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Authorities investigating reported meth lab in Moncks Corner
Authorities investigating reported meth lab in Moncks Corner
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:24:59 GMT
Officials with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office say they are assisting with an investigation into a reported meth lab in Moncks Corner.More >>
Officials with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office say they are assisting with an investigation into a reported meth lab in Moncks Corner. More >>
Shoplifting suspect captured by observant officer
Shoplifting suspect captured by observant officer
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:06 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:06:34 GMT
Summerville police say a man attempting to run away after stealing 6 cartons of cigarettes from a N. Main Street drugstore was captured by an officer who just so happened to be passing by at the moment of the crime.More >>
Summerville police say a man attempting to run away after stealing 6 cartons of cigarettes from a N. Main Street drugstore was captured by an officer who just so happened to be passing by at the moment of the crime. More >>
Bond denied for N. Charleston shooting suspect, 2 others arrested
Bond denied for N. Charleston shooting suspect, 2 others arrested
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:24:18 GMT
A judge denied bond Wednesday for a suspect in a deadly North Charleston shooting, after police made two additional arrests related to the incident.More >>
A judge denied bond Wednesday for a suspect in a deadly North Charleston shooting, after police made two additional arrests related to the incident.More >>
FBI seeks victims of suspected international child predator with ties to SC
FBI seeks victims of suspected international child predator with ties to SC
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:35 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:35:48 GMT
By STEVE KARNOWSKIAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The FBI asked for the public's help Tuesday to identify at least 90 potential victims of a suspected child predator who worked at 10 American andMore >>
The FBI is asking for the public's help to identify at least 90 potential victims of a suspected child predator who maintained a home in South Carolina.More >>
Mom bites off ear of dog attacking 2-year-old daughter
Mom bites off ear of dog attacking 2-year-old daughter
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:39 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:39:22 GMT
A mom recalls fighting a dog as the animal attacked her two-year-old daughter.More >>
A mom recalls fighting a dog as the animal attacked her two-year-old daughter.More >>

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New program helps military service members transition into civilian careers
New program helps military service members transition into civilian careers
New program helps military service members transition into civilian careers
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:49 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:49:34 GMT
Unemployment numbers are down for veterans in South Carolina. Operation Palmetto Employment, a new initiative by Gov. Nikki Haley, is helping keep those numbers low.More >>
Unemployment numbers are down for veterans in South Carolina. Operation Palmetto Employment, a new initiative by Gov. Nikki Haley, is helping keep those numbers low.More >>
Authorities investigating reported meth lab in Moncks Corner
Authorities investigating reported meth lab in Moncks Corner
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:24:59 GMT
Officials with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office say they are assisting with an investigation into a reported meth lab in Moncks Corner.More >>
Officials with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office say they are assisting with an investigation into a reported meth lab in Moncks Corner. More >>
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Police, fire crews responding to reported meth lab in North Charleston
Police, fire crews responding to reported meth lab in North Charleston
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:53 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:53:39 GMT
Emergency officials say police and fire crews are responding to a North Charleston hotel for a reported meth lab Wednesday evening. Officials with the North Charleston Fire Department say crews are assisting with the incident at the Relax Inn on Ashley Phosphate Road.More >>
Emergency officials say police and fire crews are responding to a North Charleston hotel for a reported meth lab Wednesday evening. Officials with the North Charleston Fire Department say crews are assisting with the incident at the Relax Inn on Ashley Phosphate Road. More >>
Wellness program paying off for Charleston County Schools
Wellness program paying off for Charleston County Schools
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 5:58 PM EDT2014-04-23 21:58:54 GMT
There's a healthy payday in store for Charleston County Schools willing to get fit.Known as The Wellness Initiative, the CCSD program calls for health and wellness to top the list of priorities for Charleston County students and staff.Schools are given a checklist, created by a wellness team at MUSC. For each healthy habit or program created, schools then earn points toward a $1000 grant.The grants are funded by Boeing, an international aerospace company with headquarters in North Charleston....More >>
There's a healthy payday in store for Charleston County Schools willing to get fit.Known as The Wellness Initiative, the CCSD program calls for health and wellness to top the list of priorities for Charleston County students and staff.Schools are given a checklist, created by a wellness team at MUSC. For each healthy habit or program created, schools then earn points toward a $1000 grant.The grants are funded by Boeing, an international aerospace company with headquarters in North Charleston....More >>
Johns Island man charged in armed robberies
Johns Island man charged in armed robberies
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:26 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:26:22 GMT
Charleston Police say they have charged a Johns Island man Wednesday for a pair of armed robberies that occurred within minutes of each other in March. More >>
Charleston Police say they have charged a Johns Island man Wednesday for a pair of armed robberies that occurred within minutes of each other in March. More >>
Prosecutors request separate trials for shooting suspects
Prosecutors request separate trials for shooting suspects
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:22 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:22:43 GMT
The state asked to continue the Khalil Singleton murder trial and separate the three men accused for the death because of new evidence found late Monday.More >>
The state asked to continue the Khalil Singleton murder trial and separate the three men accused for the death because of new evidence found late Monday.More >>
Ridgeland man gets 20 years in prison for shooting brother-in-law
Ridgeland man gets 20 years in prison for shooting brother-in-law
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:46 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:46:17 GMT
A 30-year-old Ridgeland man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for shooting his brother-in-law on Lady’s Island.More >>
A 30-year-old Ridgeland man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for shooting his brother-in-law on Lady’s Island.More >>
Charlotte airport reverses ticket fine on Hanahan woman
Charlotte airport reverses ticket fine on Hanahan woman
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:13 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:13:26 GMT
The letter ordered Pate to pay the $25 ticket plus a $10 penalty.
A Hanahan woman says a parking ticket erroneously given to her at the Charlotte Douglas Airport has been reversed after airport officials investigated the incident. More >>
A Hanahan woman says a parking ticket erroneously given to her at the Charlotte Douglas Airport has been reversed after airport officials investigated the incident. More >>
Affidavit: Former Crisis Ministries CFO embezzled over $440,000
Affidavit: Former Crisis Ministries CFO embezzled over $440,000
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 1:38 PM EDT2014-04-22 17:38:48 GMT
Federal charges have been filed against a former Crisis Ministries chief financial officer who allegedly used her position to steal nearly $500,000 from the charitable organization.More >>
Federal charges have been filed against a former Crisis Ministries chief financial officer who allegedly used her position to steal nearly $500,000 from the charitable organization.More >>
Video released of horse carriage speeding down street before crash
Video released of horse carriage speeding down street before crash
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:09 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:09:15 GMT
Authorities have released video footage of a horse carriage speeding down a downtown Charleston street before crashing into the market Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Authorities have released video footage of a horse carriage speeding down a downtown Charleston street before crashing into the market Tuesday afternoon. More >>

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