manslaughter two years ago in the 2009 death of 28-year-old Kate Waring is again seeking a new trial. More>>

New road to reduce traffic near Wando High School

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Plans for a new road in Mt. Pleasant are in the works to ease the traffic on Highway 17 near Wando High School. More>>

Coroner releases cause of death for construction worker

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The Charleston County Coroner's Office has determined the official cause of death for a construction worker buried in a hole at a job site in North Charleston last weekend. More>>

Walterboro Public Safety chief fired

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Walterboro Public Safety Chief Otis Rhodes has been let go. The department released a statement Friday afternoon stating Rhodes, who has been the chief of police and public safety director for nine years, has been relieved of his duties. More>>

Plan approved, Gullah Geechee panel moves forward

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The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan. More>>

Local commuters participate in National Bike to Work Day

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Friday is National Bike to Work Day and everyone is encouraged to trade in four wheels for two. Organizers say the event is intended to help promote healthy living, reduce pollution and save on gas. More>>

Sheriff: Orangeburg man beat, threatened woman with shotgun

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United States Marshals have arrested an Orangeburg man wanted for punching his girlfriend and threatening to kill her with a shotgun. More>>

$75K bond set for man accused of fondling girls while watching horror movies

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The Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Johns Island man Thursday over accusations of sexual assault. More>>

Woman killed after crashing into parked car in West Ashley Video included

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The Charleston Police Department says a woman died after crashing a car into a parked vehicle in West Ashley Thursday afternoon. More>>

Two sought by police, may have info on downtown robbery

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Charleston police are asking for help in identifying two men who may have information about a robbery that took place in downtown Charleston. More>>

Overnight fire destroys Goose Creek home, kills dog Video included

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Authorities say an early morning house fire in Goose Creek that took the life of a dog is believed to be accidental. More>>

Additional charges filed in West Ashley home invasion

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Charleston police say they have filed additional charges against a suspect who broke into a West Ashley home while dressed as a police officer. More>>

SC unemployment falls to lowest rate in 5 years

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South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years. More>>

Two men sentenced in Murrells Inlet stabbing death

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Two men have been sentenced to prison for their guilty pleas in the stabbing death of the uncle of one of the men in Murrells Inlet. More>>

WWII vets holding final reunion at Patriots Point

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Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina. More>>

SC film industry: Rebate law will bring hundreds-of-millions of dollars to state

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The state's film industry is celebrating in a big way after Governor Nikki Haley signed a film incentive bill into law on May 9th.
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Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

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Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison. More>>

Charleston's celebrity appeal continues to grow Video included

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Charleston has always held a special place in the hearts of locals. But now the world and specifically Hollywood's A-list celebs are taking notice. More>>

The ugly side of social media, school punishment for cyberbullying Video included

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The method of punishment for bad behavior on social media, it's something a Charleston County school board member said needs to be addressed. This comes after the board had to intervene for the first More>>

Rep. Vick: 'I can't believe I'm in handcuffs in the State House' Video included

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Video of State Representative Ted Vick chronicles the Pee Dee lawmaker's interaction with Bureau of Protective Services officers late Tuesday night as he was arrested for DUI in the State House parking garage. More>>

Big bar crowds at closing time prompts city ordinance Video included

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Crowd control at closing time. The City of Charleston is calling on the bar district on Market and King Streets to add more security after their establishments close. It's part of a new 'Late Night Entertainment Ordinance' introduced to city council members this week. More>>

Boone Hall apologizes for 'very loud' fireworks display

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Boone Hall Plantation has released a statement apologizing for the noise created by Wednesday night's fireworks display after a number of residents who were surprised by the unexpected booms called police. More>>

Driver charged after flipping logging truck in Berkeley Co.

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The driver of a logging truck that overturned late Wednesday afternoon along Highway 176 in Berkeley County has been charged. More>>

Police: Man arrested for groping woman, made obscene comment to girl

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Investigators say a 31-year-old man arrested for groping a woman at a gas station in West Ashley is also accused of making an obscene comment to a 10-year-old girl in Walterboro. More>>

Charleston schools asking for public input on budget planning

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The Charleston County School District is holding their series of public budget meetings for the 2014 fiscal year next week. More>>

Coroner: 'Something not right' in death of Summerville woman

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Authorities are investigating after a Summerville woman died almost two weeks after she was found unresponsive in a bath tub in her home. More>>

