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Cane Bay High Receives Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award Again‏

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC (AF JROTC) earned the AF JROTC Distinguished Unit Award again. This is the fifth time the school’s AF JROTC has received the honor since the award’s inception in June 2008. “These awards recognize the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support […]

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DNR To Conduct Bat Surveys Throughout Rural South Carolina

If you have seen a DNR truck slowly riding down a rural road about an hour after sundown this summer, it may be part of a cooperative research project that is surveying bat populations across the state. The Carolinas Acoustic Bat Project, a cooperative research project taking place in both South Carolina and North Carolina, is funded by the U.S. […]

Health

DHEC Releases Safe Fish Eating Advisory For S.C. Waters

Fishing in South Carolina is a summer hobby for many people, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has updated the fish consumption advisory to help the public identify which fish are safe to eat and which fish to avoid. “Our website has a state map with the latest advisories, information, a booklet, and other materials free […]

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Red Cross Assists Three Adults Displaced By Apartment Fire In Pineville

Via Press Release: PINEVILLE, S.C.–The American Red Cross assisted three adults each of whose Pineville apartments, located on Willowood Lane, sustained minor fire damage in conjunction with the major fire damage sustained by a local tavern early evening hours of Thursday. The Pineville Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and lodging. In […]

Government

Palmetto State Conservatives Launch Coalition For Immigration Reform

Via Press Release: Today, a group of conservative business, technology and political leaders announced their newly formed coalition – South Carolinians for Responsible Immigration Reform (SCRIR). The coalition will ensure that immigration reform becomes a major focus of the Republican presidential primary in the Palmetto State. As the third nominating contest and first in the Republican-dominated South, South Carolina plays […]

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Benefit Planned For Lt. Will Rogers Saturday, Officials Say Condition Improving

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Nearly two months after being shot in the head, Lt. Will Rogers Rogers continues to recover from his injuries at a local hospital, authorities stated. “He is again able to walk, talk and recognize family and friends,” stated Berkeley County Spokesperson Michael Mule. “The Rogers family says they thank the public for their support.” This Saturday, a benefit will be […]

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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Plane Crash Victims

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Funeral arrangements have been made for Michael and Joseph Johnson. The father and son were killed when their small plane collided with an F-16 over Moncks Corner on Tuesday morning. Early Wednesday morning rescue crews recovered the body of the elder Johnson from the water near Lewisfield Plantation just off Old Highway 52. His son’s body was located Thursday […]

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Goose Creek Police Locate Teen Runaway

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to the Goose Creek Police Department, 16-year-old Shaylan Lanter has been found. “Shaylan Lanter has been located and is safe.  We appreciate the assistance,” stated Captain John Grainger. Police say the teen ran away from her home at approximately 12:30 a.m on June 25, 2015.   She was was last seen wearing black leggings, black boots, and a black hoodie‐style […]

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Berkeley County Plane Crash Victims Identified As Father And Son

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—One day after an F-16 and Cessna collided in mid-air, Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury has released the identities of the father and son killed when their small plane made impact with the military aircraft. According to Bill Salisbury, the victims are 68-year-old Mike Johnson, the passenger, and 30-year-old Joe Johnson, the pilot. Bother were father and son. […]

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F-16, Cessna Collide Mid-Air In Berkeley County

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Shortly after 11 a.m., the Berkeley County Rescue Squad was dispatched to Lewisfield Plantation near Old Highway 52 in reference to collision involving two planes. Authorities have since confirmed that an F-16 and a Cessna collided in air. The pilot of the military aircraft did eject safely and was transported by Berkeley County EMS to a nearby hospital. […]