Thursday, May 23 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:23:55 GMT
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a child in her care died over the weekend.Margie Hamm, 34, was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse, according to the Columbia Police Department.PoliceMore >>
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a child in her care died over the weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:35 GMT
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:54 GMT
Charleston police say two people have been hospitalized after a SCE&G truck fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Ravenel Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Charleston police spokesman Charles FrancisMore >>
The driver of a Sumter Utilities truck that fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Arthur Ravenel Bridge on May 15 has been cited after it was determined a lift on the vehicle was not secured. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:12:01 GMT
A 51-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she embezzled around $55,000 from a downtown Charleston church in one year.More >>
Charleston Police say a former church treasurer broke one of the 10 commandments at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church over the last year. 51-year-old Stephanie Wright, of Moncks Corner, is facing charges after police say she embezzled $55,000 from church funds.More >>
LINCOLN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) -
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office released advice on keeping your home safe during the holidays.
Look over the following advice to help protect your home and family:
Don't openly display your Christmas tree and gifts in the front window so it is easily visible from the street. It's too tempting for burglars to break the window and grab the wrapped packages.
Burglars know to look for a hidden door key near the main entrance to your home. Don't hide spare keys under rocks, flowerpots, or above ledges on the porch or door. Instead give the spare key to a trusted neighbor.
Burglars prefer to enter through unlocked windows and doors. Sliding windows that are not secure can be seen from a distance. One holiday problem occurs when an exterior Christmas lights extension cords are run inside through a window and prevent it from being secured.
Burglars look for occupancy clues like outdoor lights burning 24 hours a day. They also looked for piled up newspapers or advertising flyers hanging on the door knobs.
Trim hedges and bushes so thieves can't hide behind them.
However your house would normally look when you are at home is the way it should look if you are traveling for the holidays. Burglars prefer to break into homes that are unoccupied because if they are caught in the act, it's considered by law to be less of a crime than if they were to burglarize an occupied home.
Don't leave telephone answering machine messages like, "we are away for the Christmas holidays…please leave a message". If burglars hear that they will know that they have plenty of time to break-in and completely ransack your house.
After Christmas day, don't pile empty boxes from computers, DVD players, or stereo equipment on the street for garbage pickup. It sends a message to the burglars that there are expensive gifts inside.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:31:41 GMT
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating a late night fire. The Division Chief tells us one person escaped the home on Jadewood Drive in the Forest Hills Subdivision. The fire broke outMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:48:04 GMT
A Charleston spinal care center is working with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control after receiving the "shocking" news that 3 of its patients contracted hepatitis B after getting injectionsMore >>
A Charleston spinal care center is working with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control after receiving the "shocking" news that 3 of its patients contracted hepatitis B after getting injections there.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget amendment that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a budget amendment that allows for hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of road and bridge construction.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:51:53 GMT
As the waves roll in, parts of Folly Beach continue to wash away, and the city's Mayor says it's high time the federal government stepped in. As Mayor Tim Goodwin stands near the 12th block of East ArcticMore >>
As the waves roll in, parts of Folly Beach continue to wash away, and the city's Mayor says it's high time the federal government stepped in.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:42:25 GMT
For the first time, firefighters from across the nation will hear firsthand, the lessons learned by the Charleston Fire Department. More >>
For the first time, firefighters from across the nation will hear firsthand, the lessons learned by the Charleston Fire Department. Those lessons are part of a new documentary on the 9 firefighters who lost their lives fighting a fire 6 years ago at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:41:48 GMT
Charleston police officials say they are attempting to rescue a 19-year-old stuck in pluff mud near the shipyard creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road. Other area agencies are alsoMore >>
Charleston police officials say a 19-year-old man, who was stuck in pluff mud, was rescued near Shipyard Creek in the area of Magnolia Cemetery off Algonquin Road.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:12:01 GMT
A 51-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she embezzled around $55,000 from a downtown Charleston church in one year.More >>
Charleston Police say a former church treasurer broke one of the 10 commandments at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church over the last year. 51-year-old Stephanie Wright, of Moncks Corner, is facing charges after police say she embezzled $55,000 from church funds.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:08:01 GMT
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
A 21-year-old man is facing drug dealing charges after officers stopped a moped for traffic violations in downtown. The Charleston Police Department charged Mark Lee Frasier with possession with intentMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:45:37 GMT
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office have identified a man suspected of taking money from the Pawley's Island Bakery earlier this month. Investigators are looking for Jimmie Singletary of Kingstree,More >>
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office have identified a man suspected of taking money from the Pawley's Island Bakery earlier this month. Investigators are looking for Jimmie Singletary of Kingstree, SC.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:07:44 GMT
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service. Spokesman Mark Powell says theMore >>
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
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