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Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer

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When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong. More>>

Folly Beach says it was wrong to force woman and guide dog from beach

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A blind woman booted off Folly Beach because of her guide dog should have been allowed to stay on the beach. More>>

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Built of concrete and steel, it's not easy to escape, but human or computer error allowed an inmate to just walk right out. More>>

Hanahan vs Goose Creek: No ordinary rivalry

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The rivalry between Hanahan and Goose Creek high schools doesn't involve the gridiron or the basketball court. Instead, it's a battle of video cameras and creativity. More>>

Blind woman says service dog turned away from Folly Beach

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Christine Hardee has been asked about her seeing-eye dog before. But, she's never been turned away. That changed on Mother's Day when she says a Folly Beach officer told her the service dog was not allowed to join her on the beach. More>>

Sangaree Elementary crossing guard hanging on at MUSC

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Natalie Boles of Summerville is still in fair condition at MUSC after being struck by a teen driver in front of Sangaree Elementary, but her family says she has good days and bad days. More>>

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Rain brings flooding to coastal area
Rain brings flooding to coastal area
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:31 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:31:15 GMT
A photo shared with our newsroom tells the story.More >>
A photo shared with our newsroom tells the story.More >>
Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:30:23 GMT
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
Should people be compensated for organ donation?
Should people be compensated for organ donation?
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:29:18 GMT
What would it take for you to donate your organs? According to a new NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll, Americans have a few creative ideas.More >>
What would it take for you to donate your organs? According to a new NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll, Americans have a few creative ideas.More >>
GCFD had to cut the roof off to get driver out of wrecked vehicle
GCFD had to cut the roof off to get driver out of wrecked vehicle
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:04:26 GMT
Goose Creek Fire and Rescue responded to a two-car accident on Saint James Avenue and Brandywine Wednesday.More >>
Goose Creek Fire and Rescue responded to a two-car accident on Saint James Avenue and Brandywine Wednesday.More >>
N. Charleston fire crews responding to fire on Walnut St.
N. Charleston fire crews responding to fire on Walnut St.
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:29 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:29:57 GMT
Fire crews in North Charleston are currently responding to a structure fire on Walnut Street.More >>
Fire crews in North Charleston are currently responding to a structure fire on Walnut Street.More >>

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Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:30:23 GMT
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
Georgetown police arrest man suspected of beating 75-year-old veteran
Georgetown police arrest man suspected of beating 75-year-old veteran
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:53:16 GMT
Officials with the Georgetown police have confirmed that a person of interest has been arrested and charged in the beating of a 75-year-old veteran.More >>
Officials with the Georgetown police have confirmed that a person of interest has been arrested and charged in the beating of a 75-year-old veteran.More >>
Officials working to figure out how inmate was accidentally released
Officials working to figure out how inmate was accidentally released
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:27 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:27:58 GMT
Built of concrete and steel, it's not easy to escape, but human or computer error allowed an inmate to just walk right out.More >>
Built of concrete and steel, it's not easy to escape, but human or computer error allowed an inmate to just walk right out.More >>
Operation Sandlot results in over a dozen drug arrests
Operation Sandlot results in over a dozen drug arrests
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:59:50 GMT
The Dorchester County Metro Narcotics Unit, made up of detectives from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and the Summerville Police Department, arrested over a dozen suspected drug dealers Tuesday.More >>
The Dorchester County Metro Narcotics Unit, made up of detectives from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and the Summerville Police Department, arrested over a dozen suspected drug dealers Tuesday.More >>
Man accused of 2010 attempted murder on Wadmalaw Island pleads guilty
Man accused of 2010 attempted murder on Wadmalaw Island pleads guilty
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:11:19 GMT
A man accused of shooting another man after a fight pled guilty Wednesday to attempted murder charges.More >>
A man accused of shooting another man after a fight pled guilty Wednesday to attempted murder charges.More >>

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Elon beats the Citadel 2-1
Elon beats the Citadel 2-1
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:47:21 GMT
ELON, N.C. – Austin Pritcher struck out five Elon batters over eight innings, but the Phoenix capitalized on two Citadel errors and handed the Bulldogs a 2-1 defeat in their Southern Conference seriesMore >>
Austin Pritcher struck out five Elon batters over eight innings, but the Phoenix capitalized on two Citadel errors and handed the Bulldogs a 2-1 defeat in their Southern Conference series opener Wednesday evening at Latham Park. More >>
Riverdogs rip Savannah 14-5 to snap losing streak
Riverdogs rip Savannah 14-5 to snap losing streak
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 2:23 PM EDT2012-05-16 18:23:39 GMT
CHARLESTON, SC – Tyler Austin and Gary Sanchez belted early-inning home runs to lead the Charleston RiverDogs to a 14-5 thumping of Savannah in South Atlantic League action Wednesday afternoon in frontMore >>
Tyler Austin and Gary Sanchez belted early-inning home runs to lead the Charleston RiverDogs to a 14-5 thumping of Savannah in South Atlantic League action Wednesday afternoon.

