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VIDEO: South Carolina police officer shoots man after traffic stop

Editor’s note: This video contains graphic content. A police officer in North Charleston, S.C., has been charged with murder after shooting a man during a traffic stop. Authorities said the decision to charge officer Michael Slager was made after they viewed video footage of the incident that showed him shooting the other man in the back as he was fleeing […]

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“Save Mt. Holly” Website Launched, Plant May Have To Close

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–For nearly 40 years, Mt. Holly has been a vibrant part of Berkeley County but is in danger of shutting down, according to local Mt. Holly officials. Back in October, Alcoa announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its ownership stake in the Mt. Holly aluminum smelter in Goose Creek to Century Aluminum Company for $67.5 million […]

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Seven-Hour Manhunt In Berkeley Co. Ends With One Suspect In Custody

WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to authorities, what started as an arrest for disorderly conduct on Monday morning ended up as an arson investigation and manhunt for 33-year-old Daniel Brooks Ward of Moncks Corner on Monday afternoon. Berkeley County Spokesperson Michael Mule said that Ward was initially arrested by Berkeley County Sheriff […]