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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.
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.
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.
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.