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 >>
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -
Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon took his oath of office on Wednesday before swearing in several other members of his staff who are getting promotions.
The ceremony was held at 8:30 a.m. at Charleston County Council chambers.
Cannon's career spans over 40 years, and began in 1971, when Cannon started out as a patrol officer for the Charleston County Police Department. After serving the county for many years, Cannon became chief at the North Charleston Police Department from 1984 to 1987.
He was elected as sheriff in Charleston County in 1988.
Cannon is credited with successfully merging the Charleston County Police Department and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office back in 1991.
He is responsible for overseeing a budget of $56 million per annum. This marks Cannon's seventh term as sheriff.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office, which employs 950 people, is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in South Carolina.
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 >>
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents say they have arrested a Pawleys Island man who funneled more than $35,000 from a safety organization into his own pocket.More >>
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Sheriff Al Cannon takes the oath for the seventh time.
