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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced Friday that a Berkeley County jury convicted “career criminal” Joseph Umphlett of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a weapon during a violent Crime, and possession of a weapon by a person convicted of a violent felony. Wilson said the sentence was predicated, in part, upon his 2006 conviction for trafficking cocaine, which is considered a violent […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to be aware of price gouging, as Governor Haley declared a State of Emergency due to the rainfall the state is expected to receive this weekend. Price gouging is when a business offers a product or service at a much higher price than the average price of […]
At 12:00 p.m., the Division will increase the state’s operational condition to Level 3. OpCon3 means a disaster or emergency situation is likely in our state and that state agencies have been notified to staff positions at the State Emergency Operations Center in West Columbia. The SEOC is currently operating on a 24-hour schedule for the duration of the incident. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis has announced the arrest of the remaining two suspects from the September 27th home invasion and shooting on McCrystal Circle in the Moncks Corner area of Berkeley County. The home invasion claimed the life 32-year-old Mark Conner who was shot to death. Authorities say both suspects were arrested in Georgia thanks to a […]
With heavy rain and flooding expected over the next several days, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to adhere to local authorities on weather warnings and instructions. Joaquin recently strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency to expedite availability of state and federal resources. Carolinians living in or visiting the area […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to the forecast of heavy rain for tomorrow, resulting from Hurricane Joaquin, Berkeley County School District has announced plans to cancel classes and closed offices for tomorrow, Friday, October 2, 2015. School officials have also announced that all extra-curricular activities scheduled for October 2, 2015 and October, 3, 2015 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled if […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to the forecast of heavy rain for Friday and Saturday, all extra-curricular activities scheduled for October 2, 2015 and October, 3, 2015 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled if possible. This includes all athletic events, practices, club meetings, SAT testing at BCSD schools, and competitions. At this time, BCSD has rescheduled five varsity football games. The […]
Heavy rains and flooding are threatening communities in the Mid-Atlantic even before Hurricane Joaquin is forecast to approach the U.S. late this weekend. The Red Cross is preparing to respond in multiple states and urges people in the path of the storm to get ready too. “With South Carolina being threatened by heavy rains and Joaquin off the coast, people […]
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is paying close attention to Hurricane Joaquin, and as a result of the storm’s projected movement, key agencies in South Carolina government have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. We are preparing for the possibility that […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Santee Cooper will be celebrating both American Public Power Week and Customer Service Week from Oct. 4 to 10, by showcasing employees and customer service commitments on social media and in its retail offices. Also, as a thank you to customers, the utility will be offering free snacks in its retail offices on Thursday, Oct. 8. […]
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