Teen, men charged in Summerville home invasion, shooting

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Officials with the Summerville Police Department say three suspects have been arrested in connection to a home invasion in Summerville. The May 1 incident happened at a home in the Robynwyn subdivision and left one person shot. More>>

Democrats criticize Haley for state plane use

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Democrats have accused Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina. More>>

W. Ashley hotel clerk accused of groping, kissing guest

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A desk clerk at a West Ashley hotel was arrested on an assault charge late Wednesday after a guest said he groped and kissed her. More>>

Sheriff's office seize illegal gaming devices at Moncks Corner marina

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Investigators say two illegal gaming devices were seized from a marina at Moncks Corner on Tuesday. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office says the gaming devices were found at the Hidden Cove Marina at 547-A Reid Hill Road. More>>

Workers in fair condition after truck plunges from I-26 overpass Video included

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The two men who were trapped inside a utility truck which fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on Wednesday are recovering at the hospital. More>>

Beaufort Co. woman in running for top prize on American Idol

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Tonight is the night America will decide if a young woman from St. Helena Island in Beaufort County will be the next American Idol. Lowcountry native Candice Glover wowed judges with her performance Wednesday night. More>>

SWAT takes man into custody after reports of shotgun fire

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A North Charleston man was taken into custody early Thursday by SWAT team members after police responded to reports of a shooting and found shotgun shells in his yard. More>>

House panel agrees to use online tax revenue for road improvements

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A House panel wants to use the sales tax people in South Carolina pay for Internet purchases to help fix the state's roads and bridges. More>>

Man accused of attacking, pushing wife down stairs surrenders

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Charleston police say a man who allegedly held his wife against her will and pushed her down the stairs during an argument early Wednesday morning has turned himself in. More>>

Suspect charged in Johns Island convenience store armed robbery

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Charleston police say they have arrested a 20-year-old who robbed a Johns Island convenience store earlier this month. More>>

Charleston attorney to be sworn in as SC Bar president

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Attorneys from across South Carolina are holding a meeting on Sullivans Island. More>>

Lt. Gov. McConnell, auto maker targeting senior hunger

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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens. More>>

Both ends of Maybank Highway to see more development, traffic concerns Video included

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Whether neighbors like it or not, two new projects will be coming to Maybank Highway. A new site just approved this week will bring many single family homes to Maybank Highway near River Road on Johns More>>

CCSD board members react to letter criticizing poor attendance

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Empty seats at workshops are unacceptable.  That's the underlying theme of a recent letter sent by Charleston County School District Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley sent to the homes of board members. More>>

Suspect sought after 100mph chase from West Ashley to Orangeburg

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Charleston County deputies say they are searching for a suspect who took officials on a high speed chase that was called off in Orangeburg after the suspect was spotted selling cocaine in West Ashley. More>>

Man accused of groping woman, hitting her with car gets $50K bond Video included

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The 31-year-old man accused of groping a woman at a gas station, and later hitting her with his car while she was riding away on her bicycle, has been granted a $50,000 bond. More>>

Sheriff: Upstate mom shot children multiple times

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A Pickens County woman has been charged with murdering her two children and trying to kill her husband.  Investigators said Wednesday the children were shot multiple times. More>>

Legislator's dad elected to MUSC board after protest

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The Legislature elected a House member's father to the Medical University of South Carolina board after he agreed to pay higher property taxes at his beach home on the Isle of Palms. More>>

Folly Beach to hold benefit for longtime resident who lost home to fire

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Folks on Folly Beach are rallying behind a longtime resident who recently lost his home to a fire caused by a lightning strike. More>>

Suspect who alerted cops to alleged murder-for-hire plot to undergo psych exam

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The man investigators say was responsible for unraveling a federal murder-for-hire plot targeting a Mt. Pleasant woman has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam. More>>

SCE&G: Heavy rope fell on Ravenel Bridge, broke three light poles

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SCE&G officials say a mechanical failure caused a heavy rope to fall into traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on Wednesday morning. Three street light poles on the bridge were also broken by the rope. More>>

Mark Sanford to take oath in return to Congress

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Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is scheduled to be sworn in for a fourth term in the U.S. House. More>>

Powerball jackpot hits $360 million

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2012 was the year of big jackpots, and 2013 is shaping up similarly. A $360 million Powerball®jackpot is captivating the nation. More>>

Authorities arrest Johns Island man accused of trailer thefts

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A 31-year-old Johns Island man accused of stealing two trailers from a construction site for a new apartment complex in West Ashley was taken into custody late Tuesday. More>>

Body found in burned home outside Walterboro

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Authorities say the body of a man was found inside a home that burned outside Walterboro Tuesday night. More>>

Va. murder suspects caught in Horry Co.