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Bellamy will not return to Clemson due to academic ineligibility
Bellamy will not return to Clemson due to academic ineligibility
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:48 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:48:37 GMT
Mike Bellamy, the second leading rusher on Clemson's 2011 ACC Championship team, will not return to Clemson for the 2012 season.More >>
Mike Bellamy, the second leading rusher on Clemson's 2011 ACC Championship team, will not return to Clemson for the 2012 season.More >>
Kick times announced for pair of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games
Kick times announced for pair of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:00:07 GMT
The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game weekend will feature the first-ever double hosting of marquee, BCS-style games on back-to-back days in the same venue.More >>
The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game weekend will feature the first-ever double hosting of marquee, BCS-style games on back-to-back days in the same venue.More >>
SAL Home Run Derby to Be Staged on Yorktown
SAL Home Run Derby to Be Staged on Yorktown
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 2:20 PM EDT2012-05-15 18:20:54 GMT
A classic Home Run Derby will make its debut in the most unusual site.More >>
A classic Home Run Derby will make its debut in the most unusual site.More >>

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SC Senate approves pension reform plan
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:54:56 GMT
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads
FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:21:17 GMT
The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.More >>
The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.More >>
CARTA fare increase fails, consolidation passes
CARTA fare increase fails, consolidation passes
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:39:12 GMT
CARTA riders will be happy to hear board members did not pass a fare increase at a meeting earlier Wednesday.More >>
CARTA riders will be happy to hear board members did not pass a fare increase at a meeting earlier Wednesday.More >>
FBI launches preliminary investigation into JP Morgan Chase
FBI launches preliminary investigation into JP Morgan Chase
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:21:38 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank. Mueller's commentMore >>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank.More >>
Facebook IPO could mean up to $2.1B for Calif.
Facebook IPO could mean up to $2.1B for Calif.
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:06 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:06:23 GMT
Facebook's public stock offering this week is projected to generate between $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion through mid-2013 for California's budget as shareholders cash in their shares.More >>
Facebook's public stock offering this week is projected to generate between $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion through mid-2013 for California's budget as shareholders cash in their shares.More >>

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Rain brings flooding to coastal area
Rain brings flooding to coastal area
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:31 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:31:15 GMT
A photo shared with our newsroom tells the story.More >>
A photo shared with our newsroom tells the story.More >>
Elon beats the Citadel 2-1
Elon beats the Citadel 2-1
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:47:21 GMT
ELON, N.C. – Austin Pritcher struck out five Elon batters over eight innings, but the Phoenix capitalized on two Citadel errors and handed the Bulldogs a 2-1 defeat in their Southern Conference seriesMore >>
Austin Pritcher struck out five Elon batters over eight innings, but the Phoenix capitalized on two Citadel errors and handed the Bulldogs a 2-1 defeat in their Southern Conference series opener Wednesday evening at Latham Park. More >>
Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Folly Beach police on the hunt for a cat killer
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:30:23 GMT
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
When Mike Riffert's cat, Judy, didn't come home Sunday night, he knew something was wrong.More >>
Should people be compensated for organ donation?
Should people be compensated for organ donation?
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:29:18 GMT
What would it take for you to donate your organs? According to a new NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll, Americans have a few creative ideas.More >>
What would it take for you to donate your organs? According to a new NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll, Americans have a few creative ideas.More >>
Flood warning for Berkeley county near Jamestown until 11:30pm
Flood warning for Berkeley county near Jamestown until 11:30pm
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:52 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:52:02 GMT
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9pm for the viewing area. Main threat will be damaging winds along with large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.More >>
Overnight will see mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance for showers and thunderstormsMore >>
GCFD had to cut the roof off to get driver out of wrecked vehicle
GCFD had to cut the roof off to get driver out of wrecked vehicle
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:04:26 GMT
Goose Creek Fire and Rescue responded to a two-car accident on Saint James Avenue and Brandywine Wednesday.More >>
Goose Creek Fire and Rescue responded to a two-car accident on Saint James Avenue and Brandywine Wednesday.More >>
N. Charleston fire crews responding to fire on Walnut St.
N. Charleston fire crews responding to fire on Walnut St.
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:29 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:29:57 GMT
Fire crews in North Charleston are currently responding to a structure fire on Walnut Street.More >>
Fire crews in North Charleston are currently responding to a structure fire on Walnut Street.More >>
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:54:56 GMT
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
Georgetown police arrest man suspected of beating 75-year-old veteran
Georgetown police arrest man suspected of beating 75-year-old veteran
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:53:16 GMT
Officials with the Georgetown police have confirmed that a person of interest has been arrested and charged in the beating of a 75-year-old veteran.More >>
Officials with the Georgetown police have confirmed that a person of interest has been arrested and charged in the beating of a 75-year-old veteran.More >>
Lady Cougar soccer team heading to Trinidad and Tobago
Lady Cougar soccer team heading to Trinidad and Tobago
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:50 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:50:58 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston women's soccer team and head coach Christian Michner are heading to Trinidad and Tobago this week for a 10-day trip that will give them a unique opportunityMore >>
College of Charleston women's soccer team and head coach Christian Michner are heading to Trinidad and Tobago this week for a 10-day trip that will give them a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture and play soccer internationally.More >>

