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Powerball drawing today for record high jackpot

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Tonight's Powerball jackpot is up to a record $600 million. More>>

Plane makes emergency landing after leaving Charleston

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The Charleston International Airport confirms Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing this morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston. More>>

Hurricane Expo Saturday on James Island

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Get everything you need to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season Saturday at the James Island Hurricane Expo. More>>

Downtown beer garden helps Pet Helpers Video included

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Brittlebank Park is home to the second annual Charleston Beer Garden Saturday beginning at noon. More>>

Beaufort abuzz after Candice Glover wins American Idol Video included

A sign congratulating Candice sits outside a local business. A sign congratulating Candice sits outside a local business.
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Beaufort is abuzz with activity after Candice Glover claimed the crown of American Idol on the 12th season of the popular competition reality show. More>>

National Weather Service to change how Flood Warnings are issued Video included

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The National Weather Service is preparing to change the way they handle flood warnings. When a flood warning is issues, the entire county is covered by that warning. As an example, when the Santee River More>>

Traffic stop near Folly Road leads to arrest of robbery suspects

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A traffic stop near Folly Road and Camp Road at about 1 a.m. Friday led to the arrest of two suspects who had committed an armed robbery 30 minutes earlier near Vanderhorst Street and Thomas Street downtown. More>>

Elementary school goes marching to raise funds for a special needs student Video included

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The students of Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary went marching Friday afternoon, chanting, "Who are we marching for? MARY ASHLEY!" Mary Ashley Barbot is a special needs student at the school who More>>

Vets from World War II carrier hold final reunion Video included

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

Charleston man facing criminal sexual conduct charges on children

Dwayne A. Thompson. Dwayne A. Thompson.
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A man is behind bars facing criminal sexual conduct charges for crimes dating back to 2008.
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Walterboro public safety director "relieved of his duties"

Otis Rhodes. (courtesy - Walterboro City website) Otis Rhodes. (courtesy - Walterboro City website)
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Walterboro's Public Safety Officer in no longer with the city. More>>

Police make arrest in Orangeburg home invasion, shooting

Police say Zyrale Jeter and an accomplice went to an address on Faglier Circle with the intention of robbing the home Police say Zyrale Jeter and an accomplice went to an address on Faglier Circle with the intention of robbing the home
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Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an early morning home invasion Friday where two were shot. More>>

Authorities need help in identifying individuals in surveillance images

Police need the public's help in identifying these persons. Police need the public's help in identifying these persons.
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Detectives are seeking to identify the individuals in the images from surveillance footage. More>>

Meeting of four-state Gullah Geechee panel set

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The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast is holding its quarterly meeting. More>>

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

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

Academic Magnet High School receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents Academic Magnet High School with our cool school award More>>

Students collect hats for peer with cancer Video included

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When doctors diagnosed a third grade student at Beech Hill Elementary School with Leukemia, his classmates jumped into action. More>>

Home destroyed by fire in Goose Creek

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Crews say there was extensive damage to the home, but no one was injured. More>>

Northwood Academy receives Cool School award Video included

The school's living history project creates a fun lesson and helps to discover student talent. The school's living history project creates a fun lesson and helps to discover student talent.
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News 2 presents Northwood Academy with our Cool School Award More>>

Charleston bars to face some new rules if ordinance passes Video included

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The city of Charleston is proposing a new ordinance requiring more responsibility for bar owners. But only one of those proposed regulations is raising eyebrows. The ordinance was brought to the table More>>

South Carolinian Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

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Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison. The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., looked stunned when "Idol" More>>

2 Your Health What are your stroke risks?

2 Your Health What are your stroke risks?

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A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. More>>

FOLLOW UP: When does a child identify with a specific gender? Video included

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Adopted parents Pam and Mark Crawford are suing the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the Medial University of South Carolina and the Greenville Hospital System because their intersex child More>>

Fights break out at James Island Charter High School

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Shortly before 8 Thursday morning, Charleston Police responded to James Island Charter High School in reference to a large altercation happening in the court yard. Seven students were detained for fighting More>>

Reality Check: School fire inspections not regulated Video included

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Your children spend more than six hours a day, 180 days a year in school. However, a Reality Check Investigation found, nothing in the South Carolina State Code regulates how often those school buildings More>>

