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Newly Selected McColl Police Chief Has Troubled Past

Records show Jonathan Beggs was previously terminated from two Pee Dee law enforcement agencies.

Military Dogs Died Due to Unsatisfactory Kennel Conditions, DOD Report Finds

Investigators found issues like lack of protection from extreme weather, mold, and insufficient exercise at bases across the country.

Officer Ambushed and Shot in Greenville County, New Video Reveals Deadly Chase

Dash cam footage shows the attack on Officer Gio Alberto and the subsequent police pursuit that ended in the suspect's death.

Crash Reported on Old York Hwy Near Pursley Dairy Farm Rd in York County, SC

Deputies responded to the scene of a collision involving a suspected reckless driver.

K-9 Cypher Aids Charleston County Investigations

Canine detective helps uncover key evidence in multiple cases

Marion County Authorities Search for Missing Endangered Teen

13-year-old Jamar Reaves left home on foot after threatening self-harm

Jury clears former Hemingway officer in 2022 shooting after high-speed chase

Sgt. Cassandra Ann Dollard acquitted of voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of Robert Langley Jr.

Firefighters Discover 19 Snakes, Some Venomous, in Burning North Charleston Home

Six snakes died in the blaze that displaced one resident, as authorities investigate the cause.

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions Expands International Reach

The nonprofit organization is tackling human trafficking, financial crimes, and mine clearance efforts across multiple continents.

South Carolina Town Left Without Police After Chief Resigns

McColl, a town of 2,000 on the North Carolina border, has no police officers following the resignation of its police chief.