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Local Red Cross deploys 3 volunteers to Oklahoma

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:00 EDT

The Lowcountry Red Cross confirms three volunteers from our region headed to Oklahoma to help with relief efforts after Monday's deadly tornado.

Battery advance to US Open Cup third round

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:45:00 EDT

The Charleston Battery will play on in the US Open Cup. The team defeated the Portland Timbers U23's by a score of one goal to nil on Tuesday evening at Jeld Wen Field.

Expanded VA outpatient clinic in Beaufort to open

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:00 EDT

An expanded veterans' outpatient clinic at the Naval Hospital in Beaufort is ready to accept patients.

1 wounded in Berkeley County shooting

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

An argument led to a shooting in Berkeley County Tuesday night, according to deputies.

Sangaree remembers Mother's Day tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:00 EDT

It was 15 years ago when a tornado ripped through the Sangaree subdivision. Winds exceeded 100 miles per hour when the tornado tore through the town on Mother's Day.

SC House committee crafting cybersecurity bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:10:00 EDT

A House committee's proposal for better securing South Carolina taxpayers' personal data would create a new computer technology agency that reports to the governor.

SC Senate defeats effort to expand Medicaid

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

South Carolina senators defeated another attempt by Democrats to extend Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.

Wine aged in Charleston Harbor recovered

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:00 EDT

A California winery has recovered four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon aged on the bottom of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina for three months.

Jenny Sanford donates materials to SC college

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:00 EDT

Jenny Sanford has donated her scrapbooks, emails and letters to the College of Charleston.

Officials hope Folly Beach park reopens by late Summer

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

Two years ago, a chunk of the South Carolina shore was torn apart by Hurricane Irene and parts of Folly beach County Park were washed away into the sea.

City to build low-income housing on renourished Hugo-ravaged land

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

In the Lowcountry, many people remember the destruction of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Almost 24 years later, the rebuilding effort continues.

Battling the high cost of having a baby

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Getting pregnant is a fairly easy process for most, but it can be difficult for others. The cost of actually having that baby can be a struggle for those who don't have the right insurance.

From Bishop England to leading the Big South

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Ryan Connolly is far from overpowering and not what most would call intimidating. But it would not be a stretch to say that the Bishop England grad is one of the best pitchers ever in the Big South conference.

Botched armed robbery leads to school lockdowns, say police

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

An attempted armed robbery at a home being remodeled in North Charleston was foiled when the victims told their assailant they did not have any money.

Battery's Kelly named Player of the Week

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:00 EDT

USL PRO named its Team of the Week for Week Nine of the season on Tuesday, with the Charleston Battery's Dane Kelly earning Player of the Week honors.

Storm damage surveys: What the National Weather Service does

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:00 EDT

Most of the country is heartbroken after hearing about the death and destruction caused by the tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, Monday afternoon.

Citadel's Griffman picks up Player of Week honors

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Tyler Griffin returned from a fractured foot last Wednesday and turned in a four-game performance that has earned him Southern Conference Player of the Week honors.

SC Gov Haley: Finish work on ethics bill this year

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to get a bill strengthening the state's weak ethics laws to her desk.

iPads put to the test in Lowcountry classroom

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

The classroom of the future is getting a test drive in Kristi Meeuwse's Kindergarten classroom at Drayton Hall Elementary.

Deputies: No charges in fatal dog mauling case

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

No charges will be filed in the case of a man who was mauled to death by dogs, officials announced Tuesday.

Wine aged in Charleston Harbor being recovered

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:00 EDT

A California winery is recovering four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that have aged on the floor of Charleston Harbor for the past three months.

Solicitor: Revamped GPS tracking system facing roadblock

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT

In November, Wilson's office met with the state Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon with plans to have the agency take over the GPS tracking system for the Ninth Circuit.

Low-income housing goes up on SC site hit by Hugo

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:36:00 EDT

After almost a quarter century, the city of Charleston is again building low-income housing in an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo.

SC State trustees consider new president's salary

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT

South Carolina State University trustees are meeting to approve the salary of the school's new president.

Deputies: Couple charged in hit-and-run that killed horse

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Charleston County deputies arrested two people after a hit-and-run investigation involving a horse that happened in March.

Meeting Street Academy students get a new pair of shoes

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:04:00 EDT

The Meeting Street Academy Running Club started off small, but excitement helped it grow.

