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As cold temperatures continue, many of us turn to space heaters to stay warm.
Stay safe with these essential tips:
• Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable
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1/23/26
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Winter Weather tips from CCFR and other agencies to make the inclement weather not so bad
• Protect your pipes
• Remember the 4 P’s:
• People
• Pipes
• Pets
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1/23/26
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Mixed precipitation can create adverse road conditions.
Stay home and avoid unnecessary travel, if possible. If you must drive, reduce your speed, avoid sudden braking, and look out for ice and …
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1/23/26
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Winter is already knocking! If it’s cold outside, now’s the perfect time to get your home winter-ready:
• Make sure flashlights, batteries, and emergency supplies are stocked.
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1/23/26
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Radar is great, but the NWS needs YOUR eyes on the ground! Become a trained SKYWARN Storm Spotter. Training is FREE, takes about 2.5 hours, and is open to anyone with a passion for weather.
Find a …
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1/19/26
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A woods fire damaged approximately eight acres and a shed at a residence on Mount Carmel Road south of Smoaks, Saturday afternoon, January 10th. Crews arrived to find a fast-moving woods fire. Dry …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/19/26
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An adult male was injured in a single vehicle, high speed accident at the intersection of Powder Horn Road and Can City Road, Saturday evening, January 10th. The vehicle drove through the “T” …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/19/26
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Jeffrey Bellinger (51). Bellinger was reported missing by family members on January 2, 2026. He has not been seen or heard from since Christmas …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/19/26
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Three people were injured when the passenger car they were in left the roadway and overturned. An adult female was trapped in the wreckage with two male occupants received minor injuries and able to …
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1/7/26
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Two people were injured in a two-car collision at the intersection of ACE Basin Parkway (US Hwy 17) and Charleston Hwy. (SC Hwy 64) Monday, December 22 at 3:01 pm. A Honda Fit received heavy damage, …
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1/7/26
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Approximately eight acres of woods/brush along a power line right-a-way burned Tuesday, December 23. The fire was reported at 11:24 am in the 700 block of Bluehouse Lane. Engine 1 arrived to find the …
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1/7/26
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Two people were injured and transported to a Trauma Center following a single vehicle crash in the 3200 block of Green Pond Hwy (SC Hwy 303) just south of Cooks Hill Road Monday afternoon December 22 …
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1/7/26
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On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Parker’s Kitchen, located at 1000 Linger Longer Drive, in reference to an unresponsive …
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1/7/26
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Congratulations to Sgt. Fisk on securing another murder conviction
Sgt. Fisk is a valued member of our Investigative Unit, where they work many of our felony cases. Their dedication, …
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12/29/25
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A semi-truck accident on Sunrise Road at Yamacraw Drive severely injured an adult male driver, Tuesday, December 16th. The truck suffered a suspected mechanical failure which caused the driver to …
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By Scott Grooms
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12/29/25
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A 45-year-old Yemassee man accused of killing a woman in the parking lot of a Walterboro restaurant has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Marvis Jermaine Williams was …
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12/29/25
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brent Pedre Tyler Alfaro 32 of Cottageville in connection with a series of burglaries, thefts, and related offences that occurred throughout Colleton …
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By Scott Grooms
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12/29/25
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An adult male was severely burned Sunday afternoon December 14th. Bystanders reported the man had fallen into a burn pit at his residence and set his clothes on fire. The Enterprise Street incident …
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12/28/25
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12/28/25
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