Charleston is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 17,212.
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Man accused of stabbing 2 people in Charleston pleads not guilty
Man accused of stabbing 2 people in Charleston pleads not guilty wandtv.com
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NewsJAN 04, 2026
No continued threat to community after stabbing: Charleston Police
No continued threat to community after stabbing: Charleston Police WCIA.com
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NewsJAN 04, 2026
1 hurt in Charleston stabbing, police investigating
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