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Friday, April 19, 2024
Governor Nikki Haley today announced Executive Order 2015-04, establishing the Domestic Violence Task Force of South Carolina to comprehensively address the cultural issues surrounding domestic violence, including social, economic and geographic issues. A copy of the governor’s executive order – listing all of the representatives who will serve on the task force – is available here. “I’m a mom, I’m […]
Via Cherokee General Contractor: This notification is for February 2015. The left lanes on I-26 Eastbound and Westbound will be closed between mile posts 193 and 198 as follows. Eastbound: Mondays through Wednesdays 4am to 2pm, Thursdays 4am to 1pm, Fridays 4am to 11am and Saturdays 4am to 10am. Westbound: Mondays through Wednesdays 4am to 2pm, Thursdays 4am to 1pm […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Goose Creek Rural Fire Chief Michael Haines passed away around 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. Haines had served with the fire department for more than 40 years, having moved to the area as a little boy. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time. Since his passing, dozens of people […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) recently announced that Mable Simmons, with the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, was honored on January 15, 2015 for completing the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute’s Leadership Academy for Supervisors (LAS). Simmons is one of 18 graduates who completed this rigorous leadership training program for child welfare supervisors. She […]
WCBD-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Charleston, SC In a recent report by WCBD-TV, neighbors in the Crowfield community of Goose Creek have been the target of a rash of vehicle thefts in the area. According to Goose Creek Police, they received eleven reports of stolen items from cars and truck over the weekend. Three neighborhoods were primarily targeted: Bridge […]
Good Evening, In light of the recent protests of Sheriff DeWitt, I would like to say that I have a personal opinion on the situation at hand, but as a Councilman I will represent all of my constituents to the best of my ability. Rather than express my opinion, I am determined to maintain my objectivity and represent the opinions […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed the controversial chicken ordinance. The ordinance allows fours hens on residential lots of 30,000 square feet or less and an extra hen for an additional 1,500 square feet of lot for a total of up to 8 hens. Berkeley County code law enforcement officers will be tasked with investigating complaints involving […]
The City of Goose Creek has launched a mobile app called “My Goose Creek” where residents can connect with their local government. The free app, available in the iTunes App Store and Android Google Play store, gives residents quick, easy access to City information. Officials have stated that city leaders recognize the changing demographics of younger people locating to the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper continues to exceed the national average in residential customer satisfaction and specifically excels in customer service, reliability, rates, value and conservation, according to an annual independent survey conducted by Market Search. The Market Search survey shows an overall satisfaction rate of 98.7 percent in 2014 from Santee Cooper’s residential customers. Nationally, the satisfaction rate […]
STEPHEN, S.C.—According to authorities a house fire in St. Stephen has left one man dead. At approximately 8:36 a.m. on Monday, fire crews were dispatched to 500 Beulah Tabernacle Drive in St. Stephen in reference to a structure fire with entrapment. Multiple agencies arrived on scene to battle the flames including the Bonneau Fire Department, St. Stephen Fire Department and […]
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