Hepatitis B diagnosis at North Charleston clinic leads to DHEC order

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday issued a public order for a North Charleston clinic where they believe three people were diagnosed with Hepatitis B.

Crossing guard speaks out on 'death trap' intersection

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:00 EDT

For more than a year, the intersection at Sangaree Elementary school has been making headlines.

Mark Sanford holds neighborhood office hours

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:00 EDT

Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.

Haley's husband back home on leave

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley has canceled scheduled events to spend time with her husband during a break from his deployment to Afghanistan.

Orangeburg man arrested in connection with shooting

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

A man wanted in connection to a shooting that wounded two people in Orangeburg last week was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Rock Hill.

Ethan Mack will wait to make appeal on conviction

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

The man sentenced to 25 years for his role in the murder of Kate Waring was in court Monday for what he hopes is a second chance.

Expert: New moms should know dangers of infant abductions

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

An expert with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says the Charleston Police did a good job stopping a potential infant abduction attempt before a crime occurred.

Austin Pritcher selected SoCon Pitcher of the Year

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT

Seven Citadel players have been named to the All-Southern Conference baseball team by the league's coaches and media, a group headed by senior right-hander Austin Pritcher.

Butler, Murray earn All-SoCon second team honors

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

College of Charleston second baseman Blake Butler and outfielder Brandon Murray were named All-SoCon Second Team, the conference office announced Monday.

AG Wilson seeks calls from groups targeted by IRS

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:00 EDT

South Carolina's attorney general is soliciting calls from conservative groups that believe they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.

United restarts 787 flights after grounding

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.

Man who raped Lowcountry woman while wearing ankle monitor sentenced

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

A man who pleaded guilty Monday to raping a woman while he was wearing an ankle monitor as part of a supervised release was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Three Tigers named to All-ACC Team

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:00 EDT

Three Tigers were named Second-Team All-ACC in 2013.

CSU's Swan wins 63rd Annual Charleston City Amateur

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT

Jarrett Swan picked up top honors at the 63rd Annual Charleston City Amateur golf tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Municipal Golf Course.

1 wounded in shooting at North Charleston gas station

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT

One person was wounded in a shooting that stemmed from an altercation at a North Charleston gas station Saturday night. Now that man has been charged with attempted murder.

Yorktown, Coast Guard to set up Piccolo Spoleto display

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:32:00 EDT

The USS Yorktown and Coast Guard Sector Charleston are teaming up for a special Piccolo Spoleto art display aboard the retired aircraft carrier.

7.5% rate increase proposed for Mt. Pleasant water customers

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:24:00 EDT

The Mount Pleasant Waterworks is seeking a 7.5 percent increase in water and wastewater facility charges, as well as several other changes which will be discussed at a workshop Monday evening.

Charleston police trying to identify CostCo burglary suspect

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:04:00 EDT

Charleston police are trying to identify a person who broke into a car parked outside the CostCo in West Ashley and stole a laptop, a camera and some credit cards.

1st place Riverdogs return home Thursday

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT

The RiverDogs return home to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park after a seven-game road trip that saw Charleston travel to Greenville and Savannah.

Santee Cooper, Central Electric sign multi-billion-dollar extension

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:35:00 EDT

Two Lowcountry companies providing energy to 2 million South Carolinians announced Monday they had signed a multi-billion-dollar extension to an existing deal.

AT&T hiring 120 people, including 70 new jobs

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:14:00 EDT

AT&T is hiring 120 people across South Carolina as it expands its wired and wireless network nationwide. More than 30 of those jobs will come in the Charleston area.

Gas prices hold steady in SC, spike across nation

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:34:00 EDT

Average gas prices in South Carolina rose less than a cent last week, according to gas price tracking website Gasbuddy.com.

SC deputy dies after working security at fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

A South Carolina sheriff's deputy has died after working three nights of security at the scene of a fire that destroyed 26 condominiums near Myrtle Beach in March.

United to restart 787 flights on Monday

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:35:00 EDT

United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.

SCHP: Woman dies on I-95 while trying to leave moving car

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:13:00 EDT

A woman was hit and killed by a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 Sunday evening when she tried to exit another moving vehicle.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million.

Motorcycle crash leaves one dead

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:43:00 EDT

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash they say left one person dead.

