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Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest In A Decade For South Carolina

Falling gas prices and an improving economy are contributing to an increase in Labor Day holiday travel for the third straight year for South Carolinians, making it the highest number of travelers in seven years, according to AAA Carolinas. More than 455,500 Palmetto state residents – a 1% increase from 2014 – are expected to travel 50 miles or more […]

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Canning Classes Offered In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Clemson Extension Service is offering two final canning classes before the end of 2015. Jams and Jellies workshop will take place on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Berkeley County Extension Office in Moncks Corner. Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen will take place from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Dean Hall inside […]

Education

Cane Bay High To Host ‘Cobra Crawl 5K’

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School choirs will host the Cobra Crawl 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the school (1624 State Road, Summerville). Registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. Individuals interested in participating can register online at by clicking here. Registration through […]

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Judge Approves Settlement For Ex-American LaFrance Workers

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A settlement that provides six-week severance packages to former workers of a shuttered Moncks Corner fire truck manufacturer received final approval in U.S. District Court on Monday. Former employees of American LaFrance will receive compensation for owed salary and benefits stemming from the plant’s sudden shutdown in January 2014. Workers arrived at the plant on January 17, 2014 […]

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Piano Lessons Offered At Goose Creek Casey Center

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek’s Casey Center is hosting beginner piano lessons for all ages beginning in September. Courses are taught in semi-private formats, with students learning in a group setting. The comprehensive courses teach theory, composition, ear training, sight reading, technique and more. Two 6-week sessions for ages 5 to 6 are being offered on Tuesdays, Sept. […]

Education

BCSD: Drop-Ins For Proposed Attendance Lines Announced

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District will host two informal community drop-ins for parents and community members in the Cainhoy and Daniel Island areas. District officials say the purpose of the drop-ins is to give parents and community members an opportunity to view the proposed attendance lines for Philip Simmons Elementary and Middle Schools, ask any questions they may […]

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Police Looking For Credit Card Fraud Suspect

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Officers with the Goose Creek Police Department say they need help solving a recent case of fraud. Officers say the are trying to identify the man in the photo. They say he was recently involved in using a cloned credit card to make a fraudulent purchase. This incident occurred on August 19, 2015 at the Speedway in Goose Creek. If you have […]

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Coroner: Woman On Moped Killed After Collision With Pickup Truck

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–On Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 10:24 p.m. a pick-up truck and a moped collided at the intersection of Howe Hall Road and Red Bank Road in Goose Creek, Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated. Salisbury added that the operator of the moped, Lisa J. Rast, 44, of Goose Creek died on the scene. She was wearing a helmet. Goose […]

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Cainhoy Fire Department Installs 70 Smoke Detectors In Area Homes

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cainhoy Fire Department kicked off its new ‘Smoke Detector Program’ on Saturday, August 22th with great success, Deputy Chief Steve Goodwin stated. Members of Cainhoy Fire Department were joined by volunteers from the Hearts of Huger Community Group, the American Red Cross, and Nucor Steel to take part in a smoke detector blitz, reaching approximately 70 homes in the […]

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Lt. Will Rogers Back Home, Continues To Recover From Shooting

Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Will Rogers, a longtime deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, continues to make a miraculous recovery after being shot in the head three months ago. Rogers’ daughter sat down with Live 5 News Wednesday, telling the TV station that she actually wasn’t sure her father would survive his injuries. “I thought he would […]