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Public Safety from local newsrooms

From WIS News 10, WCBD News 2 and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WIS News 102 hours ago

    An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges, on WIS News 10

    A mother is facing charges after her 11-month-old daughter was found dead and emaciated in an insect-infested apartment.

  2. WCBD News 214 hours ago

    'Small act of kindness:' Dorchester County deputies rescue four missing puppies and their mother, on WCBD News 2

    DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Pawsome work! Dorchester County deputies rescued four missing puppies and their mother and reunited them with their family. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, Corporal Dangerfield and Deputy Hagerman located the four missing puppies and their mother and ensured they were safely reunited with their family. DCSO says that

  3. Post and Courier18 hours ago

    Wescott Golf Club seeks help finding 3 e-bike riders after course damage. Last incident cost $250K., on Post and Courier

    A Summerville golf club is looking for the public’s help identifying three e-bike riders who damaged the course Nov. 1. The club manager told police the latest incident is part of a recurring problem.

  4. Live 5 NewsNov. 6

    Six men indicted in Lowcountry drug conspiracy, on Live 5 News

    Six men have been indicted in a Lowcountry drug conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced.

    Also reported byWCBD News 2

  5. WCBD News 2Nov. 6

    Investigation underway after dead body found on Alligator Lake Drive in Harleyville Friday: DCSO, on WCBD News 2

    DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office launched a death investigation after a body was discovered off Alligator Lake Drive in Harleyville on Friday afternoon. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Alligator Lake Drive around 12:23 p.m. Friday after a citizen reported locating a deceased individual. The Dorchester

    Also reported byWCIVLive 5 News

  6. Post and CourierNov. 6

    Berkeley Sheriff’s Office unveils $1.25 million mobile command unit, on Post and Courier

    The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 5 unveiled its new Mobile Command Unit, marking a significant investment in emergency preparedness, public safety and the agency's ability to respond to countywide critical incidents.

    Also reported byWCBD News 2

  7. FITSNewsNov. 6

    Charleston County Woman Charged In Child Starvation Death, on FITSNews

    Investigators say a medically vulnerable child died from starvation and neglect after missing necessary medical appointments...

  8. WCIVNov. 6

    Collision with injuries shuts down part of westbound Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, on WCIV

    A portion of the westbound lanes of Rivers Avenue have been temporarily closed Friday afternoon due to a reported collision with injuries.According to the North

    Also reported byLive 5 News

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Summerville’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Command unitThe Berkeley County Sheriff's Office unveiled its new Mobile Command Unit on Nov.

    The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office unveiled its new Mobile Command Unit on Nov. 5. It was paid for with $1.25 million in state funding allocated in July 2024, and it can stream live drone footage to command personnel.

    Around South Carolina · Saturday’s editionSource: Post and Courier