Family holds out hope for SC woman missing 2 years

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:20:00 EDT

A South Carolina family is determined to never give up on finding their loved one, keeping in mind that three women held hostage for a decade were rescued in Cleveland.

Worlds collide at XCon Myrtle Beach

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

While Bike Week revved through the Grand Strand, one Harley people saw wasn't a motorcycle, but the Joker's girlfriend.

SC colleges look at on-campus tobacco bans

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

Campus-wide bans against smokers could spread to several South Carolina universities.

Hartsville store owner guilty of insurance fraud

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

A jury has found a Hartsville store owner guilty of faking an assault and setting fire to her own store to get insurance money.

No deaths reported during Grand Stand biker week

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:54:00 EDT

Authorities are reporting few problems with the Spring Harley-Davidson motorcycle Rally along the Grand Strand.

Ex-Horry County officer fined for harassing wife

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:00 EDT

A former Horry County police officer has been ordered to pay a $500 fine for harassing his estranged wife.

Largest Spoleto season to unfold next week in SC

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:50:00 EDT

The Spoleto Festival USA this season will be the largest ever, offering 160 performances by 45 artists and ensembles.

Carpenters for Christ return for church dedication in Walterboro

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:00 EDT

When Carpenters for Christ first came to the site of great swamp Baptist Church, only the foundation way laid but today

Camp Breathe Easy program prepares kids for summer play

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:05:00 EDT

The school year will be ending shortly and at Camp Breathe Easy kids and parents are reminded asthma triggers are everywhere, even when they are playing in the park this summer.

Ethan Mack files for relief hearing

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT

The man convicted of killing a prominent Charleston attorney's daughter in 2009 filed for a relief hearing this week.

Academic Magnet captures the girls 2A state soccer title

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:23:00 EDT

The Academic Magnet girls soccer team are state champions once again. This following a 2-1 win over Christ Church in a game that was decided on penalty kicks.

Hanahan senior lives out dream of becoming ESPN anchor

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

The students, teachers and parents of Hanahan High School sent one of their own on a once-in-a-lifetime, all-access tour of ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn.

Bride-to-be warns: A stroke can happen to anyone

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Holly Harrison was at work this past Valentine's Day when things took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. Harrison became sick in the stomach and passed out in the bathroom.

Walterboro public safety chief fired Friday, officials confirm

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Walterboro's public safety chief was relieved of his duties Friday morning, officials confirmed.

CFD recruits make 9-mile run for Charleston 9

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

A group of 20 fire department recruits made a 9-mile run Friday that led them past all of the fire stations on the peninsula and served as a tribute to the Charleston 9.

Protecting dolphins during boating season

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

While you are out on the water, you may encounter dolphins but it's important not to get too close.

Red Cross in need of disaster volunteers for hurricane season

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

The Red Cross is looking for more disaster relief volunteers as it prepares for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

Plan approved, Gullah Geechee panel moves forward

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:00 EDT

The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan.

Man accused of assaulting girlfriend caught in North Charleston

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:26:00 EDT

An Orangeburg man accused of assaulting his girlfriend in Orangeburg County was captured Friday by U.S. Marshals in North Charleston.

Battery to play Portland Timber’s U23’s in US Open Cup

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

The Charleston Battery takes on the Portland Timbers U23's in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next Tuesday

CCSO: Johns Island man charged with criminal sexual conduct

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT

Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office have arrested a John's Island man accused of fondling two girls.

Additional charges for man accused of home invasion

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

Rudolph Brown, 36, who is on probation for narcotic charges, was initially charged with burglary in the first degree and two counts of kidnapping.

ABCNews4 in DC: Mark Sanford takes oath in return to Congress

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT

Mark Sanford is back in the District of Columbia. He was sworn into Congress Wednesday afternoon.

SC unemployment falls to lowest rate in 5 years

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years.

4's Freebies: Pizza Hut, boating and more!

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:00 EDT

Whether you home school your kids, own a boat or you're looking to feed your body and spirit, this week's installment is just for you!

Candice Glover wins `American Idol'

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:00 EDT

Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

Family forced from home following early morning fire

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:00 EDT

A family of four was forced from a Goose Creek home after an early morning fire Friday.

Meeting of 4-state Gullah Geechee panel set

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:23:00 EDT

The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast is holding its quarterly meeting. The Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor Commission meets in Conway.

SC Guard trains across state in disaster response

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:40:00 EDT

About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.