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A man and woman wanted in a death in Virginia have been arrested in South Carolina. More>>

Two people escape mobile home fire in Jacksonboro Video included

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Two people managed to escape a mobile home fire in Jacksonboro early Wednesday morning. The Colleton County Fire Department says the call came in around 1:15 a.m. to the home on Campbell Hill Rd., just south of Highway 17. More>>

Berkeley County school district addresses ethics investigation

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The Berkeley County School District addressed the ongoing investigation into alleged ethics violations at a school board meeting Tuesday night. The alleged violations happened in November during a school-improvement bond referendum. More>>

Deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting child

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A 28-year-old man is behind bars accused of sexually assaulting a child at his home in Ladson. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrested Matthew Lee Glidden on Monday More>>

Student reports threatening tweet to police department

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The Charleston Police Department says a student from Burke High School reported a threatening tweet she received from another classmate. On Friday, a woman filed a report with police in reference to a threat that was made to her 16-year-old daughter. More>>

Folly Beach man charged for burglarizing West Ashley apartment

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Officers have arrested a 33-year-old Folly Beach man accused of burglarizing an apartment in West Ashley. The Charleston Police Department charged Joseph Polensky with second-degree burglary and property crime enhancement. More>>

Superstreet could be solution for troubled intersection Video included

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A safer, smoother ride from Johns Island to West Ashley is on the horizon. A public meeting will be held Tuesday night for folks to weigh in on proposed changes to the intersection of Savannah Highway More>>

Fire department: East Bay fire started at nightclub

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A downtown fire that damaged four businesses last month started at a club on the second floor of 213 East Bay Street, according to Charleston Fire Department officials. More>>

Punishment for racial slur tweet modified after 'change of heart'

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It's a popular phrase, 'rules are meant to be broken.' However, Charleston one school board member in Charleston County seems to be trying to coin a new phrase. This one saying 'rules are meant to be broken by the people who make them.' More>>

As summer nears, kids' food program starts

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The final school bell of the year will ring in just a few weeks, but for the 22,000 students in Charleston County School District who rely on free or reduced price meals, the season will mean an entirely More>>

Bond set at $500K for man accused of running over 3 women

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Bond was set at half a million dollars for a man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend then backing his car into her and two other women. Deputies arrested Bobby Queshawn Palmer on Monday and charged him with two counts of attempted murder. More>>

Parents sue DSS, MUSC over child's sex surgery

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A couple is suing the state of South Carolina for what they say was unnecessary sexual assignment surgery on a toddler they adopted. More>>

Coroner: Elderly man in wheelchair fatally mauled by dogs Video included

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An investigation is underway after authorities say an 80-year-old Harleyville man confined to a wheelchair died several days after he was mauled by a number of dogs. More>>

Motorcyclist released from MUSC after catching fire on I-26

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The motorcyclist authorities say caught fire while driving on Interstate 26 on Tuesday morning has been released from the hospital. More>>

Charleston police arrest man accused of breaking into cars on Johns Island

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A 27-year-old man is behind bars accused of breaking into cars on Johns Island. The Charleston Police Department arrested Eddie Thomas on Monday and charged him with three counts of breaking into a motor vehicle. More>>

Report: Man arrested after lying about gun in his possession

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Investigators have arrested a 24-year-old man who police say lied about having a gun in his possession at a North Charleston neighborhood. The North Charleston Police charged Loris Lamar Elmore with unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon. More>>

Judge rules cop-involved shootout case will go to trial

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A judge has ruled the case against the man accused of shooting a Charleston Police Department officer after fleeing a traffic stop in West Ashley will go to trial. More>>

Man gets 40 years for killing 2 Orangeburg women

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A South Carolina man will serve the next 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing two Orangeburg women. More>>

Police investigating drive-by shooting in North Charleston

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The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early Monday morning. At 3:40 a.m., police responded to 4453 Dorchester Rd. in reference to locating shell casings from the shooting. More>>

Nude couple arrested in N. Myrtle Beach

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A Virginia couple has been arrested on a South Carolina beach after police say the couple was found nude. More>>

