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Mayor Declares “Women’s Lung Health Week” In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 10-16, “Women’s Lung Health Week” in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of the South Carolina American Lung Association to sign the proclamation. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States. Advocacy and increased awareness […]

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Fire Destroys Two-Story House In Cane Bay Wednesday Night

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Several fire departments throughout Berkeley County were dispatched to a house fire on Shadybrook Drive in Cane Bay shortly after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Once on scene, firefighters found a 2-story house fully involved in flames. Authorities say there were two people home at the time the blaze broke out. One person inside the house was reportedly treated […]

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Berkeley County DAR Remembers Vietnam Veterans

Via Press Release: MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Over 200 people attended the Vietnam War Survivors and Remembrance Service on May 1, 2015 at Noon at the Berkeley County Veterans Monument in Moncks Corner, SC. The ceremony was conducted by General Marion’s Brigade Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in partnership with the Dept. of Defense’s 50th Anniversary Commemoration of […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Currently Testing Out Body Cameras

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is testing four body cameras on several of its deputies. Currently, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s office is testing a Taser-brand body cam called Axon Flex for the next 30-40 days. After that deputies will begin testing another manufacturer’s body cam. Officials at the sheriff’s office say the goal is to keep training with the […]

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15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Drive-By Shooting Of Young Goose Creek Mother

According to North Charleston police, a 15-year-old was arrested shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday for the shooting death of Kadena Brown, a mother who was killed while in her own car. The teen has been charged with murder, four counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor said […]

Business

Buist Byars & Taylor Law Firm Names New Daniel Island Partner

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–Buist, Byars & Taylor LLC has expanded its litigation department and management team with the addition of Patrick J. McDonald of Daniel Island as a partner. McDonald’s practice is focused on construction litigation, business litigation and real estate disputes. As a former in-house counsel to one of the world’s largest construction management companies, Boivs Lend Lease, and founder […]

Entertainment

Beach At Overton Park Near Lake Moultrie Opens May 23rd

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The 400-foot beachfront swimming area at Santee Cooper’s Overton Park on Lake Moultrie opens Saturday, May 23, and remains open through Labor Day. Overton Park, located five miles north of Moncks Corner, will be open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with certified lifeguards on duty. Hours will be limited to weekends […]

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Hanahan Man Indicted For Re-Entering The Country Illegally

HANAHAN, S.C.–United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that a Federal Grand Jury in Charleston indicted Ivan Edgardo Soto Naranjo of Hanahan for returning to the United States illegally. Soto Naranjo also goes by the name Juan Chavez Avalos. The 37-year-old is facing a one-count indictment of Illegal Reentry of an Alien after Removal, in violation of Title 8, United […]

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Goose Creek Man Reportedly One Of Six Marines On Chopper That Vanished In Nepal

According to military officials, a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter was declared missing this week near Charikot, Nepal, Joint Task Force 505. They say there were six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese service members aboard. At this time, the status of those on board the flight is unknown. One of the Marines reportedly unaccounted for includes Sgt. Mark Johnson IV. […]

Education

College Park Middle Re-Designated As National School To Watch

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–College Park Middle School (CPM) will celebrate its re-designation as a National School to Watch tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2015, in the school’s multi-purpose room beginning at 9:20 a.m. “College Park Middle’s re-designation as a School to Watch can be attributed to hard work and dedication of the CPM family. Our students, teachers and staff are dedicated to upholding […]