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Berkeley County Schools Raise More Than $100,000 For The American Heart Association

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During the 2014-2015 school year, Berkeley County schools helped save lives through research and educational programs, by partnering with the American Heart Association. Berkeley County schools raised $107,101.52. Daniel Island School raised the most money of all the schools that participated in Berkeley County, donating $16,885. 58. Sangaree Elementary School raised the second largest amount, donating $16,152.31. By […]

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Berkeley County School Board Approves Property Tax Increase

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Tuesday night, the Berkeley County School Board voted 5-to-3 to approve an approximately 11 percent millage increase. The increase comes after board members finalized its 2015-2016 general fund budget. The current millage rate stands at 142.9. The new rate increases that number by 17 mills. This means that  if you own a vehicle valued at approximately $20,000—taxpayers […]

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Berkeley Co. Deputies: Man Flees Scene, Mobile Meth Lab Discovered On Moped

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies say they are actively looking for a man accused of manufacturing methamphetamine. According to Berkeley Co. Spokesperson Michael Mule, deputies are looking for 36-year-old Jamey Koon of Summerville. Deputies say he fled on foot after they initially stopped him for a traffic violation along St. James Avenue in Goose Creek. Koon was on his moped […]

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Santee Cooper Supports Removal Of Confederate Flag From Statehouse Grounds

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Santee Cooper Board Chairman W. Leighton Lord III and President and CEO Lonnie Carter are issuing the following statement in support of ongoing state discussions to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds: “Santee Cooper commends Gov. Haley and the General Assembly for promoting unity in South Carolina in the face of last week’s unthinkable tragedy in […]

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Berkeley Co. School District’s Amy Kovach Facing Three New Charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Amy Kovach, 44, is facing three new charges related to the Berkeley County School District’s 2012 ‘Yes 4 Schools’ campaign. According to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, the district’s communications direction has been charged with misconduct in office, perjury as well as forgery. Kovach “continuously used public resources and time to influence the outcome of a bond […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff Office Sweep Nets 23 Arrests

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced today that a major weekend sweep ended with a significant number of arrests, seizures, warrants served and citations. Sheriff Lewis coordinated efforts between the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, the Goose Creek Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, […]

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Goose Creek Coach Killed In Church Shooting To Be Buried Thursday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The funeral of a Goose Creek High track coach and speech therapist killed in the downtown Charleston church shooting will take place this Thursday. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton was one of nine people shot to death inside the Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street on Wednesday night during bible study. The loving mother and pastor was just 45-years-old. Jimmy Huskey, […]

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Berkeley Co. Council Adopts Resolution Calling For Confederate Flag Removal

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed a resolution urging South Carolina lawmakers to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds. The vote was five to zero. Councilmen Jack Schurlknight, Philip Farley and Tommy Newell declined to take part in the vote. Via social media, Newell stated that that there were four reasons why he did not take part […]

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Walmart Removes Confederate Flag Merchandise From Stores

Five days after the Charleston church massacre, the largest retailer in the country has started to remove all items that bare the Confederate flag. “We never want to offend anyone with the products that we offer,” Walmart spokesman Brian Nick stated. “We have taken steps to remove all items promoting the confederate flag from our assortment — whether in our […]

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Santee Cooper Proposes Rate Adjustment To Begin In 2016

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized a public comment period for a proposed three-year rate adjustment beginning in 2016. If approved, the adjustment would be the utility’s first since 2013. The public comment period begins today and continues through Aug. 27, with options to comment online or by regular mail. People may also comment […]