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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Lennar, the nation’s only A+ homebuilder according to Builder Magazine, has announced that it will build 40 homes at The Coves at Lakes of Cane Bay, the newest community in the award-winning Cane Bay Plantation. HardiPlank® siding, raised foundations and breathtaking lakefront properties are all on offer, along with a quartet of brand new floor plans. The homes range from […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Elections Director Adam Hammons, only one vote separates businessmen Jay Law and Chad Sweatman. Both men are seeking Michael Lockliear’s vacated seat. The former councilman became the town’s mayor in May. “The election came within one percent so there will be an automatic recount following certification. Moncks Corner’s will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday,” stated Hammons. Hammons […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers assisted a family following a fire at their Goose Creek home in Berkeley County last night. The Goose Creek Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of the three adults by offering temporary housing and referrals to partner agencies to assist with long-term recovery. In South Carolina, the American […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Insects and pests present an ongoing challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners. Organic gardening is taking off as more and more people incorporate long-term pest management strategies that integrate organically approved pesticides over synthetic options. Cypress Gardens’ upcoming Lunch and Learn series centers on the art of organically managing garden pests. Special guest speaker Zachary Boone Snipes, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Congressman Mark Sanford visited BP’s Cooper River plant on Monday, meeting with employees and touring the facility as it undergoes a $170 million infrastructure improvement project that will cut energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In November, BP announced that it plans to invest over $200 million to upgrade its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plants at Cooper […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley County homeowners may not see a property tax increase after all. During the meeting, Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan presented council with a new budget plan for the 2015-2016 fiscal year that would eliminate any millage increase. Two months ago, the original budget called for a five mill increase in property taxes. This final, proposed budget would mean […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday, Berkeley County Council discussed a possible fire fee increase of ten dollars. The current fee rate stands at $70. County council voted 4-2 to approve the increase. Councilmen Tommy Newell, Jack Schurlknight, Phillip Farley and Dennis Fish said “yes” to the measure while councilmen Josh Whitley and Steve Davis said “no.” According to C&B Fire Department […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Goose Creek police, as of June 30th officers have investigated 755 car crashes resulting in 192 injuries and 2 deaths. They say this is 11 percent more than the 680 crashes officers investigated during the same period last year. “Let’s reduce collisions by driving the speed limit while maintaining a safe following distance and eliminating unnecessary […]
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting four adults and one child following a single family home fire on Russellville Road. The home was destroyed by the blaze, to which the Bonneau Fire Department responded earlier today. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of the family by providing temporary housing, financial assistance for food and clothes, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on July 12th at 3:09 a.m. 29-year-old Jordan Gailey of Summerville was struck by a hit and run vehicle on 17-A near Farmington Road. He was transported to MUSC in Charleston where he died at 10:14 a.m. The accident is under investigation by the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office and the South […]
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