Author: The Berkeley Observer

Business

Santee Cooper, SCE&G Accepts Nearly $2.2 Billion From Toshiba For Nuclear Plant

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) for Toshiba to pay $2.168 billion ($1.192 billion to SCE&G for its 55% and $0.976 billion to Santee Cooper for its 45% project ownership) in full satisfaction of its guaranty of […]

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Do You Qualify For Reduced Property Taxes In Berkeley County?

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Janet Brown Jurosko, Berkeley County Auditor, wants to be sure all Berkeley County property owners are receiving all the property tax exemptions that may be available to them.  The following information will help you determine if you qualify for an exemption. The Homestead Exemption Act applies to the primary residence of homeowners who qualify in one of three […]

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Deputies: Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Arrested Near Sangaree

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies recently arrested a man facing attempted murder charges out of Charleston County. On July 25, 2017, members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team and Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Duane Bright. Bright, 40, of Crooked Creek Drive in the Sangaree area of Summerville was being sought for charges of attempted murder and […]

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Moncks Corner Man Charged With Military Desertion

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Moncks Corner man faces jail time after authorities say he deserted the army 15 years ago. Berkeley County Sheriffs Office detectives and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force have arrested Jerry Dale Hurd. Hurd, 33, of Silver Oak River, Moncks Corner was arrested for the charge of Military Desertion. A warrant was issued by the United States […]

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Red Cross Assists Moncks Corner Family After House Fire

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Gillians Lane in Moncks Corner, was damaged by a fire Monday night.   The Moncks Corner Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping three adults and one child by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items.

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Deputies Arrest Man Wanted For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday night, deputies arrested a man they say is responsible for a recent home invasion. Willie Krumpton Jr. is facing burglary, kidnapping and armed robbery charges. On July 23rd, deputies responded to the 1700 block of Black Tom Road in unincorporated Moncks Corner regarding a residential burglary that was in progress. It was reported that there was possibly […]

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Deputies: Woman Arrested In Subway Robbery Tried To Also Rob McDonald’s

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office,  the woman charged in the armed robbery of a Goose Creek Subway Wednesday attempted to rob a McDonald’s in Ladson the very next day. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 20th, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at the McDonald’s […]

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Red Bank Road To Temporarily Close August 6th-7th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Weapons Station is scheduled to conduct an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise Jul. 31-Aug. 11, 2017. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, Red Bank Road will be temporarily closed to ALL non-Department of Defense identification card holders. Individuals with a DOD or other approved ID for entry, or those sponsored by a military member, will be allowed […]

Education

Berkeley County School Board Names 3 Finalists For Superintendent

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustees has named three finalists in its search for the Superintendent. Working with Parker Harding and Associates, LCC search consultants, the Board selected six candidates to interview and narrowed the field to three finalists. The three finalists are Dr. Daniel V. Brigman of Decatur, Alabama; Dr. Wanda Creel of Gainesville, […]