Tuesday, May 21, 2013

My Charleston Today: Return of the manatees

Warren Peper looks at stories making headlines today, including the idea of policing revelers along the Edisto River and the return of...

Possible lightning strike in Goose Creek ignites fire; flooding in areas of Charleston County

A fire ignited in Goose Creek and fire officials say a lightning strike may have been the source. Fire crews responded to the area of 115 Cannon Ave.

Jenny Sanford donates items to College of Charleston; 'Second Chance' e-book now available

Jenny Sanford has donated to the College of Charleston boxes of scrapbooks, emails, letters and thousands of other items kept during her marriage to...

DHEC names North Charleston clinic where patients were infected with hepatitis B

The state has issued a public health order after three patients were diagnosed with acute hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at...

‘X Factor’ taping at North Charleston Coliseum today and tomorrow

Simon Cowell and the other judges from “The X Factor” are in town to tape four shows at the North Charleston Coliseum.

No charges in fatal dog mauling of 80-year-old Harleyville man in wheelchair

Before he died earlier this month, an 80-year-old Harleyville man asked that authorities not pursue charges against anyone connected with the dogs...

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