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North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station
North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station
Updated: Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:20 AM EDT2014-07-30 08:20:24 GMT
Authorities are investigating a reported robbery near the intersection of Remount Road and Murray Drive, according to Charleston County Dispatch.More >>
Authorities are investigating a reported robbery near the intersection of Remount Road and Murray Drive, according to Charleston County Dispatch.More >>
Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs
Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:58 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:58:51 GMT
An Upstate man and woman are facing charges after officers found their six children living in filth, covered with fleas, lice and bug bites, according to the Wellford police.More >>
An Upstate man and woman are facing charges after officers found their six children living in filth, covered with fleas, lice and bug bites, according to the Wellford police.More >>
NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody
NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:13 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:13:57 GMT
Officials with the North Charleston Police Department say two teenagers involved in a shooting outside of Northwoods Mall have been located and are in custody.More >>
Officials with the North Charleston Police Department say two teenagers involved in a shooting outside of Northwoods Mall have been located and are in custody. More >>
Record-breaking free adoption event continues at Charleston Animal Society
Record-breaking free adoption event continues at Charleston Animal Society
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:03 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:03:27 GMT
Last week's free adoption event at the Charleston Animal Society (CAS) is extending into this week after overwhelming support from the community led to record-breaking adoption numbers.More >>
Last week's free adoption event at the Charleston Animal Society (CAS) is extending into this week after overwhelming support from the community led to record-breaking adoption numbers.More >>
Armed robber takes off after victim takes suspect's gun, fires shots
Armed robber takes off after victim takes suspect's gun, fires shots
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:28 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:28:00 GMT
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office says an armed robbery suspect took off after his intended victim fought back, took his gun and fired shots at him outside a home in North Charleston.More >>
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office says an armed robbery suspect took off after his intended victim fought back, took his gun and fired shots at him outside a home in North Charleston.More >>

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Bill Woolsey wins James Island mayoral race
Bill Woolsey wins James Island mayoral race
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 8:50 PM EDT2014-07-30 00:50:13 GMT
Bill Woolsey has won the James Island mayoral race. Woolsey faced attorney Trent Kernodle in Tuesday's election.More >>
Bill Woolsey has won the James Island mayoral race. Woolsey faced attorney Trent Kernodle in Tuesday's election. More >>
North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station
North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station
Updated: Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:20 AM EDT2014-07-30 08:20:24 GMT
Authorities are investigating a reported robbery near the intersection of Remount Road and Murray Drive, according to Charleston County Dispatch.More >>
Authorities are investigating a reported robbery near the intersection of Remount Road and Murray Drive, according to Charleston County Dispatch.More >>
Great white sharks hanging around South Carolina's coast
Great white sharks hanging around South Carolina's coast
Updated: Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:14 AM EDT2014-07-30 04:14:07 GMT
Great white sharks are hanging around South Carolina’s coast longer than expected.More >>
Great white sharks are hanging around South Carolina’s coast longer than expected.More >>
Charleston County votes to raise pay for county employees
Charleston County votes to raise pay for county employees
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:27 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:27:43 GMT
Hundreds of Charleston County employees will be getting a bigger paycheck starting in October. On Tuesday evening, County Council voted 7-1 to increase pay for county employees.
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Hundreds of Charleston County employees will receive a bigger paycheck starting in October. On Tuesday evening, County Council voted 7-1 to increase pay for county employees.

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NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody
NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:13 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:13:57 GMT
Officials with the North Charleston Police Department say two teenagers involved in a shooting outside of Northwoods Mall have been located and are in custody.More >>
Officials with the North Charleston Police Department say two teenagers involved in a shooting outside of Northwoods Mall have been located and are in custody. More >>
Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs
Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:58 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:58:51 GMT
An Upstate man and woman are facing charges after officers found their six children living in filth, covered with fleas, lice and bug bites, according to the Wellford police.More >>
An Upstate man and woman are facing charges after officers found their six children living in filth, covered with fleas, lice and bug bites, according to the Wellford police.More >>
Sertoma Classic Lineup Announced
Sertoma Classic Lineup Announced
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:57 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:57:22 GMT
The Sertoma Classic will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23. (Photo source: CharlestonSertoma.org)
Goose Creek vs. West Ashley, Bishop England vs. Wando will finish each dayMore >>
Goose Creek vs. West Ashley, Bishop England vs. Wando will finish each dayMore >>
Two years later, Dorchester County residents still waiting on community aquatic center
Two years later, Dorchester County residents still waiting on community aquatic center
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:38 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:38:31 GMT
November 2012.That's when voters in Dorchester District 2 said yes to a referendum that would construct a $7.5 million dollar community aquatic center, as part of a near $200 million dollar school improvement project.The center, which represents a partnership between the school district and the Summerville YMCA, would also implement Learn to Swim programs for second and third grade students in DD2 schools.Fast forward to summer of 2014, district officials are pleased with progress on four new...More >>
November 2012.That's when voters in Dorchester District 2 said yes to a referendum that would construct a $7.5 million dollar community aquatic center, as part of a near $200 million dollar school improvement project.The center, which represents a partnership between the school district and the Summerville YMCA, would also implement Learn to Swim programs for second and third grade students in DD2 schools.Fast forward to summer of 2014, district officials are pleased with progress on four new...More >>
READ: Statement of Scott Tompsett on Behalf of Coach Wojcik
READ: Statement of Scott Tompsett on Behalf of Coach Wojcik
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:22 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:22:13 GMT
The following is the full statement from attorney Scott Tompsett on behalf of Coach Wojcik.More >>
The following is the full statement from attorney Scott Tompsett on behalf of Coach Wojcik.More >>
Wrongful death lawsuit against Town of Cottageville set for August
Wrongful death lawsuit against Town of Cottageville set for August
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:58 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:58:45 GMT
A lawsuit blaming the Town of Cottageville for the shooting death of a former mayor will go to trial in federal court on August 11.More >>
A lawsuit blaming the Town of Cottageville for the shooting death of a former mayor will go to trial in federal court on August 11.More >>

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North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station

North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station

Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs

Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs

NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody

NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody

Record-breaking free adoption event continues at Charleston Animal Society

Record-breaking free adoption event continues at Charleston Animal Society

Armed robber takes off after victim takes suspect's gun, fires shots

Armed robber takes off after victim takes suspect's gun, fires shots

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Bill Woolsey wins James Island mayoral race

Bill Woolsey wins James Island mayoral race

North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station

North Charleston Police investigating armed robbery at gas station

Great white sharks hanging around South Carolina's coast

Great white sharks hanging around South Carolina's coast

Charleston County votes to raise pay for county employees

Charleston County votes to raise pay for county employees

NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody

NCPD: Teenagers involved in Northwoods Mall shooting in custody

Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs

Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found infested with bugs, living with pigs

Sertoma Classic Lineup Announced

Sertoma Classic Lineup Announced

Two years later, Dorchester County residents still waiting on community aquatic center

Two years later, Dorchester County residents still waiting on community aquatic center

READ: Statement of Scott Tompsett on Behalf of Coach Wojcik

READ: Statement of Scott Tompsett on Behalf of Coach Wojcik

Wrongful death lawsuit against Town of Cottageville set for August

Wrongful death lawsuit against Town of Cottageville set for August

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