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November 23, 2009

Clemson to build wind turbine facility in North Charleston
Clemson to build wind turbine facility in North Charleston

The U.S. Department of Energy announced Monday up to $45 million in grants to Clemson University for a wind energy test facility in North Charleston.

Food donations across the Lowcountry
Food donations across the Lowcountry

The Lowcountry Food Bank is sponsoring food donation drives across the the area.

2 Your Health:DHEC offers healthy holiday tips
2 Your Health:DHEC offers healthy holiday tips

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers sensible steps to protect yourself and others from contagious illnesses such as Novel H1N1 influenza, and food borne illnesses such as salmonella and E. coli.

Dirty secrets of Black Friday ‘doorbusters’
Dirty secrets of Black Friday ‘doorbusters’

Here are a few things bargain-hungry consumers need to know before they hit stores before dawn the day after Thanksgiving.

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Sanford faces 37 ethics charges
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Sanford faces 37 ethics charges

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces 37 ethics charges he broke state laws limiting official use of airplanes and involving campaign money.

RAW VIDEO: Police dashcam captures Leonid meteor shower

A Grand Junction, Colorado police cruiser was driving along when suddenly the sky lit up.

Virginia teen killed in wood chipper accident

It happened Sunday while the 15-year-old was helping clean up debris scattered on the ground by a recent storm.

Train derails in rural South Carolina, carrying sulfuric acid

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a Norfolk Southern train hauling sulfuric acid to derail in rural South Carolina.

AAA: More South Carolinians to hit the road this weekend
AAA: More South Carolinians to hit the road this weekend

Triple-A said Monday that more South Carolinians are expected to travel this Thanksgiving weekend, despite a 63 cents a gallon average increase in gas prices compared to a year ago.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Ohio robber eats the evidence

Police in Streetsboro, Ohio say a man arrested in connection with a bank robbery may have eaten some of the evidence.  See for yourself from the dash cam video.

CDC Survey: South Carolina one of most obese states
CDC Survey: South Carolina one of most obese states

The most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report from the CDC includes the first county-by-county survey of obesity nationwide, and it found that South Carolina has some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes.

17A in Moncks Corner reopened after school bus wreck
17A in Moncks Corner reopened after school bus wreck

Hwy 17A in Moncks Corner is open to traffic again after a collision between a car and school bus early Monday morning.

Student beating may be tied to Facebook
Student beating may be tied to Facebook

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy assaulted by a group of middle school classmates in Southern California may have been targeted after an Internet posting urged students to beat up redheads.

Cops: Man killed over NYC subway seat

A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car in midtown Manhattan, police said.

More expected to drive, less to fly Thanksgiving week

AAA auto club says about 33.2 million people will travel by car this year for Thanksgiving, a 2.1 percent jump from 2008.

Vicks nasal spray recalled over bacteria

Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said.

Parents of 8-year-old rape victim charged with ......
Parents of 8-year-old rape victim charged with ......

The parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by four boys in July were arrested Friday on child abuse charges, according to Arizona police.

Astronaut and Citadel grad welcomes baby girl
Astronaut and Citadel grad welcomes baby girl

Astronaut and Citadel graduate Randy Bresnik, the father of a new baby girl, will venture outside for the second time in three days.

State holds adoption fair for interested parents
State holds adoption fair for interested parents

The state is helping couples who want children learn about adoptions during national adoption month. There are nearly 5,400 displaced and abandoned children in South Carolina and the need for foster homes.

Transgender murderer renews electrolysis request

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence goes before a judge to ask for electrolysis treatments as she seeks a taxpayer-funded sex-change operation.

Aiken man charged with murder in stabbing

A 36-year-old Aiken man is charged with murder after police say he stabbed a friend to death Saturday night.

Funeral for missing girl set for Tuesday

The funeral for missing teen, 17 year old A’sha Rucker, will take place at 2pm on Tuesday at New Hopewell Baptist Church on Dorchester Road in Belton.


November 22, 2009

Family and friends remember lives lost
Family and friends remember lives lost

People gathered at Colleton County High School today to remember three lives lost to senseless violence.

Officials investigate fatal accident in Dorchester County
Officials investigate fatal accident in Dorchester County

Officials are investigating a fatal accident in Dorchester County

Fatal accident in Berkeley County
Fatal accident in Berkeley County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident.


November 21, 2009

Health care bill clears first Senate hurdle
Health care bill clears first Senate hurdle

Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote.

Shooting near a North Charleston apartment complex leads to flooded units
Shooting near a North Charleston apartment complex leads to flooded units

Some residents at the Garden at Montague apartment complex are cleaning up, after late night gunfire led to flooded apartments.

Fatal accident in Hollywood
Fatal accident in Hollywood

A man is dead after a single car accident in Hollywood

Shooting victim calls for help from truck stop
Shooting victim calls for help from truck stop

Colleton County Sheriff’s Deputies are still investigating a shooting.


November 20, 2009

Shooting investigation in Colleton County
Shooting investigation in Colleton County

Colleton County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting. They say a man came to the Circle C Truck Stop, and called for help after he was shot several times.

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