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Berkeley Electric Coop To Hold ‘Annual Meeting Of Members’ At Ladson Fairgrounds

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of Members on November 12th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. As a self-governing, not-for-profit utility, Berkeley Electric is required to assemble a quorum of its members each year to conduct the business of the cooperative. Over 20,000 members are expected to attend. The purpose of the meeting […]

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Police: Man Confesses To Armed Robbery Of Moncks Corner Business

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—A man is behind bars after robbing a Moncks Corner business, according to Captain Mark Fields with the Moncks Corner Police Department. On October 5th, police say a man with a gun walked into the Advance America Savings and Loan Office on North Highway 52 and robbed employees of several hundred dollars in cash. Police say the suspect, […]

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Coroner: Body Found Stuffed In A Closet In Hanahan Apartment

HANAHAN, S.C.–Authorities say they are investigating a case involving a woman’s body found stuffed inside a Hanahan apartment on Election Day. Her death has been ruled a homicide. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, around 2 p.m. on Tuesday his office was notified that a body was found in an apartment in the City of Hanahan. “I responded to 5000 […]

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Berkeley County Votes: View The Unofficial Election Results Here

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Thousands of voters flocked to the polls in records numbers in Berkeley County on Tuesday. In fact, some voters say they waited as long as two hours to cast their vote. According to election officials, out of the more than 117,000 registered voters in Berkeley County, nearly 60 percent of them went to the polls to vote in […]

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Berkeley County Voters Face Long Lines, Some “Hiccups” At The Polls

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–So far, Berkeley County voter turnout in Tuesday’s General Election has been huge. According to election officials, some voters began showing up at the polls as early as 6 a.m. in Berkeley County. “We expect about 75% of the registered voters to vote today, that would be roughly 90,000 voters,” stated Adam Hammons, the director for Berkeley County […]

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City Of Goose Creek’s New Gymnastics Coach Casts Eye To Future

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Stacey Croston was 10 years old when a visit to a friend’s house changed her life forever. The two girls’ afternoon included a spirited gymnastics session in the backyard. And while neither had any training, their homemade moves – especially Stacey’s – were impressive enough to catch the eye of her friend’s parents. “Her dad took me home […]

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Company Providing Microphones To Grammy Awards & Olympics Now Calls Berkeley County Home

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — It’s like music to the ears for many in Berkeley County! Audio-Technica USA, a global sales, marketing, and distribution company of audio equipment, has officially opened its new distribution center in Moncks Corner. The $3.3 million project is expected to create six new positions in Berkeley County. The facility is located off of Garrott Avenue in Mount […]

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Deputies: Teen Arrested For Goose Creek Man’s Murder

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A teen has been charged with the recent murder of a Goose Creek man on Howe Hall Road in unincorporated Goose Creek. On Saturday, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of 18-year-old Danyriel Tyre Kornicky of Hollywood, S.C. for the murder of 55-year-old Samuel Grant. Sheriff’s detectives and crime scene investigators worked around the clock, piecing together […]

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Former BCSD Deputy Superintendent Running For Charleston County School Board

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A familiar name in Berkeley County is hoping to once again get involved in Lowcountry schools. Gary Leonard is currently running as a candidate for the Charleston County School Board. There are five seats up for grabs. He’s one of four people contending for one of two West Ashley seats. The Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee and Charleston […]

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Captain Bobby Schuler Recognized For Efforts To Help Curb Insurance Fraud

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Insurance fraud is one of America’s largest crimes — at least $80 billion is stolen each year. Ultimately, the costs associated with insurance fraud are passed down to honest consumers. However, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is doing its part to curb the problem. On Thursday in Myrtle Beach, the South Carolina Insurance Fraud Investigators recognized Captain Bobby Schuler for […]