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Human condoms raid downtown, emphasize importance of sterilizing pets
By George Kaplan on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 - 12:21pmYesterday, members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals took to the streets of downtown Charleston dressed as condoms to promote neutering and spaying dogs and cats.Holding signs that read, "Condoms won't work, fix your dog or... More
A northern destination will spare 17 South Carolina dogs
By Ken Hawkins on Saturday, 29 December 2012 - 6:34am17 puppies will make a road trip from Colleton County Animal Control to Maine where overpopulation is less of an issues and the dogs are expected to quickly find homes. More
Thieves pilfer Walmart registers with keys
By Ken Hawkins on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 - 9:50amIt's not exactly the classic robbery story: Police are searching for two men suspect of breaking into cash register with, well, keys. The pair is suspected of hitting several Walmart stores in the tricounty area. More
Carrier Classic basketball tournament cancelled early after moist conditions
By Ken Hawkins on Sunday, 11 November 2012 - 3:45amThe much anticipated pair of basketball games atop the World War II-era aircraft carrier Yorktown were due to be played Friday, but were canceled mid-run after court was simply too wet and wouldn't dry.The Carrier Classic organizers write,The... More
Hacker compromises millions of SC residents' debit card numbers, SSNs
By Amanda Click on Friday, 26 October 2012 - 5:10pmLive 5 News reports that an international hacker has gained access to 387,000 credit and debit card numbers and 3.6 million social security numbers via the South Carolina Department of Revenue's website and a server.In all, approximately 77 percent... More
Summerville skate park plans take criticism
By Ken Hawkins on Saturday, 15 September 2012 - 9:56amSome Summerville locals are upset at the prospect of a new skate park off of Berlin G. Myers Parkway.Town Council recently voted to support the project, but detractors wage a mix of complaints from saying that the field is already used for... More
Permanent Folly Beach alcohol ban gets closer to reality
By Ken Hawkins on Tuesday, 4 September 2012 - 5:20amUpdate 3: A third reading of the permanent ban is due to come before council on Friday — and the effects of the temporary ban on Labor Day are sure to weigh in.For the ban: Routy crowds were not a problem this holiday.Mixed: Alcohol was controlled,... More
Alligator turns up in West Ashley parking lot
By Ken Hawkins on Thursday, 30 August 2012 - 4:41amCustomers and employees of the West Ashley GDC Home Interior store got a surprise Wednesday morning when a juvenile alligator turned up in the store's parking lot — one that was nearly a mile crawl from the nearest substantial body of... More
Check out dispute over dog food leads to a smashed window at K-Mart
By Ken Hawkins on Thursday, 23 August 2012 - 8:12amAn incensed 53-year-old woman after a disagreement with a Mt. Pleasant K-Mart cashier apparently rammed her shopping cart into the store's glass doors, causing one to shatter.Live 5 News writes, in part, "Police say the woman then handed the cashier... More
North Charleston police officer shot
By Ken Hawkins on Thursday, 5 July 2012 - 6:34amUpdate: Bullard shot himself.Just three North Charleston police officers have been shot in the last 27 years, and two of those have been during 2012.Sgt. Eddie Bullard was the second, he was shot near 5 a.m. Wednesday while off Rivers Avenue.... More