National Police Week recognized at Joint Base Charleston Video included

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This week is National Police Week. Officials at Joint Base Charleston Air Base demonstrated several ways military police officers do their job. Folks from Combat Arms were there to show numerous weapons More>>

Charleston Deputies looking for suspect in high speed chase Video included

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Charleston County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a suspected drug dealer who led several law enforcement agencies on a high speed chase Monday, spanning three counties. More>>

SWAT responds to shotgun fired in North Charleston

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Wednesday around 10 p.m. North Charleston Police and SWAT responded to shots fired on Salamander Creek Lane. More>>

Police arrest three suspects in Summerville home invasion

Damien Stokes, Tyrell Miles and Brandon Brown have been charged with 1st degree burglary. Damien Stokes, Tyrell Miles and Brandon Brown have been charged with 1st degree burglary.
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Authorities have arrested three people in connection with a home invasion in Summerville on May 1.Police have charged three people in a home invasion:  Damien Stokes, Tyrell Miles and Brandon Brown have More>>

Police seize gambling machines in Berkeley County

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Deputies with the Drug Enforcement Unit of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, along with agents from S.L.E.D., conducted an investigation at the Hidden Cove in Moncks Corner on May 14, 2013. More>>

CDC: Fecal bacteria common in swimming pools

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Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. More>>

Engineers move forward with plans to widen the road in front of Ashley Ridge High Video included

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Thursday plans to widen the tiny road that runs in front of Ashley Ridge High School moves forward.

Engineers with the project will collect public comments on the design Thursday night at the school.
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Police arrest suspect in domestic violence case

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Early Wednesday morning police responded to St. Francis Hospital for a domestic violence incident. More>>

Deadly explosion in Afghan capital kills six Americans

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At least two children also died in the powerful explosion in eastern Kabul. More>>

Now Venezuela is running out of toilet paper

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There's a toilet paper shortage in the country, in addition to a shortage of milk, butter, coffee and cornmeal. More>>

Academic Magnet High students learn skills to master thesis projects Video included

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Students at Academic Magnet are mastering a unique skill in high school. It's a signature program that is helping to produce outstanding scholars. More>>

Charleston Police make arrest after suspect flees traffic stop

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Charleston Police officers say they have made an arrest after a traffic stop Wednesday night.

Police tell News 2 they were performing a traffic stop near Highway 61 and Wappoo Road when the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Officers say they were able to catch the suspect. He is currently in custody. More>>

1 in 175 million odds of winning Powerball Jackpot Video included

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With $360 million on the line, the winning numbers were drawn late Wednesday night. The numbers listed as: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41, and the Powerball is 32. If you didn't win, don't feel bad. The chances of More>>

Fireworks reason for loud booms in Mt. Pleasant

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Dozens of calls pouring into the News 2 newsroom reporting loud booms or explosions in Mt. Pleasant Wednesday night. Callers from several different areas in Mt. Pleasant including Park West, Dunes West, More>>

Nationwide manhunt for suspected child pornographer ends

Nationwide manhunt for suspected child pornographer ends

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The nationwide manhunt for a "John Doe" suspected child pornographer ended a little more than 24 hours after a public appeal for information about his identity and whereabouts. More>>

Photos of dogs from fatal mauling of man in wheelchair are released Video included

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It was on May 8th Deputies in Dorchester County responded to a gruesome mauling at Spring Branch and Dunning Roads. What makes the incident even more troubling for family members like Willie James was the helplessness of the 80-year old victim during the attack. More>>

Republican Mark Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback Video included

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Republican Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor whose extramarital affair sank his political career in 2009, is returning to Congress to reclaim his old House seat as he forges a comeback. More>>

Horse slaughterhouses could affect South Carolina equine Video included

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In 2011, Congress reinstated funding for horse slaughter which prompted businesses around the country to plan new slaughterhouses, which existed before a 2006 ban. More>>

A utility truck falls off Ravenel Bridge Wednesday afternoon Video included

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Charleston City Police confirm to News 2 that Wednesday afternoon a utility truck fell over the side of the Ravenel Bridge. More>>

The Sago Palm in your yard could kill your dog or cat Video included

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A popular plant in Lowcountry yards is also deadly to your cats and dogs. The entire Sago Palm can not only make your dog sick, a Goose Creek veterinarian says if not treated, your dog is likely to die. More>>

Harleyville amputee killed in dog attack

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A Harleyville man passed away on Sunday from injuries he received in a dog attack.  The Dorchester County Coroner's Office says 80-year-old Carlton Freeman was riding in a wheelchair at Spring Branch and More>>