Officials cancel talks on Sen. Ford's ethics allegations

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Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor and council member Henry Darby were set to address the ethics allegations facing SC Senator Robert Ford on Tuesday afternoon, but the news conference has been cancelled. More>>

Dozens of shots fired outside Club Pluto; man hospitalized Video included

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The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was shot and dozens of gunshots were fired outside of Club Pluto in Goose Creek early Tuesday. More>>

CCSD: Student attached threat to 'n word' tweet Video included

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An attorney for a high school student, who tweeted a racial slur, said his client was allowed to attend prom this past Saturday, and will be allowed to graduate. More>>

Live 5 Most Wanted fugitive back in jail after mistaken release

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One of Live 5's Most Wanted fugitives is back in the Orangeburg County jail after he was mistakenly released over the weekend following a DUI arrest. More>>

Sheriff's office investigating after driver leads deputies on chase

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Authorities are on the lookout for the driver of an SUV who led deputies on a chase Monday night. Officials with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office say at 7:50 p.m. a narcotics unit was conducting an investigation involving a white Lincoln SUV on Magwood Drive in West Ashley. More>>

Beaufort Co. woman on horseback injured by falling tree

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A Beaufort County woman was rescued and transported to Newberry County Memorial Hospital after a tree fell and pinned her while on the horseback trails in Lynch's Woods Park Sunday evening. More>>

North Charleston house fire displaces family of seven

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A Monday night house fire in North Charleston displaced a family of seven, according to North Charleston fire officials. More>>

CBS picks up TV show shot in Charleston

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CBS has picked up Reckless, a new TV show shot right here in Charleston, for next season. More>>

Safe ways to travel with your pet during the summer Video included

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The school year is almost over and summer vacation is on its way. Many of you will be hitting the roads with the entire family in tow including your pets. But did you know there's a right way and a wrong way to commute with your pet? More>>

Support group for women dealing with postpartum depression Video included

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Not long after giving birth to her daughter in 2008, Holly Fisher remembers the day she says something just did not feel right. More>>

Apartment fires show need for renter precautions

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More than 50 people have been displaced from their apartments in two major complex fires since the beginning of May. Monday morning, North Charleston firefighters responded to Dorchester Village apartments More>>

McClellanville man wanted for shooting surrenders to authorities

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A McClellanville man wanted for a shooting in Georgetown County has surrendered to authorities. The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Joshua Rashaun Taylor turned himself over to investigators at the sheriff's office at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. More>>

Investigators arrest fourth suspect in murder-for-hire plot

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Investigators have arrested another suspect in Kentucky in connection to a murder-for-hire plot to kill a Mt. Pleasant woman, according to prosecutors. More>>

Widespread Panic to return to Lowcountry

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Well-known jam band Widespread Panic will return to the Lowcountry for the first time in three years this fall. More>>

Investigators suspect arson in Walterboro mobile home fire

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Authorities say a mobile home fire in Walterboro on Saturday may have been intentionally set. Colleton County Fire-Rescue crews responded to a mobile home on Stokes Road at 6:54 p.m. for a report of flames coming from the roof. More>>

Maintenance work to slow traffic on Ravenel Bridge

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South Carolina Electric & Gas workers will be on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge early Wednesday replacing a light pole and performing other maintenance, and it'll affect traffic for a short time. More>>

Cops: Orangeburg man stole grandmother's wheelchair

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Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair. More>>

Report: Man tasered after running from cops with child in SUV

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A Bamberg man is behind bars after authorities say he caused a wreck in West Ashley while fleeing police with a young girl in the back seat of his SUV. More>>

Cops: Woman suffered medical condition before crashing into Wendy's Video included

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Police say it appears the woman who drover her car into a Wendy's in Mt. Pleasant on Monday morning experienced a medical condition just before the crash. More>>

Officials investigate suspicious package outside Army recruitment office

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The Charleston County Bomb Squad has determined a suspicious package left outside a US Army Recruitment Office on Monday contained magazines. More>>

Man driving the wrong way leads to drug charges for passenger

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Investigators say a man driving the wrong way in downtown led to drug charges for the passenger. The Charleston Police Department charged Grant Therin Brown for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. More>>

8 units severely damaged in N. Charleston apartment blaze Video included

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The North Charleston Fire Department says eight units were severely damaged during an apartment blaze on Nelson Street Monday morning. More>>

Ports authority untangles snag in Greer port project

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The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer. More>>

Lewis Black returns to PAC this fall

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Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center this fall. More>>

Gullah Geechee plan gets Interior Dept. approval

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A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior. More>>

Teen drowns in river in Colleton Co.

