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Governor McMaster and officials urge lawmakers to increase illegal gun possession penalties, pass bond reform

Isle of Palms Chief Kevin Cornett and SLED's Chief Mark Keel joined the governor to push for new legislation.

“So before the General Assembly goes home in May, they need to pass bond reform and they need to see that we slam that revolving door, and have graduated penalties for committing these crimes with these illegal guns,” says Governor McMaster.

Six shot on beach in Isle of Palms

Image: WCIV ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — UPDATE: The Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) has announced six individuals were shot on the beach behind Sea Cabins. The shooting occurred during the late afternoon of April 7. The six victims included teenagers and adults. All six were transported to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with non-life threatening injuries, according…

Watch: Loggerhead Turtles Rescued

Isle of Palms, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds left standing room only in the Isle of Palms as they watched several rescued loggerhead turtles released back into the deep blue sea. Click here to watch the release. Categories: News, State Tags: isle of palms, Loggerhead turtles