Investigators: "Crew not properly trained" on fire boat that crashed Video included

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In the days following the April 13 boat accident that left the City of Charleston's newly incorporated fire boat extensively damaged, investigators questioned the training of the crew. More>>

Senators may walk out of MUSC election over taxes

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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. More>>

Powerball® Jackpot drawing Wednesday night for $360 million

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2012 was the year of big jackpots, and 2013 is shaping up similarly.  A $360 million Powerball® jackpot is captivating the nation.
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VA Medical Center hosts Walk and Roll event to promotes employee wellness

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The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center will host a 2K "walk and roll" event on May 15, at 11 a.m. to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. More>>

Folly beach county park stabilization project underway

Hurricane Irene severely damaged Folly Beach park in 2011. Hurricane Irene severely damaged Folly Beach park in 2011.
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A stabilization project is underway to make repairs to the Folly Beach park that was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene in 2011. More>>

Man's body found in burned home near Walterboro

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Colleton County officials are working to identify the body of a man found in a burned home near Walterboro.Firefighters were called to the home shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday.Fire-Rescue Chief Barry McRoy More>>

Sanford takes oath Wednesday in Washington DC Video included

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Wednesday Congressman-elect Mark Sanford participates in the ceremonial swearing in to take his seat in the US House of Representatives. More>>

Goose Creek council tables tax hike proposal Video included

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The city's proposed tax hike would have applied to prepared foods and beverages. More>>

Charleston Fire Department: East Bay fire may have originated in storage area

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The fire that ravaged four buildings along Downtown Charleston's East Bay Street last month seems to have originated in a storage area. According to the Charleston city fire department, the fire started More>>

Berkeley School Board addresses SLED investigation Video included

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Chair Doug Cooper starting the meeting off with long statement directly addressing the SLED investigation of Berkeley County's recent school bond referendum. Cooper says he is not aware of anyone with More>>

SCDOT proposed changes to Johns Island intersection met with resistance Video included

SCDOT proposes a big change for the intersection of US-17 and Main Road on Johns Island. SCDOT proposes a big change for the intersection of US-17 and Main Road on Johns Island.
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The intersection of US-17 and Main Road on Johns Island is about to get a major revamp. On Tuesday night the South Carolina Department of Transportation held a public information meeting to showcase their More>>

2 Your Health "What is intersex?"

2 Your Health "What is intersex?"

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"Intersex" is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male. More>>

Death investigation continues in Dorchester County Video included

Tabetha Grooms died on May 9th at MUSC Tabetha Grooms died on May 9th at MUSC
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Clay Pennington worked with 37-year old Tabetha Grooms for almost a decade. She helped manage his store Sonny's CITGO, off Boone Hill Road in Summerville. His voice quivered with emotion while he offered up some kind words. More>>

Children with rare speech disorder get a voice today Video included

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The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) is bringing awareness to a rare neurological disorder by declaring May 14 the first Apraxia Awareness Day. More>>

Lawsuit filed against DSS, MUSC and Greenville Hospital System for surgery on intersex child Video included

Tuesday morning, lawyers filed a groundbreaking and potentially landmark lawsuit in South Carolina state and federal court. Tuesday morning, lawyers filed a groundbreaking and potentially landmark lawsuit in South Carolina state and federal court.
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Tuesday morning, lawyers filed a groundbreaking and potentially landmark lawsuit in South Carolina state and federal court. More>>

ICE seeks to identify producer of child porn and rescue child from sexual abuse

The images shown here have been pulled from a video depicting the sexual abuse of a minor. These images have been sanitized for public release. The images shown here have been pulled from a video depicting the sexual abuse of a minor. These images have been sanitized for public release.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is seeking the arrest of an unidentified man for producing child pornography and the rescue of a 7 to 9-year-old victim of sexual exploitation. More>>

Police arrest man for car break-ins on Johns Island

Eddie Thomas is charged with three counts of breaking into a motor vehicle. Eddie Thomas is charged with three counts of breaking into a motor vehicle.
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A Charleston man was arrested on Monday, May 13, 2013 for breaking into three cars on Sweetleaf Lane and Fetterbush Lane between April 7, 2013 and May 9, 2013. More>>