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Colleton County Officials say a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Ashepoo River Saturday afternoon.
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Councilwoman accusing Atlantic Beach mayor of assault

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Horry County sheriff's officials say they expect the mayor of Atlantic Beach to turn herself in on an assault warrant. More>>

2 rescued after catamaran capsizes off Seabrook Island

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The Charleston Coast Guard responded to a boat rescue off Seabrook Island Sunday afternoon. More>>

Local non-profit helping single moms finish school

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Single moms getting the chance to go back to school with the help of Maia Moms, a local non-profit group. They held a fundraiser Sunday afternoon in hopes of helping more mothers. More>>

Beaufort plans 'American Idol' watch parties

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says the city will hold watch parties for Candice Glover's final two nights on "American Idol" this week. More>>

Fire crews put out blaze at Moncks Corner recycling plant

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Fire officials are investigating a fire that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 1600 block of Cypress Gardens Road in Moncks Corner. More>>

Ladson shootout victim helped by neighboring man Video included

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Two people were shot and taken to the hospital late Friday night in what Charleston County deputies are calling a home invasion in Buckshire subdivision. More>>

Autopsy: Orangeburg inmate died of natural causes

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Authorities say an autopsy shows that one of four inmates who died at the Orangeburg County Detention Center over the past nine months died of natural causes. More>>

Area plantation housing freshly shorn sheep

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The sounds of sheep bleating, and clippers buzzing filled the air of Middleton Place today. The plantation held their annual shearing of their sheep flock, and visitors were invited to watch the demonstrations. More>>

Business booms as families open up wallets graduation weekend

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Hotels and restaurants in downtown Charleston have a lot to look forward to this weekend as proud parents open up their wallets to celebrate their children's graduation. More>>

Report: SUV struck after pulling in front of responding trooper's vehicle Video included

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The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office says a state trooper, who was responding to a motorcycle wreck on Highway 17A, struck an SUV which pulled onto the highway in front of the trooper's marked cruiser. More>>

Police release video of suspect sought for groping woman Video included

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Charleston police have released surveillance video of a man who reportedly sexually assaulted a woman at a gas station, and later hit her with his car while she was riding away on her bicycle. More>>

FHA requirement changes to mortgage insurance, higher credit score needed Video included

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FHA loans are popular because you can put less money down, but under the new rule, you may wind up paying more money. FHA, Federal Housing Administration is a government supported mortgage loan product. More>>

Home sales in tri-county up 18% from this time last year

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New numbers show home sales and home prices are up in the Charleston area. In fact, home sales are up 18% from a year ago at this time. The growth in our housing market right now is considered to be healthy More>>

Report: Man squeezes through dog door to steal guns from home

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Investigators say they have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of entering a West Ashley home through a dog door and stealing guns and jewelry. More>>

Charleston Southern University holds live shooter drill on campus Video included

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The North Charleston Police Department's SWAT team surrounded a building Friday morning on the campus of Charleston Southern University. However, it wasn't a real emergency, it was practice. More>>

Cops bust 3 after finding drugs, gun in apartment

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North Charleston police say they arrested three men after finding over 200 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, a handgun, and marijuana at an apartment complex near the Ashley River. More>>

Haley visits Boeing North Charleston plant for ceremonial bill

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Gov. Nikki Haley was in North Charleston for a ceremonial bill signing of an incentives package for Boeing. More>>

Sheriff: Third suspect in fuel tanker theft is former jailer

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The Colleton County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a third suspect in connection with the theft of a fuel tanker and 3,600 gallons of gas from the National Guard Armory in Colleton County. More>>

Bond denied for Mt. Pleasant man accused in toddler's death Video included

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The Charleston County Coroner's Office has identified the 2-year-old boy investigators say was killed by his grandmother's boyfriend in Mt. Pleasant. More>>

Middle school student suspended for bringing steak knife to school

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Dorchester District 2 officials say a student at a Summerville middle school was suspended after administrators found a steak knife in his book bag. More>>

Google brings free wi-fi, Street View Trekker to Charleston

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A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off. More>>

Cops arrest 4 on drug charges at home of endangered child

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Charleston police say they have arrested four suspects at a Cross Street home on drug charges after receiving earlier complaints that the living conditions at the home were endangering the life of a child. More>>

