Monday, May 20 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:26:24 GMT
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer.More >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:27:04 GMT
The man convicted of voluntary manslaughter two years ago in the 2009 death of 28-year-old Kate Waring is again seeking a new trial. According to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, 33-year-oldMore >>
The man convicted of voluntary manslaughter two years ago in the 2009 death of 28-year-old Kate Waring waived his relief hearing on Monday on two other charges he was convicted on.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:12:43 GMT
Shots were fired after an altercation tonight at a North Charleston gas station, according to North Charleston Police. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. at the Murphy's Gas Station at Rivers AvenueMore >>
Authorities say a parking space dispute at a gas station led to a man being shot in the face and damage to four vehicles.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:11:58 GMT
The Charleston Police Department is on the lookout for a man who stole items from a car, including credit cards and went on a shopping spree.More >>
The Charleston Police Department is on the lookout for a man who stole items from a car, including credit cards and went on a shopping spree.More >>
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -
Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon held a press conference today to discuss many concerns of public safety. Cannon stressed that it is important for the public to know what to do if they find themselves in a shooting. He referenced a video on their website called "Run, Hide, Fight". It is a realistic demonstration of ways to escape and defend yourself if a shooting takes place.
Cannon also addressed school safety and does want more officers on campuses but he doesn't think teachers should be armed with guns while at school.
"There are good teachers out there who are not necessarily good police officers," said Cannon.
Cannon emphasized that this is a complicated issue and there could be problems with securing the weapons if teachers bring them to school.
He views the idea of School Resource Officers (SRO) in elementary schools as a good thing.
"I think there are some very positive things that could happen with a police officer in the setting with very young children in terms of helping to establish a good relationship," said Cannon.
The sheriff's office has increased patrols in public areas and is working with the Charleston County School District to explore more safety options.
Several local school districts have been talking about putting armed officers in elementary schools, since a massacre killed 20 students in Connecticut.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:38:25 GMT
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a second suspect wanted for a home invasion and shooting in Orangeburg last week has been captured in Rock Hill.More >>
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a second suspect wanted for a home invasion and shooting in Orangeburg last week has been captured in Rock Hill.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:39:04 GMT
The Charleston Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old man accused of stealing $500 worth of clothes and shoes from a Walmart where he was previously employed.More >>
The Charleston Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old man accused of stealing $500 worth of clothes and shoes from a Walmart where he was previously employed. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:41:57 GMT
A Berkeley County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to raping a woman two years ago during a home invasion while he was wearing an ankle bracelet with a GPS-monitoring device.More >>
A Berkeley County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to raping a woman two years ago during a home invasion while he was wearing an ankle bracelet with a GPS-monitoring device.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:27:04 GMT
The man convicted of voluntary manslaughter two years ago in the 2009 death of 28-year-old Kate Waring is again seeking a new trial. According to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, 33-year-oldMore >>
The man convicted of voluntary manslaughter two years ago in the 2009 death of 28-year-old Kate Waring waived his relief hearing on Monday on two other charges he was convicted on.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:12:43 GMT
Shots were fired after an altercation tonight at a North Charleston gas station, according to North Charleston Police. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. at the Murphy's Gas Station at Rivers AvenueMore >>
Authorities say a parking space dispute at a gas station led to a man being shot in the face and damage to four vehicles.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:41:38 GMT
Thieves broke into at least six cars early in a North Charleston neighborhood Monday morning, taking a wallet, shoes and other items.. Police said the thieves struck between 4 and 5 AM on Red Oak Drive. GinaMore >>
A North Charleston woman saw a man breaking into her car Monday morning, but the thief got away before she could stop him. Police said at least six cars were targeted on Red Oak Drive between 4 and 5 AM.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:23:03 GMT
Santee Cooper and the Central Electric Power Cooperative have signed a multi-billion-dollar cost-saving extension of an agreement to purchase power from Santee Cooper. The savings will benefit all cooperativeMore >>
Santee Cooper and the Central Electric Power Cooperative have signed a multi-billion-dollar cost-saving extension of an agreement to purchase power from Santee Cooper.More >>
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