Duo nabbed on murder charges in Horry County

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Officers of the Horry County Police Department and agents with the US Marshal Service have captured two suspects wanted for murder in Virginia, officials said.  On Monday, a Horry County Police Detective More>>

SCDOT hold meeting to discuss the proposed intersection on Johns Island

The proposed project is intended to improve safety and reduce travel delays through the intersection. The proposed project is intended to improve safety and reduce travel delays through the intersection.
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Tuesday afternoon SCDOT will hold a meeting at C.E. WIlliams Middle School to discuss a proposed US 17 (Savannah Highway) and S-20 (Main Road) intersection improvement on Johns Island. More>>

Folly Beach vying for title of All American City

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Mayor Goodwin said the 20 finalists will make presentations to judges on June 16 and 17. More>>

Smithsonian to preserve Edisto slave cabin

The wooden building is being dismantled and will be taken to Washington, D.C., where it will be placed in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. The wooden building is being dismantled and will be taken to Washington, D.C., where it will be placed in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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A slave cabin on Edisto Island is going to be preserved by the Smithsonian Institution.The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the two-room, wooden building is being dismantled and will be taken to More>>

Beaufort boy drowns in Colleton County

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Authorities say strong currents in the Ashepoo River likely contributed to the drowning of a 13-year-old Beaufort boy.The Beaufort Gazette reports that Norman Kirkland Jr. was swimming in the river with More>>

House bill supports Medal of Honor museum in SC

The museum is planned for the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. The museum is planned for the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
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State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina. More>>

Russian FSB detains US diplomat accused of spying

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The FSB says Ryan Fogle, a third secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, was carrying special technical equipment, disguises, written instructions and a large sum of money when he was detained overnight.  More>>

Deputies on scene of early morning shooting in Goose Creek

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According to Dan Moon, spokesman at the BCSO, a victim was shot in the parking lot of Club Pluto in Goose Creek off Red Bank Road More>>

Philly abortion doc guilty in 3 babies' deaths

Dr. Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Dr. Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
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A Philadelphia doctor accused of performing illegal, late-term abortions in a filthy clinic has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies born alive but acquitted in the death of a fourth baby. More>>

Deputies investigate a suspicious death in Dorchester County

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The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death-- this after 37-year old Tabetha Grooms was found unresponsive. More>>

Community leader not happy with Dorchester 2 project hiring Video included

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A local community leader is speaking out at tonight's Dorchester District 2 School Board meeting. Louis Smith is the President of the Palmetto Robynwyn Civic Association. He says he feels like the school More>>

School board allows student at prom after racial slur on Twitter Video included

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A high school student, initially banned from year-end events for posting a racial slur on a private twitter account was allowed to attend senior prom this weekend and will walk at her graduation ceremony after a last-minute decision to overturn the disciplinary board's decision. More>>

Georgetown Police arrest man wanted for attempted murder

The suspect, Joshua Rashaun Taylor, should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. The suspect, Joshua Rashaun Taylor, should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
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The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Joshua Rashaun Taylor of McClellanville, SC. More>>

Esposito and Anderson suspended one game

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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 from South Carolina's May 12 More>>

Cops: Orangeburg man stole grandma's wheelchair

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

Police arrest one of three suspects in burglary, kidnapping

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Sunday police arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary and kidnapping at a West Ashley home on May 10, 2013. More>>

Police in North Charleston arrest a man for drinking illegal hooch

"Moonshine" is still illegal in South Carolina and so is transporting it. "Moonshine" is still illegal in South Carolina and so is transporting it.
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Friday evening police stopped a truck at Rivers Avenue and Tipson Street where they found 54-year-old Alfonzo Zuniga inside with an open mason jar of moonshine. More>>

Apartment fire displaces 23 people in North Charleston

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Fire crews fought the flames at Dorchester Village Apartments for more than an hour. More>>

Cool School: Academic Magnet High School Video included

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A rigorous curriculum, and competitive environment, Academic Magnet High School in Charleston county is one of the top high schools in the nation. We're in North Charleston for our Cool School of the week. More>>

Gullah Geechee plan gets Interior Dept. approval

The culture is known as Gullah in the Carolinas and Geechee in Georgia and Florida. The culture is known as Gullah in the Carolinas and Geechee in Georgia and Florida.
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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. More>>

SC untangles snag in inland port project

Port of Charleston, SC. Port of Charleston, SC.
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The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer. More>>

Film producer scouting venues for feature in Lowcountry

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The feature-length film is a period thriller that will be filmed at Tibwin Plantation, Fort Moultrie, and Cypress Gardens. More>>

Teenager drowns in Colleton County river

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A 13-year-old teenager drowned in the Ashepoo River near Crosby Landing in Colleton County at around 6:30 Sunday evening.

