Monkey deaths, prior problems at research center, whistleblower reports

Moldy food, traumatic injuries and cage escapes – these are just some of the concerns outlined in documents from a whistleblower about conditions at a South Carolina monkey research facility.

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Charleston Water System warns 70K customers about lead pipes: What to know

If you haven’t checked your mailbox recently, you may be missing a very important letter from the Charleston Water System.

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Couple on mission to return a Purple Heart, found at a Lowcountry thrift store #chsnews https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/15/mission-return-purple-heart-found-lowcountry-thrift-store/
Couple on mission to return a Purple Heart, found at a Lowcountry thrift store

A local couple is hoping to find the family of a man who earned a Purple Heart in World War II, with ties to the Lowcountry.

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Annual Charleston Holiday Market returns to North Charleston

If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, the North Charleston Coliseum might be the place to visit this weekend.

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in West Ashley

Charleston Police say a pedestrian was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by an Amtrak train.

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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Evacuation shelter to open Sunday night for Edisto River evacuees #chsnews
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Evacuation shelter to open Sunday night for Edisto River evacuees

The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office says an evacuation shelter will open for people living along the Edisto River who were forced to evacuate because of rising water levels.

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Colleton County man goes to trial, accused of setting wife on fire, killing her #chsnews https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/07/colleton-county-man-acquitted-setting-wife-fire-killing-her/
Colleton County man acquitted of setting wife on fire, killing her

After hearing a few days of testimony a Colleton County jury deliberated for under two hours before relieving a man of any responsibility in his wife’s death, from complications with severe burns.

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Charleston Co. election officials give special election date for District 113

The Charleston County Board of Elections has confirmed dates for a special election to replace Representative Marvin Pendarvis.

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Officials give update on 43 escaped Beaufort Co. monkeys; Rep. Mace responds #chsnews https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/07/officials-give-update-43-escaped-beaufort-co-monkeys-rep-mace-responds/
Officials give update on 43 escaped Beaufort Co. monkeys; Rep. Mace responds

The Yemassee Police Department and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to avoid the area of the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center as staff work to capture 43 escaped monkeys.

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Charleston Co. receives representative’s formal withdrawal day after election #chsnews https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/06/charleston-co-receives-representatives-formal-withdrawal-day-after-election/
Charleston Co. receives representative’s formal withdrawal day after election

Weeks after a Lowcountry state representative announced his resignation from his seat, the Charleston County Board of Elections reports it has received formal documentation confirming it.

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