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Saturday, April 20, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of a tax as part of an incentive agreement between Berkeley County government and Gerber Childrenswear LLC. Under the ordinance, the county agrees to accept certain negotiated fees in place of ad valorem taxes with respect to the establishment […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average law enforcement salary is $56,980 a year. In Berkeley County, that’s significantly less for many deputies. “You are lucky here in Berkeley County to have the men and women working for the sheriff’s office,” Solicitor Scarlett Wilson told county council Monday night. “What’s happened in the past is that people […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday, a new ordinance that would limit one’s ability to discharge firearms on their property failed to pass second reading. While discussing the ordinance, Berkeley County Council remained split. Councilman Tommy Newell authored the ordinance and voted in support of it. Councilman Jack Schurlknight also supported the ordinance. However, they were outnumbered by Councilmen Josh Whitley, Steve Davis and Dennis […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott joined the students at Nexton Elementary in Summerville to present World War II veteran Cpl. William Smoak with his Bronze Star and other service medals. “What an honor,” Scott tweeted. According to Cpl. Smoak’s daughter, her dad came down with malaria during the war and had never received his medals. That’s when she reached […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced that a warrant has been issued for 37 year-old Lonnie Haskell Powers, Jr. of Summerville for a Sunday afternoon homicide on Old Gilliard Road. Responding to a call from the victim’s girlfriend, at approximately 12:37 PM on Sunday, December 13th, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at 2467 Old […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A free Holiday Hayride and marshmallow roast will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at the lake behind the Goose Creek Municipal Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event will include Christmas cookie decorating. The City’s Lakeside Light Display, which began last week, is continuing from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly through […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– Wayback Burgers, serving delicious, fresh, never frozen burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes amidst an atmosphere reminiscent of a hometown burger joint, today announced that the official grand opening burger bash for its Summerville restaurant, located at 618 Bacons Bridge Road, and its Goose Creek restaurant, located at 1741 Red Bank Road (near the Navy Exchange), will take place […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– Employees at the Doc Williams SPCA in Goose Creek believe an emaciated dog near death was abandoned by its owner. Berkeley County Animal Control Officers recently rescued the dog found wandering in a wooded area of the county. Animal shelter staff has since named it Winnie. “We named her Winnie after Winnie the pooh, if you remember Winnie got his […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSD officials, the school district is in good financial condition as of June 30, 2015, per the annual District audit. BCSD received an unmodified opinion from Greene, Finney & Horton, CPAs, the most favorable decision the school district can receive. A major highlight of the year is that due to a recent bond rating upgrade and refinancing […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Spokesperson Michael Mule, a woman was released from jail after impersonating a cellmate with similar features and the same last name. Jessica Davis, 31, of Summerville had been in jail for shoplifting. Chanda Davis, 25, of Marion, North Carolina had also been in the same holding cell facing the same charges. On Friday, Mule says […]
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