According to Barry McRoy with Colleton County Rescue, the teen's family says he was swimming with other children when he went under the water and did not come back up.

A team of 7 divers came to the scene and recovered the body.

The identity of the victim has not been released.
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WATCH: News 2's Christine Kohler Sings National Anthem At Riverdogs Game Video included

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Saturday was News 2 Night at the Charleston Riverdogs game. As a part of the event, our own Christine Kohler sang The Star Spangled Banner to kick off the game. Click the Video Tab to hear Christine More>>

Northwood Academy's Living History program Video included

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Bringing history to life to create a fun lesson and help discover talents, that's the goal of a unique program at Northwood Academy More>>

Political expert talks differing strategies in race for 1st congressional seat

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From debating a cardboard cutout to flashing a wad of cash, there have been some interesting campaign tactics in the race for the 1st congressional seat. Brian McGee is a communications professor at More>>

Sanford has cash edge heading into election

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Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has a slight edge in cash heading into the final days of the heated congressional race in state's 1st District. More>>

Sanford, Colbert Busch debate for first time

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Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch are sharing the stage for the first time in their race for the state's vacant 1st Congressional District seat. More>>

Cool School: Northwood Academy Video included

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Northwood Academy offers a Christian based education in a fun learning environment. We're in North Charleston for our Cool School of the week. More>>

College Park Elementary receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents College Park Elementary with our Cool School award More>>

College Park Elementary's Rocket Math program helps students soar Video included

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Students at College Park Elementary are blasting off with math. An innovative and unique program has students eager to solve math problems. More>>

Georgetown man asked for sex from teen boys in his restaurant, police say

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GEORGETOWN, SC (WBTW) - A Georgetown restaurant owner was arrested Tuesday after police said he solicited sex from teen boys at the restaurant. According to Georgetown Police Capt. Nelson Brown, Kenneth More>>

Cool School: College Park Elementary Video included

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Innovative and unique programs, and motivated teachers and students, College Park Elementary School is making academics gains.  More>>

Saint John Catholic School receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents St. John Catholic School with our Cool School award More>>

St. John Catholic School offers individualized learning environment for students Video included

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Small class sizes, more one on one instruction, St. John Catholic School is focused on providing individualize instruction at all levels More>>

Cool School: St. John Catholic School Video included

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St. John Catholic School offers a quaint family environment for students. We're in North Charleston for our Cool School of the week. More>>

Watch & Win Kindle Fire HD Give-a-way

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News 2 is giving away a Kindle Fire week days, April 22, 2013 to May 10, 2013.  With your entry you also have a chance to win a Grand Prize -- Airfare for 2 to NY, 2 nights' hotel & 2 Broadway show tix.  The daily winner will be announced during News 2 Today and the Grand Prize winner will be announced May 24, 2013.  Enter to win today!
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Rollings Middle School of the Arts receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents the Rollings Middle School of the Arts with our Cool School award. All week we've shown you all the cool things taking place at Rollings Middle School of the Arts... Rollings offers More>>

Arts program helps Rollings students soar Video included

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Top notch talent is on display every day at Rollings Middle School of the Arts, a school with motivated academic scholars More>>

Students celebrate the Week of the Young Child Video included

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Community leaders visit early childhood learning centers during Week of the Young Child Celebration

 
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Cool School: Rollings Middle School of the Arts Video included

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Talent and academic success, students at Rollings Middle School of the Arts take pride in both. We're in Summerville for our Cool School of the week. More>>

James B. Edwards Elementary The School of Global leadership receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents James B. Edwards Elementary The School of Global leadership with our Cool School award More>>

Oakbrook Middle and SPAWAR partnership promotes fun learning Video included

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A partnership with SPAWAR is helping to make learning fun at Oakbrook Middle School. We're in Dorchester district two for our cool school of the week. More>>

Program inspires James B. Edwards students to become leaders Video included

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James B. Edwards Elementary the School of Global Leadership is a partial magnet school this year. Students have a new tune and are developing leadership skills More>>

