News in Dorchester, South Carolina
Duo sought for using stolen credit card in shopping spree
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:21:39 -0800
Investigators are trying to identify two men suspected of using a stolen credit card in a shopping spree throughout Dorchester County.
Beaufort High claims 5 region wrestling champions
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:55:55 -0800
Thyrik Legree knew he was the better wrestler and did not want to drag things out.Beaufort High Sc
Deputies: Burglars eat pickles, drink juice before stealing TV
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:19:46 -0800
Thieves who broke into a Dorchester County woman's home Sunday night ate pickles and drank juice before stealing her big screen television.
Man dies from injuries sustained in bar fight
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:05:07 -0800
A 51-year-old man severely injured after being punched in the head at a Summerville bar last week has died. Dorchester County Coroner Chris Nisbet said James Beatty, of Mt. Pleasant, died at MUSC at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday.
Bond denied for Line Street murder suspect
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:12:30 -0800
A man suspected of shooting and killing a 21-year-old man at a downtown Charleston apartment on September 16, 2011 is now behind bars.
Dorchester County may tighten leash laws for dogs
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:52:23 -0800
The Dorchester County council is debating tightening leash laws for dogs. County Council Chairman Larry Hargett says there's been a large number of citizens complaining about loud and incessant dog barking and lack of dogs on leashes in residential areas.
Police investigate armed robbery at Summerville Subway
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:38:27 -0800
Police are trying to identify a suspect after a man robbed a Subway on Dorchester Road on Sunday night. Summerville Police Department officers responded to the sandwich shop at 10125 Dorchester Road just before 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a robbery.
Man shot in throat in Summerville
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:36:20 -0800
The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Tuesday morning after a man was found shot in the throat.
Man flown to hospital after being burned by gas grill
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:13:14 -0800
Dorchester County sheriff's deputies responded to a small explosion Friday in Summerville. One person has been airlifted to the hospital.
Man dies after SC bar fight
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:26:15 -0800
A 51-year-old man who was punched once in the head at a Summerville-area bar last week died early We