Vets from World War II carrier hold final reunion

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:38:00 EDT

Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Son looking for answers in mom's 'suspicious' death

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

When 20-year-old Robbie Johnson learned his mom, 37-year old Tabetha Grooms, had been found dead in her bathtub, he was shocked.

Carolina Film Alliance celebrates state’s new film law

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Supporters say the new incentives to film crews will lead to more jobs and a huge boost to the state's economy.

Trio charged in Summerville burglary, shooting

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:26:00 EDT

Three men were arrested and charged for their alleged connection to a Summerville burglary that left one person with a gunshot wound earlier this month.

Robbie Dodds brings team-leading big bat back to Mt. Pleasant

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:00 EDT

The Georgia Southern junior outfielder is born and raised in Mt. Pleasant. He's lived here his whole life. But this weekend, Robbie Dodds is a visitor.

Mount Pleasant parents urged to voice bus concerns

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

The Jennie Moore Elementary Improvement Council sent letters to parents Wednesday urging them to let their voices be heard about school buses.

'Idol' competition shines spotlight on Charleston music scene

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

Elise Testone's former boss says he's not surprised the Lowcountry is making a name for itself on the national stage with big voices because music is fostered at an early age through church.

1 dead in West Ashley car accident

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT

One person died Thursday evening in a car accident on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard.

Video shows Vick asks for driver after DUI arrest

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT

State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

Military working dogs show off skills in demo

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Military dogs work right along side their human counterparts in police cars and on deployments...these four-legged police are just as much a part of the security forces as their handlers.

USPS: 22 SC postal workers bit by dogs in 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

The United States Postal Service said Thursday that 22 mail carriers in South Carolina have been bitten by dogs this year.

Democrats criticize Gov Haley for state plane use

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Deputies seize gaming machines from Moncks Corner business

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office deputies got complaints of illegal gaming devices which turned into a citation for the business owner.

No Powerball winner; jackpot soars to $475 million

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.

Boone Hall apologizes for noise from fireworks show

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:58:00 EDT

After several complaints from area residents, Boone Hall Plantation officials have issued an apology for the fireworks show that kept neighbors up Wednesday night.

Sumter Utility truck flips off Ravenel Bridge

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

Charleston police have confirmed that an Sumter Utility truck fell off a ramp of the Ravenel Bridge into the field below.

Report: Two men barely escape house fire in Colleton

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:58:00 EDT

Colleton Fire and Rescue crews battled a house fire for five hours after the residents barely escaped from the flames.

Ride of Silence is personal for Charleston widow

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:03:00 EDT

A Ride of Silence event was held in the Lowcountry on Wednesday. Hundreds of similar events were held around the country in honor of cyclists hit and killed by cars every year.

CCPRC: Steel sheet piles initiate groin build on Folly

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:00 EDT

Since last month, contractors have been pumping new sand onto areas of Folly Beach that have eroded away.

SC slave cabin dismantled for Smithsonian display

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:38:00 EDT

A slave cabin dating to the 1850s on the South Carolina coast will help millions of Americans get a better understanding of slavery.

Ordinance: Charleston nightspots police patrons

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:35:00 EDT

Nightspots in Charleston would have to do more to police their patrons under an ordinance making its way through city council.

2013 Atlantic storm names released by NHC

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:00 EDT

As usual, the list alternates between boy and girl names. For 2013, it kicks off with "Andrea," followed by "Barry," "Chantal," "Dorian," "Erin" and "Fernand."

Charleston attorney new SC Bar president

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Attorneys from across South Carolina are holding a meeting on Sullivan's Island.

Georgetown cleaning up abandoned homes

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:42:00 EDT

The abandoned homes problem is getting better, according to the city of Georgetown. Janet Grant is the code enforcement officer for the city. She says people have been responsive in one way or another to letters they've sent out.

Bill would allow advertisements on school activities buses

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Right now, the law prohibits selling ad space on school buses and activities buses, but that would change with a provision in the state budget. And it's a change at least one state lawmaker is against.

Letter calls CCSD board's poor attendance a 'new low'

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

Superintendent Nancy McGinley sent a letter to trustees after less than half attended a monthly workshop.

Hours left to weigh in on Harbor View Road project

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Wednesday is the last day for people to weigh in on the modified design of the Harbor View Road project on James Island. The design includes a roundabout, new traffic signals, crosswalks and a reduced speed limit.

