Francis Marion has hidden cameras

Forest Service says devices used for law enforcement

Last month, Herman Jacob took his daughter and her friend camping in the Francis Marion National Forest. While poking around for some firewood, Jacob noticed a wire. He pulled the wire and followed it to a video camera and antenna. Read More

Reservists called to active duty

Air Force Reserve officials on Saturday began notifying more than 260 technicians, flight crews and other personnel in the Charleston area that they will be called to active duty soon. Read More

Spinning marathon raises $131,000

With disabled children watching or riding their own special indoor bicycles, more than 130 cyclists pedaled for hours Saturday in a "Spinning marathon" that raised $131,000 for Pattison's Academy, a Mount Pleasant summer camp. Read More

Man's body found in Francis Marion forest

Officials don’t believe foul play involved

Authorities on Saturday discovered the body of John Eury, a 40-year-old man from Mount Pleasant, slumped next to his Jeep in a sand pit in the Francis Marion National Forest. Officials don’t believe any foul play was involved. Read More

Spinning marathon raises $131,000 for Pattison’s Academy

With disabled children watching or riding their own special indoor bicycles, more than 130 cyclists pedaled for hours Saturday in a “Spinning marathon” that raised $131,000 for Pattison’s Academy, a Mount Pleasant summer camp. Read More

Air Force Reserve officials: active duty coming soon

Air Force Reserve officials on Saturday began notifying more than 260 technicians, flight crews and other personnel in the Charleston area that they will be called to active duty soon. Read More

Groups: Coal ash pollution worse

List should grow. Read More

Small stuff keeps city's crimefighters hopping

North Charleston has made national headlines for its high rates of violence, and police there are taking aggressive actions to address these serious crimes. What about lesser infractions? Read More

Some court records not easy to get

Most are online, but not in 3 major Lowcountry cities

All told, municipal courts in Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant handle more than 100,000 cases a year, from minor charges, such as disregarding a stop sign, to more serious ones, such as driving under the influence and child endangerment. Read More

Tests show particles not from plant

CANADYS -- State investigators have concluded that particles in well water near a South Carolina Electric & Gas coal-fired power plant probably are made of lignite, a geologic precursor of coal that has been found underground before in the area. Read More