Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:37 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:37:51 GMT
Mount Pleasant emergency officials say that a northbound lane on the Arthur Ravenel Bridge has been shut down. According to officials, a juvenile has climbed up under the bridge and cannot get down. StayMore >>
A 21-year-old man captured pictures of a sport he claimed he was playing on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge before he was arrested on Monday. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:27 PM EDT2012-05-22 18:27:00 GMT
Dorchester County Sheriff deputies have arrested the man responsible for robbing the same Kangaroo Service Station in April and May of this year. Thorne Randall Scott Thomason, 22, was arrested Sunday,More >>
Dorchester County Sheriff deputies say they have arrested the man who recently robbed the same Kangaroo Service Station.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Trappers have snagged a 13-foot alligator from a lagoon on Hilton Head Island that weighs an estimated 1,000 pounds.More >>
Trappers have snagged a 13-foot alligator from a lagoon on Hilton Head Island that weighs an estimated 1,000 pounds.More >>
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) -
Reverse 911 sends out a warning to residents when they are far from the television and an Internet connection.
"If there's a hazardous materials event or if there's a kidnapping in the area some type of major event where we need to get the message out to the public. That's when we use that system," said Jim Lake, director of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center.
But if you only use a cell phone you may not get the call. Only landline phone numbers automatically go into Charleston County's reverse 911 system.
People who want their cell phone in the reverse 911 call system can click on this link.
Registration is free, but few cell phone users seem to be taking advantage of it.
"Especially when you take into light that 80 percent of our 911 calls are from cell phones and not from landline phones," Lake said. "It's another growing trend that people are getting rid of landline phones and using cell phones. We should see a high number of cell phones registered and we just don't see that."
According to Lake cell phone users can remove their information whenever they choose.
Charleston County uses its reverse 911 system about six times a year.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-05-23 20:24:57 GMT
The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger confirms that the first flight is planned for Wednesday. The plane will take off fromMore >>
The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina has taken off on a test flight. The aircraft took off shortly after noon Wednesday in North Charleston for a flight scheduled to last about four hours. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-05-23 20:41:19 GMT
Kingstree police are trying to find the vandals who caused thousands of dollars in damage to a school campus. Chief Robert Ford said the vandals struck Kingstree Senior High School on Martin Luther KingMore >>
Kingstree police are trying to find the vandals who caused thousands of dollars in damage to a school campus.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 20:23:47 GMT
Investigators are looking for two women suspected of using a stolen credit card to make more than $800 in purchases. On April 30, the Moncks Corner Police Department met with a woman in reference toMore >>
Investigators are looking for two women suspected of going on a $800 shopping spree using a stolen credit card.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:17:53 GMT
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An Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer is doing better after being hospitalized when he was hit head-on by a man who was driving naked last Friday.ODPS Spokesperson Capt. Mike Adams says OfficerMore >>
An Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer is recovering after his patrol car was hit head-on by a man who was driving naked and drunk last Friday, according to the Highway Patrol.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:55 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:55:33 GMT
The two men charged with disorderly conduct after practicing a sport called parkour on the Ravenel Bridge on Monday have issued an apology to the people of the Lowcountry and the emergency crews that savedMore >>
The two men charged with disorderly conduct after practicing a sport called parkour on the Ravenel Bridge on Monday have issued an apology to the people of the Lowcountry and the emergency crews that saved them.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-05-23 16:21:52 GMT
A teen charged in connection with a fatal shooting and brutal assault on Johns Island last week has surrendered to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Dashaun Livaughn Simmons, 19, turned himself inMore >>
A teen charged in connection with a fatal shooting and brutal assault on Johns Island last week surrendered to Charleston County Sheriff's Office deputies on Tuesday night.More >>
An Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer is doing better after being hospitalized when he was hit head-on by a man who was driving naked last Friday.ODPS Spokesperson Capt. Mike Adams says OfficerMore >>
An Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer is recovering after his patrol car was hit head-on by a man who was driving naked and drunk last Friday, according to the Highway Patrol.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:40 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:40:49 GMT
Police say a part-time worker at a Summerville elementary school quit following accusations that he threatened to shoot his students. On Monday, a Summerville police officer spoke with a 43-year-oldMore >>
Police say an elementary school employee accused of threatening to shoot his class quit after authorities say he possibly threatened one of his accusers.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
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