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Hanahan High To Honor One Of Its Own, A Fallen Hero

HANAHAN, S.C.–On Friday, August 28, 2015, Hanahan High School will honor the memory of Staff Sergeant Girard “Jerry” Gass, Jr. before its home football game against Timberland High School. Prior to the 7:30 p.m. kick-off of Friday night’s game, Gass’ family and friends will join Hanahan High School students, faculty and staff as they dedicate Wiley Knight Stadium’s new flagpole […]

Education

Officials: Berkeley County Schools See Increase In ACT Scores

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers, BCSD officials stated. The five-year trend in BCSD student ACT scores showed an increase of .5 points on the English portion of the exam, compared to the state’s increase of .4 points. Likewise, […]

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Goose Creek Police: Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Caught On Camera

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–During the early morning hours of August 24, 2015, several suspects were captured on home surveillance video tampering with and removing items from motor vehicles in the Hayden Ponds Subdivision, police say. On Monday shortly after 8 a.m., police say they responded to a home on Pagoda Tree Drive in reference to someone tampering with a motor vehicle. […]

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Santee Cooper’s Green Power Program Produces 1 Million Megawatt Hours Of Electricity

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper’s Green Power program hit a major milestone when it generated its 1 millionth megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity this week. That’s enough renewable energy to power more than 74,000 average-sized homes for a year.* Santee Cooper’s 1 millionth MWh of Green Power was produced just before 1 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 25. Santee Cooper was […]

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Goose Creek Police Looking For Two Men Accused Of Credit Card Fraud

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two male subjects pictured in reference to utilizing a stolen credit card. On July 19th at 3:50 p.m., police say the suspects attempted to utilize a stolen credit card at Wal-Mart located at 605 St. James Avenue. If you have any information regarding this incident, or […]

Government

Mayor Proclaims ‘Fleet Reserve Association Days’ In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed Sept. 10-13 as “Fleet Reserve Association Days” in Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler was joined at City Hall by several FRA Branch 269 and FRA Auxiliary members as he signed the proclamation on Aug. 17. The FRA is a service organization with more than 70,000 active duty, retired and reserve members of […]

Education

Berkeley High To Host First Annual Food Truck Rodeo

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley High School will host its First Annual Food Truck Rodeo on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the school (406 West Main Street, Moncks Corner) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Berkeley High’s Principal, Steven Steele, said, “We came up with the idea when we were brain storming about how to increase parent attendance at Open House. One […]

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4-H Accepting Participants For Wildlife Food Plot Project

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The SC 4-H Program is accepting applications from youth ages 5-19 who are interested in participating in the 2015 SC Wildlife Food Plot Project. Participants will prepare, establish maintain and observe a small food plot that will provide food and cover establishment for game animals and other wildlife species.  The project lasts through January. Youth will record observations […]

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Art Classes For Kids Offered At Goose Creek’s Casey Center

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Looking for a fun and educational activity for your child? Goose Creek Recreation is offering three art classes in the coming months at the city’s Casey Community Center. “Everything Art” for ages 7 to 12 meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 3 to Oct. 8.  Participants will create 2D and 3D masterpieces, and will […]

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Police Still Following Leads In Earl Johnson Housing Fraud Investigation

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–GCPD investigators say they continue to follow leads in the Earl Johnson housing fraud investigation. Police say they have identified 11 cases that are being investigated related to Johnson and his conspirators illegally renting homes over which they have no legal rights. Investigators say they have shared information with other local authorities who are developing similar cases and […]