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55 New Jobs Added To The Berkeley County Job Resource Page

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–If you’re looking for a job, you just might be in luck. Dozens of new jobs were recently added to the Berkeley County job resource website. The county launched the job site after 300 workers were let go from Century Aluminum in Goose Creek in December 2015. Many of the new postings include Volvo jobs. In May 2015, Volvo […]

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Northwoods Mall: Visitors Under 18 Must Be Accompanied By Adult

Northwoods Mall announced plans Thursday to implement a Youth Escort Policy (YEP) designed to provide all of its shoppers and retailers with a family-friendly, convenient and enjoyable shopping experience. The new policy—which will be enforced beginning Friday, September 16, 2016 — requires all mall visitors under 18 years of age to be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is 21 […]

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Berkeley County Company Named 2016 “Best Place to Work”

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. Total Quality Logistics on Daniel Island made the list. TQL is a multi-billion dollar company and leader in arranging truckload logistics for B2B customers throughout North America. Now in […]

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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off August 5th-7th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend is just two days away. From Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th, South Carolina shoppers can purchase a number of back-to-school items tax free. For one weekend every summer, specific items are exempt from the 6% state sales tax and any applicable local sales taxes. Some of the tax free items include […]

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Santee Cooper Board Approves 2016C Bond Sale

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $52.4 million in revenue obligation bonds during a special telephonic board meeting today. The proceeds will be used to refund and restructure existing debt. The 2016C bond sale involved tax-exempt bonds with maturities from 2022 to 2036. The all-in true interest rate was 3.108 percent. The […]

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Berkeley Electric To Give Away Free Smoke Alarms

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative is partnering with the American Red Cross on a new program to help install smoke alarms in the homes of its members. As part of the initiative, Berkeley Electric is purchasing a supply of lithium-battery smoke alarms, which feature a 10-year lifespan. With the help of the Red Cross and local rural fire departments, Berkeley […]

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Berkeley County Officials Consider Recycling Contract Changes

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County’s Human Resources and Purchasing Committee voted Monday night to recommend that County Council approve contractual changes to the county’s convenience center recycling contract, when Council meets again on July 25th. Currently, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation has 9 manned and 13 unmanned convenience center and drop-off locations across Berkeley County, offering recycling opportunities for paper, cardboard, plastic, […]

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New Agreement Saves 300 Century Aluminum Jobs, Keeps Facility Operating At 50 Percent

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Century Aluminum officials announced Wednesday that they have renegotiated a market-based agreement with a third-party supplier to provide approximately 75% of the power requirements for the Mt. Holly, South Carolina smelter. “We are proud of the team at Mt. Holly, who have operated the plant safely and efficiently during these highly uncertain times,” commented Michael Bless, Century’s President and CEO. “We […]

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Lyft Looking For Drivers In Berkeley County & Surrounding Area

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Lyft, the fastest growing on-demand transportation service in the United States, officially launched Thursday in the Lowcountry. “We’re excited to announce that we’ll also be simultaneously launching at Charleston International, which means that now travelers can use Lyft to get to and from the airport!” stated Mary Caroline Pruitt, a Lyft spokesperson. The ridesharing service is similar to […]

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Berkeley County School District To Host Job Recruitment Fair

WHO & WHAT: Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host a recruitment fair to fill vacancies in their Transportation, Child Nutrition and Maintenance departments. WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, June 28 at Men Riv Educational Facility from 10am-2pm MORE INFORMATION: BCSD will host a recruitment fair to fill vacancies in their Transportation, Child Nutrition and Maintenance departments. The job fair will […]