Deputies arrest teen in Moncks Corner carjacking

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The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office says they've arrested one suspect in connection with a carjacking which happened earlier this week in Moncks Corner. More>>

School district reviewing policies after Goose Creek kidnapping Video included

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After the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, school districts all across the country ramped up efforts on security. But just last week, a mother was able to walk into a Goose Creek school, where authorities say she kidnapped her child. More>>

CVS offering $1,000 for info on Johns Island robbery suspects

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CVS is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the two men who robbed a Johns Island CVS pharmacist for Oxycontin last week. More>>

Orangeburg deputy cleared in suspect's death

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Prosecutors say an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was justified when he shot and killed a suspect who was using a shovel in what was called a "threatening manner." More>>

Hells Angels: Patriots Point pulls plug on benefit due to sponsorship Video included

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The Charleston chapter of the Hells Angels is crying foul Thursday afternoon, claiming that Patriots Point pulled the plug on a benefit ride for veterans because the motorcycle club is a sponsor of the event. More>>

2 Charleston Harbor pilots honored for rescue

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The Coast Guard is honoring two Charleston harbor pilots for helping rescue four people from a sinking boat earlier this year. More>>

Beaufort’s Candice Glover heads to American Idol finale

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Beaufort County native Candice Glover has made it to the final round on American Idol Thursday night. More>>

Residents evacuated following report of smoke at nursing home

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The Charleston Fire Department says some residents of a nursing home in West Ashley were evacuated following a report of smoke at the center. More>>

Deputies using social media to track down missing persons Video included

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Sergeant Derek Boyd and his deputies in the Charleston County Major Crimes Division always have something to look into or someone to look out for. Stacks of paperwork, transcribed interviews and maps clutter their desks, the echo of a telephone ring is buzzing off their walls. More>>

Parents, pediatrician work out plan to solve sleepless nights Video included

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Do you let your baby cry or not? That's the question sleepy parents are debating. Some researchers recommend letting your baby cry at night, while others contend that leads to long term problems. More>>

Cops: Mother arrested after abandoning child at hazardous home

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Officials with the Charleston Police Department say they have arrested a 23-year-old mother who left her child at a West Ashley home where officers found living and dead insects throughout the house, a litter box on the floor filled with feces and a collapsed room. More>>

Corporate jets pack Johns Island airport

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17 corporate jets have been spotted at Charleston Executive Airport, and they are attached to billionaire names like Bill Gates and Irwin Jacobs. More>>

Victim: Men wielding axes attempt to break into Goose Creek home Video included

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Authorities are investigating an attempted home invasion in Goose Creek where the victim described the suspects as two males carrying axes. More>>

Officer accused of offering to dismiss citation if woman lifted shirt

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A former Aynor police officer is out of a job after being accused of offering to dismiss a traffic citation if the woman he pulled over would pull up her shirt. More>>

Upstate man gets 26 years in prison for brutal sexual assault killing

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A Greer man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for killing a woman during a violent sexual assault.
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Man accused of stealing nearly $3k worth of equipment from construction site

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A 41-year-old man is behind bars accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of equipment from a home construction site on Daniel Island. More>>

Gamecocks, Tar Heels to meet in Charlotte to kick off 2015 season

The "Battle of the Carolinas" is coming to Charlotte as the University of South Carolina will face off with the University of North Carolina to kick off the 2015 college football season. More>>

99-year lease approved for Medal of Honor museum

The state of South Carolina has approved a 99-year, $1-a-year lease for property for a new $100 million Medal of Honor Museum in Mt. Pleasant. More>>

Moving forward after captivity, abuse

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In the coming days and weeks we will learn more about the lives Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight and Berry's six-year-old daughter led and the intense healing process that lies ahead. More>>

Summerville officials pass 1st reading of fireworks ordinance

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Summerville Town Council voted Wednesday night to pass the first reading of an ordinance regulating when and where you light fireworks. More>>

Local night club troubled by criminal activity, shutting its doors

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A West Ashley nightclub will host its final party this weekend. Plan B, located inside the Ashley Town Center Plaza, has been the site of many police calls. More>>

Student accused of tweeting 'n-word' at black classmate will graduate

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The high school senior at the Charleston County School of the Arts who tweeted the "n-word" at a black classmate earlier this year will not be kicked out of school. More>>

High school student charged for bringing gun on campus

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A 17-year-old high school student has been arrested after a Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy and school officials found a gun in his car which was parked at the school's parking lot. More>>

