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Deputies say ex-best friend slashes man with machete

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has charged William Davis Jr. with attempted murder after deputies say he slashed his former best friend's chest and fingers using a 3-foot machete.

On Tuesday night, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Seaside Lane on James Island in reference to a stabbing.

When deputies arrived they located the victim who said that he was involved in a verbal argument with Davis. According to the victim, Davis slashed him in the chest and across the left hand with a 3-foot machete.

The victim told deputies that he knew the suspect and that they had been friends for several years. Deputies observed a deep laceration across the victim's chest and three deeply cut fingers. The machete was located at the scene and the victim was transported to MUSC for treatment.

Deputies say that the suspect had fled the scene and was not located at that time.

Friday showers possible before sunny weekend

Friday showers possible before sunny weekend

After a few Friday clouds and showers, Mother's Day weekend should be clear and sunny.

Clouds have been slowly working in from the west Friday morning and they will continue to thicken as the morning rolls along. Temperatures are cool again in the mid 50's to low 60's, but will steadily warm back into the upper 60's by the lunch hour.

Expect showers to develop along the Savannah River counties late Friday morning and spread northeast up the coast into the afternoon. Highs Friday will reach the mid 70's.

Friday night, showers will move offshore and temperatures will fall back through the mid 60's. Overnight, the weather will clear out and lows will fall back into the mid 50's.

Saturday will start a bit cool and there could be some patchy fog in areas that get rain Friday. Plenty of sun returns on Saturday and Sunday, which will make it a great weekend for all your Mother's Day celebrations.

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Law enforcement remember fallen officers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - The Tri-County law enforcement joined together Thursday to remember officers killed in the line of duty from the greater Charleston area, Berkeley and  Dorchester Counties.

The law enforcement community paid tribute to, and remembered those in uniform that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community.

The Tri-County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 held a cermony Thursday morning at the Felix C. Davis Community Center in North  Charleston.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association also held a memorial Wednesday at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia to honor three officers specifically.

The names of South Carolina Public Service Authority Special Agent Frank B. Glover, Oconee County Sheriff's Deputy William F. Schuck, III, and Highway Patrol Cpl. Dana Kevin Cusack were added to the wall of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.

'Decorate a cake or cookie for Mother's Day' at Harris Teeter

'Decorate a cake or cookie for Mother's Day' at Harris Teeter

Kids of all ages are invited to head to their local Harris Teeter this Saturday, May 7, and decorate a cake or cookie for their mom's Mother's Day.

The decorating will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and kids get to choose the icing of their color and a message to their mom.  The 1/8 sheet cake costs $8.99 (save $4 with your VIC card) and the cookie costs $7.99 (save $2 with your VIC card).

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James Island Charter teacher chosen for advisory board

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - James Island Charter High School's Eliza Chandler has been chosen to serve on the CERRA Advisory Board, an advisory group that supports the state’s Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA).

The 35-member advisory board provides a teacher voice to the vision and direction of the nation’s oldest and most-established teacher recruitment organization.

Chandler is a NBCT with 18 years experience in various settings. She has taught in numerous S.C. schools and was a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Zimbabwe.

She currently works with the Teacher Cadet Program at James Island Charter High School where she is also the English department chair and teaches IB English and world literature. Chandler is passionate about teaching and all that comes with being in the classroom from motivation to encouragement and cajoling to supporting.

Beer-B-Que Bash at the Smoky Oak Taproom

Beer-B-Que Bash at the Smoky Oak Taproom

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - Beer-lovers across the Lowcountry can look forward to the Beer-B-Que Bash this Saturday, May 7, at the Smoky Oak Taproom on James Island.

The party will go a long time, from 2 p.m. till close.

More than 20 breweries and 50 beers will be on hand, and drinkers can enjoy six-ounce pours for $2.50 or a five-beer sampler for $10.

Rip current advisory issued

A rip current advisory has been issued for Charleston County until 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Officials advise beach-goers to take extreme care if they plan on getting in the water.