Cool School: James B. Edwards Elementary Video included

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Big things are happening at James B. Edwards Elementary the School of Global Leadership. Students there are on the move. We're in Mount Pleasant for our Cool School of the week. More>>

Actress Halle Berry expecting baby boy

Actress Halle Berry expecting baby boy

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Actress Halle Berry is pregnant with her second child, her first with fiance Olivier Martinez, representatives for Berry said on Friday. More>>

Anderson Co. Deputies No Closer to Identifying Abandoned Toddler

The identity of a toddler left on the front porch of a stranger's home in Anderson County remains a mystery. More>>

Goose Creek man arrested for possession of meth, exposing child to illegal drug

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The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year old Scott Michael Grimm and charged him for manufacturing and possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell.
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Beaufort County woman accused of child neglect Video included

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A Beaufort woman is accused of child neglect and animal cruelty after investigators say they found four children and dozens of pets living in unsanitary conditions. More>>

2 Your Health Lowcountry's Largest Loser Contest "Gaining Self Respect"

2 Your Health Lowcountry's Largest Loser Contest "Gaining Self Respect" Video included

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It is one instance in which the more you lose , the more gain.The 12 contestants in The Lowcountry's Largest Loser contest are shedding pounds and shaping up. More>>

Oakbrook Middle receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents Oakbrook Middle School with our Cool School award More>>

Cool School: Oakbrook Middle School Video included

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Oakbrook Middle School offers unique programs and makes learning fun for students. We're in Dorchester district two for our cool school of the week. More>>

Hanahan Middle School receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents Hanahan Middle School with Cool School award. More>>

Sanford will face off against Bostic in the primary runoff Video included

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It looks like former Gov. Mark Sanford will face off against Curtis Bostic in the primary runoff in two weeks. While there will be an automatic recount to see who came in second place, even Bostic's opponent More>>

Reading rewards program promotes success at Hanahan Middle Video included

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A school wide incentives and rewards program at Hanahan Middle School has students reaching for books, and by doing so, they're reaching new heights as well More>>

Voter turnout light as new voter ID law takes effect

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The new South Carolina voter ID law is in full swing during Tuesday's Primary election. More>>

Cool School: Hanahan Middle Video included

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Hanahan Middle School has true Hawk pride. Students at the award winning school have many talents. More>>

Lowcountry sky watchers are eyeing Comet Pan-STARRS

Comet Pan-STARRS as seen from Summerville on Thursday evening. Credit: Tony Steverson Comet Pan-STARRS as seen from Summerville on Thursday evening. Credit: Tony Steverson
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Ashley River Creative Arts Integration program Video included

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Ashley River Creative Arts is nationally recognized for it's arts integration program. It's a community school with a unique curriculum. More>>

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary with our Cool School award More>>

Consumer Report: Rare pest intercepted by CBP at Atlanta airport

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport recently intercepted and prevented the entry of a rarely encountered agricultural pest on a More>>

Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Carolina.......Thunderstorms

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Discussion on Thunderstorms More>>

Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Carolina.......Lightning

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Lightning Danger Discussed More>>

First Congressional District Runoff debate in Charleston

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SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly announced today a First Congressional District Runoff debate to be held on Thursday evening, March 28 in Charleston, South Carolina. Held on the campus of Porter-Gaud School, More>>

2 Your Health "Can allergies cause vertigo?"

2 Your Health "Can allergies cause vertigo?" Video included

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If you believe the room is spinning but you are not,  ask your doctor about a check up.  What may have started as an allergic reaction may have triggered vertigo.
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Sewage spills into Summerville's Chandler Bridge Creek

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Summerville public works officials are warning residents who live near Chandler Bridge Creek, Eagle Creek and portions of the Ashley River to avoid contact with the water for the next few days. There More>>

Cool School: Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary Video included

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Students at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School are confident, and proud to talk about their school. They call their school unique and fun. More>>

North Charleston water main break causes road closure

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A water main break in North Charleston is causing some traffic issues. More>>

Police say airport luggage bound for Charleston packed with Marijuana

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Random search turned up pot in the baggage for a US Airways flight to Charleston More>>

Coast Guard: missing boater last seen at Charleston marina

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The U.S. Coast Guard released a surveillance picture of a missing American boat captain named Larry who was aboard a vessel On the Weigh that was found broken into pieces off the coast of Florida. More>>