Settlement reached in Mark Sanford trespassing case

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A settlement has been reached in the trespassing case against Congressman-elect Mark Sanford. On Wednesday afternoon, court officials announced that Sanford and ex-wife Jenny Sanford agreed to avoid a court hearing on Thursday and settle the matter between them. More>>

Lanes reopened following I-26 vehicle fire

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A vehicle fire on I-26 Westbound near Cosgrove Avenue is causing major delays as officials respond to the incident. More>>

Report: Upstate mother gives pot to daughter to distribute at school

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A 12-year-old girl was caught hiding marijuana, which was provided by her mother, in the ceiling of a middle school restroom, according to the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. More>>

Surveillance pictures released of gas station armed robber

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The Charleston Police Department has released surveillance pictures of a suspect wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station on Johns Island. More>>

FAA: No evidence of violations made by pilot flying over Ravenel bridge Video included

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The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane that flew over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge last month did not violate any flight regulations. Several motorists and pedestrians on the bridge had reported and shot video and pictures of a mosquito sprayer craft flying closely over the bridge on April 17. More>>

Judge sentences trio in St. Maarten murders of Mt. Pleasant couple

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The three men convicted in the murders of Mt. Pleasant couple Mike and Thelma King were sentenced to prison on Wednesday in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. More>>

Airline: Flight diverted to Charleston over 'misunderstanding'

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We are working to get more details about a Southwest plane that had to make an emergency landing at the Charleston International Airport Tuesday night. More>>

Man accused of firing shots at deputy, carjacking found not guilty

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A 28-year-old man accused of a carjacking and firing gunshots at a deputy was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday. More>>

Authorities catch Live 5 Most Wanted suspect Video included

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Charleston Police are looking for 41 year old Terry Lee Williams. Williams is accused of breaking into a construction site on Daniel Island in November, 2012. Police said he stole more than $2,000 worth of construction tools. More>>

Cops looking for Johns Island man accused of trailer thefts

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Charleston police are looking for a 31-year-old Johns Island man accused of stealing two trailers from a construction site for a new apartment complex in West Ashley last month. More>>

Investigators: Drug arrest leads to Mt. Pleasant armed robbery suspect

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Police have charged a man with robbing the East Cooper Pharmacy in late March, and investigators said they were tipped off by his girlfriend. More>>

Consultants: Cybersecurity set-up to cost $15M

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Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data. More>>

School bus involved in James Island wreck

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No students were injured during a wreck involving a school bus on James Island on Wednesday morning, authorities say. More>>

Destructive ants found in cargo at Charleston port

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A number of the world's most destructive insects were found in a cargo container at the Port of Charleston last month, officials say. More>>

SC lawmakers to discuss extended credit monitoring

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South Carolina lawmakers will discuss extending and enhancing credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Department of Revenue. More>>

Mike Perkis named unofficial winner of Sullivan's Island mayoral race

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The unofficial results for the race for Sullivan's Island mayor are in, and Mike Perkis is the winner.
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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>>

SLIDESHOW: Community gathers for Folly Beach Holiday Parade

Center Street was packed with smiling faces and parade floats on Saturday afternoon for the 2012 Folly Beach Holiday Parade. More>>

Celebrity and amateur chefs cook up their best pot of chili for The 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Joe Riley Park. More>>

Over 1,000 people participated in Saturday's James Island Connector Run. The 5/10K walk and run and 10K bike began at Cannon Park in downtown Charleston. More>>

The Patriots Point Naval Maritime Museum will digitize Charleston Naval Shipyard newsletters dating back to 1942 thanks to a hefty donation. More>>

Two sea turtles are returning to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at the sea turtle hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium. More>>

Zac Brown Band is bringing their star-studded music and food festival back to the Lowcountry in October.
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CARTA is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Village Shopping Center to launch their new Dorchester Express Route. More>>

The Patriots Point Development Authority Board has hired MUSAIC Design Group to develop a Museum Experience Master Plan for the USS Yorktown. The project is expected to cost $2 million over the next three to four years. More>>

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and City of Charleston staff members will unveil plans for the Maybank Tennis Center Renovation Project on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Maybe Tennis Center. More>>

The Berkeley County School District wants to make sure that no child is left hungry. More>>

Deputies are investigating an armed robbery which happened at a Lady's Island Dairy Queen last Friday. More>>