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New Pro Joins Crowfield Golf Club Team

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Veteran golfer Bobby Donnellan has joined Goose Creek’s Crowfield Golf Club as its new head pro. He brings 24 years of experience as both player and instructor to the job. “I am excited about becoming part of the Crowfield Golf Club team, and look forward to using my experience to provide an exceptional tournament and golf experience for […]

Education

Berkeley County School Board Plans Public Receptions For Superintendent Finalists

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education will soon name three finalists for the superintendent position. In preparation for the announcement and visits, the Board has planned receptions for Tuesday, August 4; Wednesday, August 5; and Thursday, August 6, to allow employees, community members and business leaders an opportunity to meet and hear from the three superintendent finalists. On […]

Government

Berkeley County Council Passes Budget With No Millage Increase

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Council passed Supervisor Bill Peagler’s amended County Government budget tonight by a vote of 7-1, with Councilman Jack Schurlknight being the only dissenting vote. Council also unanimously passed Supervisor Peagler’s amended Berkeley County Water and Sanitation budget. “I am thankful for the strong majority of County Council members, who stood with me to make […]

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Berkeley Co. Deputies Track Down Suspect Accused Of Striking Goose Creek Patrol Car, Leading Officers On Chase

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—On Saturday, shortly before 3 p.m., a Goose Creek officer responded to the Boulder Bluff subdivision in reference to a reckless driver. According to the incident report, a witness followed the vehicle, described as a white Infiniti driven by 26-year-old James Cale Gilliam, throughout the Boulder Bluff subdivision. The witness reportedly notified dispatch that at one point Gilliam […]

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Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office: 3 People Shot Following Birthday Party

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County deputies say they are investigating a triple shooting that occurred Friday night following a birthday party on Mitten Road in Moncks Corner.  According to investigators, after the party ended, several people began walking down Nelson Ferry Road when an unidentified car drove by. Officials say the passengers in the car opened fire on the victims. Deputies say […]

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Coroner: Contractor Crushed By Equipment While Working At Nucor

HUGER, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Saturday around 10:30 a.m., an out of state sub-contractor working at the Huger Nucor steel plant was pinned between two moving pieces of equipment and crushed. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Coroner Salisbury. The Berkeley County and Charleston County Rescue Squads worked for 6 hours to free the man, […]

Education

Ex-CCSD Superintendent Nancy McGinley A Candidate For BCSD Superintendent Job

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to WCBD-TV, former Charleston County School District Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley is a candidate for the top job at the Berkeley County School District. Dr. McGinley was one of four candidates reportedly interviewed on Thursday. With seven years at the helm, McGinley, now 60, was the longest-serving superintendent in Charleston County’s history. She resigned from the CCSD in October with two […]

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Moncks Corner Man Considered A ‘Person Of Interest’ In Orangeburg Quadruple Murder

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–An individual sought by state and federal authorities in Orangeburg County has been confirmed as a person of interest in the Holly Hill murders of last week, according to OCSO Spokesperson Richard Walker. The victims were all shot to death, investigators have stated. They’ve been identified as Tamara Perry, 14; Shamekia Sanders, 17; Krystal Hutto, 28; and Jerome Butler, […]

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Civil Rights Group Calls For Removal Of Confederate Flag On Goose Creek Welcome Sign

Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Members of the National Action Network are calling for the removal of a Confederate battle flag emblem from the city of Goose Creek’s welcome sign. “I’m born and raised right here in Goose Creek and seeing that sign day in and day out reminds me of what took place June […]