Crime & Safety

Missing Mt. Pleasant Man Found Dead

The body of a man missing since Nov. 16 was recovered Wednesday near Rifle Range Road

The body of 72-year-old Phillip Washington of 2663 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, was discovered in woods near his home Wednesday afternoon, according to a Charleston County Sheriff's Office statement.

Washington had been reported missing to the Sheriff's Office on Nov. 16. His remains were found around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, according to the statement.

Foul play is not suspected in Washington's death, according to the statement.

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