Those across-the-board budget cuts that went into effect earlier this month have some people in the Lowcountry up in arms.
Protests took place in Charleston Wednesday, and across the country.
It was called the March 20 National Day of Action: Repeal the Sequester.
Organizers in Charleston planned a protest at the local VA hospital. They say they chose the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center because the participants included military veterans.
Delmar Davids was among many veterans and government employees protesting sequestration Wednesday.
He retired from the U.S. Airforce in 2005, and says while the Department of Veterans Affairs is not at risk, many veterans programs will suffer.
"We're speaking out for our veterans, saying 'let's do this logically, not across the board,'" said Davids.
Protestors say the cuts leave the local community at risk, while still allowing tax breaks to large corporations.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:47:55 GMT
Officers in North Charleston didn't arrive to find the bodies; officials say two gunshots were fired as they were trying to talk the Suspect out of the Thoroughbred Drive home. Once 911was called witnesses
Officers in North Charleston didn't arrive to find the bodies; officials say two gunshots were fired as they were trying to talk the Suspect out of the Thoroughbred Drive home.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:25:24 GMT
In a coastal town like Charleston, police officers, sheriff's deputies, even homeland security agents need to have specialized training that prepares them for rescues on land and offshore. Tuesday the
In a coastal town like Charleston, police officers, sheriff's deputies, even homeland security agents need to have specialized training that prepares them for rescues on land and offshore.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:07:36 GMT
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is requesting anyone with information as the suspect's identity or information related to this incident to please contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 884-4176.
Monday night June 17 around 8 p.m. a black male suspect entered the Refuel Station on Venning Road showed the clerk a gun and robbed the store of money.The suspect fled the store on foot, he is described
Monday night June 17 around 8 p.m. a black male suspect entered the Refuel Station on Venning Road showed the clerk a gun and robbed the store of money.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:57:35 GMT
Last weekend boaters found a bone resembling a human jaw bone on Drum Island underneath the bridge.
Wednseday the Charleston County Coroner's Office confirmed that a bone found on Drum Island is part of a human jaw bone.Last weekend boaters found a bone resembling a human jaw bone on Drum Island underneath
Wednseday the Charleston County Coroner's Office confirmed that a bone found on Drum Island is part of a human jaw bone.Last weekend boaters found a bone resembling a human jaw bone on Drum Island underneath
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:16:12 GMT
Starting at midnight, firefighters stand on the former Sofa Super Store site that is now a memorial.
Tuesday marks six years since nine firefighters died in the Sofa Super Store fire in West Ashley. In that time, the chief says the department has made strides in safety. The Charleston City Fire Department
The ceremony for the Charleston 9 will begin at 7 p.m. and will include a lineup of department personnel, the reading of the nine names and ringing of the bell, followed by bagpipes.
