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DNR reinstates colonel after clearance of domestic violence

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 1:56pm

Alexander Chisolm Frampton (Source: CCDC)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - A colonel with the Department of Natural Resources is back at work after a domestic violence charged against him was dropped.

The agency director reviewed the November incident involving Chisolm Frampton and his wife and determined Frampton should be reinstated.

Charleston County sheriff's deputies say they were called to Frampton's Johns Island home after his wife said he threw and broke numerous items in the house and she feared for her safety.

According to an incident report, Frampton's wife told deputies Frampton had gone "into a rage" over her spending habits.

Prosecutors say Frampton's wife agreed to drop the charge after he decided to get individual and marital counseling.

Frampton has been head of DNR's law enforcement division for 20 years.

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CCSD: No bus transportation on first day if drivers strike

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Saturday, January 26th, 2013, 11:03am

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Charleston County Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley said that if a drivers' strike was to occur there would be no bus transportation for students on the first day.

McGinley said during a press conference on Friday that only special needs students will be transported by bus if a strike was to happen. School officials had reported that a possible strike may occur as early as Monday.

The school district also announced that they will be establishing a hotline number which will provide more information. McGinley is urging all parents to be prepared.

Officials with the Charleston County School District say they are taking pro-active steps to curb any major inconveniences and are looking for people with a CDL-S license for a position as a bus driver. Anyone with a CDL-S license interested in applying should email jobs@charleston.k12.sc.us

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Board OKs Charleston Co. schools to hire out-of-state bus drivers

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 8:43pm

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The State Board of Education has
waived some state certification requirements for out-of-state bus drivers, at
the request of the Charleston County School District, in the event of an
imminent work stoppage. The request was approved during a board hearing
Wednesday morning, according to Live 5 News partner WIS-TV in Columbia.

Durham School Services provides
drivers for Charleston, Dorchester District 2, and Beaufort counties. The
Charleston County School District is not directly involved in negotiations but is
taking measures to keep parents informed with the latest information.

At a press conference Wednesday, Charleston
County School Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley, said a strike is highly
possible.

"Its time to begin
thinking about an alternative strategy for getting your child to and from
school," said Dr. McGinley.

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Cops: Man stole $240, debit card from ex-girlfriend's car

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 3:55pm

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- Charleston police have arrested a man who they say was seen stealing money and a debit card out of his ex-girlfriend's vehicle on Tuesday.

According to an incident report, the victim arrived at her home on Hilton Drive on Johns Island around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 to see 36-year-old James Calvert III going through her vehicle. Calvert, the victim's ex-boyfriend, then jumped into a car driven by his daughter and fled the scene.

The victim told police Calvert stole $240 and her debit card out of her vehicle.

Police say they later found Calvert sleeping on a couch at his place of business, West Ashley Lawn Mower Repair.

When advised a report had been filed alleging that he stole his ex-girlfriend's debit card, officials say he denied the allegation and told officers to check his wallet.

Police say they checked his wallet and found the victim's stolen debit card.

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Funding sought to improve Hwy. 17, Main Rd. intersection

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 9:15am

Funding sought to improve Hwy. 17, Main Rd. intersection

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - Charleston County Council voted Tuesday night on a motion calling for staff to research funding options for an estimated $3.5 million improvement project to the Savannah Highway and Main Road intersection.

The vote comes after a Planning and Public Works Committee passed a motion last week to get the wheels rolling on funding for the intersection improvement project.

Funding options will be presented to County Council within 30 days.

According to a presentation created by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the estimated cost of the project is $3.5 million, with $2 million coming from federal safety funds. The proposed funding options will make up the additional $1.5 million.

The improvement project suggests widening roads to make for additional lanes at the intersections of Savannah Hwy and Main Rd., and Main Rd. at Old Charleston Rd. The presentation also suggests the construction of a ‘superstreet'.

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Mayor highlights drop in violent crime in State of the City address

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 11:58pm

Mayor Riley giving his State of the City address Tuesday night.

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Mayor Joe Riley highlighted the economy, jobs and Boeing early in his State of the City address Tuesday night.

Riley also highlighted that for the sixth year in a row violent crime has decreased in the city.

The full text of the mayor's speech is below:

Tonight I am pleased to report to you on the state of our city -- a city that because of you becomes safer, more beautiful, livable and economically stronger every year.

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Semi wreck, blown transformer snarl Johns Island traffic

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 4:43pm

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- Two incidents made for a difficult commute for Johns Island residents on Tuesday morning.

Traffic was blocked on all lanes of Maybank Highway after an 18-wheeler lost control and ended up in a ditch near Walter Road around 8 a.m., according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

Major Jim Brady said the semi was pulling out from a business when the front of the cab sunk into soft dirt, causing the rig to become stuck in the roadway. A heavy-duty wrecker was required to clear the road.

Earlier, traffic was rerouted in the area of Bohicket and Berryhill roads while crews worked to repair a blown transformer.

The blown transformer caused a few residents of the island to lose power.

The scene on Maybank Highway was cleared around 9 a.m., but traffic continued to crawl at a snail's pace for the following hour.

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