Saturday morning accident kills Berkeley County man

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According to the Berkeley County Coroner, 34-year-old Keith Richardson died this morning after accidentally crashing his vehicle on Nash Road. More>>

J.K. Gourdin Elementary receives Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents J.K. Gourdin Elementary with our Cool School Award More>>

Berkeley County cracking down on

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Businesses and organizations in Berkeley County with sweepstakes-type gaming machines are being placed on notice that any and all gambling and gaming machines are illegal and must be removed immediately, according to Berkeley County Sheriff H. Wayne DeWitt. More>>

Dads Club provides strong community support for J.K. Gourdin Elementary Video included

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J.K. Gourdin Elementary is a school that stands strong on community support, from the young and the young at heart. More>>

2 Your Health:Sleep to build a better body

2 Your Health:Sleep to build a better body Video included

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The path to a good night's sleep may seem counter-intuitive. A new poll shows those who exercise the most get the best sleep. More>>

Cool School: J.K. Gourdin Elementary Video included

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From stellar programs to academic gains, J.K. Gourdin Elementary School in Berkeley county is on the move More>>

Jane Edwards Elementary receives News 2 Cool School award Video included

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News 2 presents Jane Edwards Elementary with the news 2 Cool School award More>>

Making a Difference: The Palmetto Palace Video included

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Waiting for a loved one in a hospital waiting room can d be anxiety filled.  A Lowcountry organization is trying to make your experience less trying More>>

Reality of Race: Black On Black Crime

Reality of Race: Black On Black Crime Video included

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A North Charleston man says the man who fatally shot his nephew on Saratoga Avenue in North Charleston had been at his house for dinner the day before. Darrel Greene says he is distraught over the death More>>

Student shot, killed at CCU dorm; suspect on the loose

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Coastal Carolina University police confirmed that they have told students to stay where they are and that there was a shooting on campus Tuesday evening. More>>

Boat Building program creates hands on learning opportunities for Jane Edwards students Video included

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Students at Jane Edwards Elementary are learning curriculum standards through a hands on and fun community project. More>>

Rainfall Record Broken Today

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The National Weather Service tells me that 1.87" of rain has fallen today at the Airport (Where we keep official Charleston records).....This means we have now seen 10.46" of rain this month, and this More>>

CCSD adds more days to next year's academic calendar

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Charleston County School District will add four additional professional development days for teachers More>>

Crossing guards in Berkeley County bear a heavy load

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Will a new effort be enough to keep things safe at an intersection where two crossing guards have been run over in the past nine months and some say the worst has yet to happen--- More>>

Reality Check: Eye in the Sky Video included

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They have been on the front lines for our nation's military for years, and now the same technology is on its way to local law enforcement near you.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are on the fast track to More>>

Gameocks to open season with Tarheels

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The 2013 football season opener between the South Carolina Gamecocks and North Carolina Tar Heels will be played on Thursday, August 29, it was announced today. The game will be televised nationally on More>>

Gamecocks snap losing skid

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Junior guard Eric Smith hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining and freshman forward Laimonas Chatkevicius blocked the final Ole Miss shot to give South Carolina (13-13, 3-10 SEC) a 63-62 More>>

Cool School: Jane Edwards Elementary

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Jane Edwards Elementary is a small rural community school with a lot of charm More>>

Mason Preparatory School receives Cool School award

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News 2 presents Mason Preparatory School with our Cool School award. More>>

Cougars-Bucs game pushed back

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The College of Charleston-CSU college baseball game scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Buc field, was originally pushed back to a 6:00 start at Patriot's Point. Due to the rain, the game has been pushed More>>

Two shot after leaving North Charleston club

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At least two people were shot early this morning on Dorchester Road. According to North Charleston Police spokesman Spencer Pryor, the shooting started after the victims left Club Charley O'.
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Woman charged in wreck that killed Kingstree basketball coach

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The woman who police say caused a wreck, the ultimately killed a Kingstree basketball coach in Williamsburg county is now charged. The wreck happened Tuesday night when 39 year old Sonya Burgess was driving More>>

Charleston County School District prepares to honor teachers

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  1. Charleston County School District is taking steps to make sure all teachers receive well deserved recognition.
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Mason Fest program creates unique science experience for families

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Leaders at Mason Preparatory School in downtown Charleston say their goal is to prepare students for a productive future in a global society More>>

Commissioners want to review I-26 safety improvement plan

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The State Department of Transportation is looking to improve safety on a dangerous stretch of Interstate 26 with a $5 million plan. More>>

Police search for North Charleston robbery suspect

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At about 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the Regions Bank at 2210 Ashley Phosphate Road in reference to a robbery. According to the teller, the suspect walked into the bank and presented More>>

2 job fairs coming up for the Charleston Riverdogs!