ABC announces Fall lineup

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

ABC is adding 14 new shows to its programming slate this Fall and says goodbye to almost a dozen others.

Driver eludes police in high-speed chase

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

A drug stop in West Ashley led to a high-speed chase up Interstate 26 Monday evening, police said. The person driving the car was able to elude police in the chase.

Minor tritium leak reported at SC nuclear plant

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Federal regulators say more than 100 gallons of water with traces of a radioactive hydrogen isotope have leaked at the Catawba Nuclear Station.

Senators may walk out of MUSC election over taxes

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

Senators are threatening to walk out of a joint session of the General Assembly expected to elect a legislator's father to the Medical University of South Carolina board.

Police: Man shot in thigh after giving robber $20

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:00 EDT

Walterboro Public Safety officers were called to the Colleton County Medical Center after a man checked himself in with a bullet wound to his leg.

Drive-by shooting suspects at large in Walterboro

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

Walterboro police responded to reports of a shooting at a Black Street home Tuesday.

Virginia homicide suspects arrested in SC

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

A man and woman wanted in a death in Virginia have been arrested in South Carolina.

Powerball jackpot balloons to $360M in weeks

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:25:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.

Hilton Head Airport changes to make travel easier

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:16:00 EDT

A planned $2 million upgrade at the Hilton Head Island Airport will address a problem that's been affecting passengers for the past decade.

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:10:00 EDT

South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

Body found in Colleton house fire

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:43:00 EDT

One person died in a house fire in Colleton County Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

CPD captures BP butt grabber who then hit victim with car

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

Charleston police arrested a man Tuesday and charged him with an assault at a gas station.

Telehealth therapy grows among veterans

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

One of the advances the research team showcased was Telehealth therapy. This is a the use of videoconferencing with programs like Skype where patients can log on from anywhere for a session.

213 East bay fire started in Light, officials say

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT

The fire that destroyed four downtown Charleston businesses in April started in a storage room on the second floor, fire officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Coroner: Amputee pulled from wheelchair, killed by dogs

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT

The Dorchester County coroner's office has released information about a dog attack that left an already paralyzed man dead.

Breast cancer survivor to Jolie: 'I'd give her a hug today'

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

Wendy Anderson said Jolie can show other women it will be okay. She had an elective mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in her other breast.

Murder for hire target in court for suspect's hearing

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

Federal hearings in a murder for hire plot continued Tuesday in Charleston. The man officials say first told them he was involved in the scheme pleaded not guilty.

SC senator: Loan for hacking bills wrong approach

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT

A Republican state senator is criticizing how the Department of Revenue paid its clean-up bills following the massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.

SC gun raffle on hold because of lottery concerns

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT

A South Carolina Republican group is putting on hold plans its plans to raffle off an AR-15 rifle amid concerns the event is an illegal lottery.

King Street keeps booming

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

The announcement last week of top global retailer H&M opening its doors on King Street has brought back the buzz to the city's hottest street.

Parents sue SC, hospital over child's sex surgery

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:10:00 EDT

A couple is suing the state of South Carolina for what they say was unnecessary sexual assignment surgery on a toddler they adopted.

Charleston County EMS gets new ambulances

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Charleston County EMS is rolling out six new ambulances in its fleet, and two more on the way. The new trucks have improved safety measures both inside and out, according to officials.

Man arrested for taking items from unlocked cars

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

After several cars were broken into on Johns Island, police have arrested a man they believe is behind the thefts.

Man gets 40 years in SC double homicide

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

A South Carolina man will serve the next 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing two Orangeburg women.

Police: Man assaulted while having beer with neighbor

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

A North Charleston man was arrested and charged with attacking another man last week after the two men shared a beer.

Motorcyclist taken to MUSC after fiery crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle accident during morning rush hour Tuesday.

Country school changed to charter school

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

St. Paul's Academy in Hollywood changes ownership and concept to become Lowcountry Leadership Charter School.

3 injured in Goose Creek club shooting

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Deputies say they found 18 bullet holes in a car after an early morning shooting in Goose Creek.

Smithsonian to preserve Edisto slave cabin

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:34:00 EDT

A slave cabin on Edisto Island is going to be preserved by the Smithsonian Institution.

