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Charleston man arrested after police find $12K worth of cocaine

Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 9:03 in Child Molestors, Crime News, Crime Watch, Most Wanted, Safety Tips | viewed 19 views times | 0 Comments
Charleston man arrested after police find $12K worth of cocaine

WCIV is reporting the following: Investigators say they have arrested a 23-year-old man after police confiscated $12,000 worth of cocaine in Charleston on Thursday. The Charleston Police Department charged Anthony Heyward with trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute within... (Continue reading)

Ben Sawyer Bridge replacement underway at Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina

Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 18:08 in News, Safety Tips, Travel | viewed 97 views times | 0 Comments
Ben Sawyer Bridge replacement underway at Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina

One minute it was there. Then, in just a few hours, it was gone. The Ben Sawyer Bridge, a 65 year old symbol of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, was removed from its base on February 8. It took crews about two... (Continue reading)

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Mount Pleasant Traffic Stops This Weekend

Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 18:15 in Announcements, Crime Watch, Living, Living Here, News, Safety Tips, Travel | viewed 50 views times | 0 Comments
Mount Pleasant Traffic Stops This Weekend

If you live or plan on being in Mount Pleasant this coming weekend you might want to avoid certain roads. The police will have “Safety Checkpoints” set up in several locations. Below are the locations and times of the checkpoints.... (Continue reading)

S.C. Latinos continue taking antibiotics without prescriptions

Written on 7 Dec, 2009 at 15:23 in Diseases/Illnesses, Health/Medical, Latino News, Local Latin news, Safety Tips | viewed 3 views times | 0 Comments
S.C. Latinos continue taking antibiotics without prescriptions

Practice could lead to drug-resistant ’superbugs’ CHARLESTON — MUSC researchers were disappointed to find that a year-long, multimedia educational campaign was not effective in decreasing the high incidence of acquiring antibiotics without a prescription among Latinos in a South Carolina community. Lead... (Continue reading)

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FEMA Region IV Mitigation Director Lauds Project Impact’s 10-Year Anniversary

Written on 11 Nov, 2009 at 7:26 in Crime Watch, Living, Living Here, News, Safety Tips | viewed 2 views times | 0 Comments
FEMA Region IV Mitigation Director Lauds Project Impact’s 10-Year Anniversary

Brad Loar, Mitigation Division Director for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region IV, was the keynote speaker for the Charleston County Area Project Impact 10-year anniversary event on Nov. 4 at the North Charleston Inn. “Our Project Impact partnership began with... (Continue reading)

Public Safety Crime Prevention Tips

Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 16:57 in Crime Watch, Safety Tips | viewed 13 views times | 0 Comments
Public Safety Crime Prevention Tips

When You’re Out If you must carry a purse, hold it close to your body. Don’t dangle it. Never carry a wallet in your back pocket. Put it in an inside jacket pocket or front pocket. Make sure someone knows where you’re going... (Continue reading)

Witness a Crime Call The SLED Tip Line

Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 16:55 in Crime News, Crime Watch, Safety Tips | viewed 23 views times | 0 Comments
Witness a Crime Call The SLED Tip Line

SLED ARSON HOT-LINE To report a suspicious fire and remain anonymous, call toll free: 1-800-922-7766 (24 Hours a day) SLED Alcohol and Video Poker Questions or Complaints (803) 896-7400 (Business Hours: Between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 PM, Weekdays) South Carolina CrimeStoppers 1-888-CRIME-SC IF YOUR AREA IS NOT COVERED BY... (Continue reading)

New Nigerian Scheme Utilizing Craigslist

Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 16:54 in Crime News, Crime Watch, Safety Tips | viewed 58 views times | 0 Comments
New Nigerian Scheme Utilizing Craigslist

Scam Being Perpetrated in South Carolina David A. Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in South Carolina, advises homeowners and/or prospective renters in South Carolina to be cautious of a new scheme being perpetrated by Nigerians utilizing Craigslist. Homeowners list... (Continue reading)

Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning

Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 16:52 in Safety Tips | viewed 41 views times | 0 Comments
Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As students go off to college and leave the comforts of home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning about the dangers of fires in college housing such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks. According to... (Continue reading)