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Are you ready for the Charleston RiverDogs' annual Food & Beverage Job Fair? Interested folks can apply for gameday working positions with the Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The first one More>>

Charleston man wanted for firearm charges arrested

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A man, facing weapons charges, has surrendered to Charleston police. 21 year old Jamal Rollerson was wanted for several charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and the unlawful More>>

Cool School: Mason Preparatory School

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Mason Preparatory School provides an outstanding academic foundation for students. More>>

Former City of Charleston employee charged with embezzlement

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A former employee with the City of Charleston is charged with embezzlement. The city says when Antonio Rutledge was employed with the City, it is believed he embezzled approximately $46,000 for personal More>>

Georgetown Middle School receives Cool School award

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Georgetown Middle School receives Cool School award More>>

Consumer group wants less sugar in drinks

2 Your Health: Consumer group wants less sugar in drinks

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants federal regulators to set limits for how much sugar can be added to beverages like soda – so it filed a petition. A nonprofit consumer advocacy group More>>

CSU to open New School of Christian Studies

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Beginning June 1, Charleston Southern University's Department of Religion will transition to a School of Christian Studies. "The transition to a School of Christian Studies is rooted in our desire to More>>

Police arrest teen for burglarizing home on Affirmation Blvd

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Charleston Police arrested a teen Monday for the February 11, 2013 burglary of an Affirmation Boulevard home. More>>

Suspect arrested in Wednesday morning bank robbery

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Wednesday morning Mount Pleasant Police responded to a hold up alarm at Suntrust Bank on Johnnie Dodds Blvd. According to police a white male entered the bank brandishing a weapon and demanded money. The More>>

Beaten but not broken: A conversation with Congressman John Lewis

Beaten but not broken: A conversation with Congressman John Lewis

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US Congressman John Lewis said he wanted to be a preacher when he was a child. But his early years in Alabama were spent preaching only to chickens in a chicken coop. More>>

Tests finished on Boeing 787 planes

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The fifth round of test flights of the Boeing 787 planes are finished, and the crew says the flight was uneventful. As of right now, they have no additional tests planned. Below are the company's statements More>>

Two police officers injured in accident

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The scene is now cleared after an accident sent two police officers to the hospital. More>>

Woman arrested for pointing gun at Ashley Hall officials indicted for threatening President Bush

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Alice Boland, the woman who is accused of pointing a gun at Ashley Hall officials on Monday, was indicted on charges of threatening the life of a President George W. Bush while in a Canadian airport in 2005.
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NTSB discusses the investigation into the Boeing 787 batteries

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NTSB held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss the investigation into the Boeing 787 batteries. More>>

Mount Pleasant Academy's new spanish class provides early foreign language exposure

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Students at Mount Pleasant Academy are getting an early start at learning foreign language, and it's all thanks to team work and support from parents.
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Cool School: Mount Pleasant Academy

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Nestled in the arms of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, you find Mount Pleasant Academy. We're in Charleston county for our Cool School of the week.
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James Island Charter High receives Cool School Award

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News 2 and True Value present James Island Charter High School with Cool School award.
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James Island Charter High School's international outreach efforts

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Community spirit runs high at James Island Charter High School, and often that spirit transcends international borders. We're on James Island for our Cool School of the week.
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Cool School: James Island Charter High School

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James Island Charter High School is a self governing community school. They not only have serious bragging rights when it comes to academics, but sports as well.
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Bond set for suspect outside Ashley Hall carrying loaded gun

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A judge set bond for the woman arrested outside of Ashley Hall who carried a loaded gun outside Ashley Hall Monday. More>>

Undocumented student not allowed to register at Trident Tech

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In June of 2012 President Obama signed a memo called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA went into effect in August, allowing undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children to register at higher education campuses if they meet DACA standards. More>>

New search for Gayle McCaffrey uncovers no new evidence

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The search for Gayle McCaffrey continued Monday morning. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office searched a tract of private property off of Hwy 61 near Magnolia Plantation in West Ashley. More>>

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