House bill supports Medal of Honor museum in SC

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:20:00 EDT

State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Convicted drugged driver: 'It destroyed me'

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT

She doesn't want to release her name, but she does want to share her story. The unnamed woman says she remembers the first time she got drunk. She was 6 years old and her mother had given her moonshine to help with sickness.

Mark Sanford throws 'thank you' party for voters

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:11:00 EDT

Former governor and Congressman-elect Mark Sanford on Wednesday will be sworn into a familiar seat, representing the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina.

Senate budget plan could include $15M for buses

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:18:00 EDT

The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Cops: Orangeburg man stole grandma's wheelchair

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:17:00 EDT

Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair.

Gullah Geechee plan gets Interior Dept. approval

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior.

Restaurant holding benefit for child speech disorder

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Jim'N Nick's Bar-B-Q restaurant in North Charleston will hold a spirit night in honor of Apraxia Awareness Day Tuesday.

Dragon boating a reward for students who have overcome obstacles

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT

The Turnaround Program is a program that helps students in Berkeley County overcome adversity.

4th suspect charged in murder for hire plot

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

The man federal agents said led a murder for higher plot to kill Nancy Latham, the state lottery commission's treasurer, appeared in federal court Monday.

Bucs’ Ison earns Big South Player of the Week honors for 2nd time

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:00 EDT

Charleston Southern's Bobby Ison has been named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Baseball Player of the Week for the second time this season, the League announced today.

Developer to build new hotel in Mount Pleasant

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT

A real estate development company hopes to build a new six-story hotel on the site of the Masters Inn in Mount Pleasant.

Esposito, Anderson to serve 1-game suspensions

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT

South Carolina assistant coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve NCAA mandated one-game suspensions as a result of their ejections.

Bulldog earns spot on College Football Performance Awards Watch List

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

Coming off an outstanding junior year which included a 1,000-yard rushing season, Citadel B-back Darien Robinson has been named to the College Football Performance Awards watch list for the 2013 campaign.

Budget week begins in South Carolina Senate

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

It's budget week in the South Carolina Senate.

No injuries but several displaced after morning apartment fire

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:43:00 EDT

Charleston's consolidated dispatch has confirmed that crews were called to a fire at an apartment complex around 7:15 a.m. Monday.

Charleston County man dies in backhoe accident

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

Charleston County authorities have released the name of a man who died in a backhoe accident in North Charleston.

13-year-old boy drowns in Colleton County

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT

Fire and Rescue officials say a 13-year-old boy drowned around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Colleton County.

Investigators say mobile home fire in Colleton was intentionally set

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Crews responded to a double wide mobile home fire Saturday and investigators say the fire was intentionally set.

Police: Medical issue caused driver to drive into Wendy's

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:08:00 EDT

Mt. Pleasant police responded to a car hitting a building call Monday morning.

CPD: Suspects pretend to be police, rob West Ashley home

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

Charleston police have arrested one of three men wanted for a home invasion and kidnapping in West Ashley.

Expect noise increase around MCAS Beaufort

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

Residents of Beaufort who live near the air station may note an increase in jet noise this week as troops ready for deployment.

SC gas prices move up for first time in months

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:14:00 EDT

Retail gas prices across the Palmetto State ticked up for the first time in months last week, according to gas price tracking website GasBuddy.com.

SC untangles snag in inland port project

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer.

GCSO looking for suspect after bar fight turns into shooting

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT

The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for attempted murder.

Sanford: Republicans have been 'squishy'

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:35:00 EDT

Mark Sanford took to the airwaves to talk about his recent election and his top priorities for Washington.

Gullah Geechee plan gets Interior Dept. approval

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:09:00 EDT

A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior.

Snails also play crucial role in salt marshes

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

There are other signs the delicate balance of the salt marsh ecosystem is not in balance in parts of the Lowcountry. Die-off or die-back is one visual, but snails are also adding to the slow recovery of the marsh.

Autopsy: Orangeburg inmate died of natural causes

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Authorities say an autopsy shows that one of four inmates who died at the Orangeburg County Detention Center over the past nine months died of natural causes.

SC immigration unit measures successes, challenges

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

2 men shot in Ladson home invasion

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:08:00 EDT

Deputies say two men were shot during a home invasion Friday night.

Coroner IDs man who died after falling in hole

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT

Police say a worker died Saturday at a work site when he fell in a hole and was covered by dirt.