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SC senators defeat attempt to block Common Core
SC senators defeat attempt to block Common Core
The South Carolina Senate has rejected Sen. Mike Fair's effort to block implementation of nationwide education standards in math and reading.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has rejected Sen. Mike Fair's effort to block implementation of nationwide education standards in math and reading.More >>
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
SC Senate approves pension reform plan
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a pension reform plan that puts most of the changes on new employees.More >>
Benedict AD Washington to receive NAACP award
Benedict AD Washington to receive NAACP award
Benedict College athletic director Willie Washington is receiving an award from the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.More >>
Benedict College athletic director Willie Washington is receiving an award from the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.More >>
'Born Alive' bill a vote from governor's desk
'Born Alive' bill a vote from governor's desk
The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a bill ensuring that a fetus which survives an abortion attempt is not treated as medical waste.More >>
The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a bill ensuring that a fetus which survives an abortion attempt is not treated as medical waste.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death in a Ridgeland pool hall. Solicitor Duffie Stone says Brett Howard was sentenced after he was convicted today of murder in the 2009 death of...More >>

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PHOTO GALLERY: HMS Bounty approaches Charleston
PHOTO GALLERY: HMS Bounty approaches Charleston
Updated: Thursday, May 10 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-05-10 15:56:56 GMT
Photos of the HMS Bounty as it approaches Charleston. Photos courtesy of Charleston Helicopters.
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Super Moon
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Super Moon
Updated: Sunday, May 6 2012 11:55 AM EDT2012-05-06 15:55:44 GMT
Reader and viewer submitted photos from the May 5, 2012 super moon as it appeared over the Charleston area of South Carolina.
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Reader and viewer submitted photos from the May 5, 2012 super moon as it appeared over the Charleston area of South Carolina.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Aerial photos from the McCaffrey search
PHOTO GALLERY: Aerial photos from the McCaffrey search
Updated: Thursday, May 3 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:52:24 GMT
Aerial photos from the scene of the McCaffrey search off Highway 61 in Charleston.More >>
Aerial photos from the scene of the McCaffrey search off Highway 61 in Charleston.More >>
PHOTO GALLERY: Peter Max comes to Charleston
PHOTO GALLERY: Peter Max comes to Charleston
Updated: Sunday, April 29 2012 5:11 PM EDT2012-04-29 21:11:55 GMT
Famed artist Peter Max held an exhibition in Charleston this weekend, showcasing his works that ranged from patriotic symbols, to sports legends, to popular rock stars.More >>
Famed artist Peter Max held an exhibition in Charleston this weekend, showcasing his works that ranged from patriotic symbols, to sports legends, to popular rock stars.More >>
PHOTO GALLERY: Boeing SC's 787 rollout and tour
PHOTO GALLERY: Boeing SC's 787 rollout and tour
Updated: Friday, April 27 2012 6:58 PM EDT2012-04-27 22:58:03 GMT
Photos from the North Charleston Boeing facility's rollout of the first 787. All photos by ABC News 4's Brian Troutman.
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Photos from the North Charleston Boeing facility's rollout of the first 787. All photos by ABC News 4's Brian Troutman.
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