Beaufort plans 'American Idol' watch parties

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says the city will hold watch parties for Candice Glover's final two nights on "American Idol" this week.

RiverDogs to host 10th annual 'Run, Forrest, Run' 5K

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:10:00 EDT

Fans of the Charleston RiverDogs may not be able to run forever like Forrest Gump, but they can lace up their running shoes and head to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park for the 10th Annual "Run Forrest Run" 5K Race.

College of Charleston graduates say they're ready for work

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:03:00 EDT

Charleston native and 1969 College of Charleston graduate Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell gave the 2013 commencement speech at the school's commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Coastal Carolina University honors graduates at Spring Commencement

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:59:00 EDT

A total of 739 candidates for graduation marched across the stage this morning in Coastal Carolina University's spring commencement ceremony at Brooks Stadium.

2013 has been the year of weird weather cycles

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:36:00 EDT

One thing that is sure about the weather is it's always in flux, and to a large degree unpredictable beyond about 48 hours.

Charleston law school grad reaches long-time dream

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:05:00 EDT

When Ellis Colvin's mother served on a federal grand jury when he was 5 years old, he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.

Darius Rucker addresses USC Honors College grads

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:02:00 EDT

Country music star Darius Rucker says this year's graduating class from the University of South Carolina should follow their dreams and make room for service to others.

US Sen. Tim Scott visiting Grand Strand, Pee Dee

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is planning a weekend tour of parts of South Carolina.

SC moms hold rally for gun violence victims

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

A group of South Carolina mothers is holding a rally at the Statehouse to honor people killed by gun violence.

Federal judge speaking to Charleston law grads

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:55:00 EDT

A top federal appellate judge is speaking to new graduates of the Charleston School of Law.

Boeing plans to shed 1,500 IT jobs in Wash.

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

The Boeing Co. plans to shed 1,500 information-technology jobs in Washington state over the next three years.

Coastal SC park holds backyard campout event

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

People who have never pitched a tent in the woods or slept in a sleeping bag outdoors can get some tips at an event at a South Carolina park.

Bluffton Republicans raffling AR-15 rifle

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:29:00 EDT

The Greater Bluffton Republican Club is looking for more members and money.

Mother: 'They took my son's life'

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:26:00 EDT

A Berkeley County mother Friday night made a desperate plea, seeking help in solving her son's 2011 murder.

Mom drops pounds for her family

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

Patricia Jenkins says she struggled with weight for quite some time, but didn't realize how it weighed on her children.

Gov. Haley signs economic incentives bill at Boeing

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Two-thousand jobs are expected to come with Boeing's eight-year investment, another reason why the bill made it through the state legislature so quickly.

Local geography whiz going to nationals in D.C.

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

Krish Patel's home is filled with maps, but they are just one of the resources he uses when studying for the nationwide geography bee.

Woman to judge: 'I don't do cocaine, and I don't do heroin'

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

Authorities removed a boy from a West Ashley home Thursday, after they said they found beer cans and needles in the house.

Southbound lanes of Highway 170 to close Saturday

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Southbound lanes of Highway 170 near the town of Okatie, S.C., will close Saturday morning for several days while crews repair a waterline.

Mount Pleasant man charged in child's death

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

A Mount Pleasant man was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse for his alleged role in the death of a 2-year-old left in his care in March.

3 men arrested following drug search

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Three North Charleston men were arrested following a search at an Ashley Shores Drive home on Thursday.

3rd person arrested in Armory tanker theft

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Deputies making a traffic stop late Friday morning managed to capture one of the people they say was involved in a fuel theft from the National Guard Armory.

Summerville accidents snarl morning commute, trooper injured

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:31:00 EDT

A helicopter was called in to transport one of the victims to the hospital.

Student suspended for having a steak knife at school

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

Dorchester District Two officials say a Rollings Middle School of the Arts student was suspended for having a steak knife in a bookbag.

Magnolia celebrates National Public Gardens Day

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

It's National Public Gardens Day and a park near Charleston is celebrating with free admission.

Google, city teaming up to capture beauty of Charleston

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Boeing increases its local footprint

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

It's the second act for the aerospace giant Boeing here in the Lowcountry.

5 arrested for drugs, child placed in protective custody

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

A toddler was removed from a West Ashley home filled with everything from beers to bugs and empty beer cans. The child's mother and the two people charged with caring for the child have been arrested.