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After Shooting A Trooper In Berkeley County, Convicted Cop Killer Wants Death Sentence Overturned

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Charleston man sentenced to death in the 2002 fatal shooting of a South Carolina Highway Patrolman is hoping to have his death sentence dismissed. Convicted cop killer Jesse Sapp is in court with his attorney today asking for a new sentence hearing because of “troubling police misconduct.” Meanwhile, prosecutors want the judge to deny a possible hearing for Sapp. […]

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“Princess Ariel Morgan Day” To Shed Light On Unsolved Murder In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On June 7th, Berkeley County officials will declare the day “Princess Ariel Elaine Morgan Day” in hopes of generating more exposure and interest to the teen’s murder. According to Kendra Morgan, the teen’s mother–Berkeley Co. Councilman Tommy Newell helped make the special day possible. For the teen’s mother, the day will also be bittersweet. June 7th marks the […]

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Red Cross To Give Back During “Lowcountry Giving Day”

As part of Lowcountry Giving Day, the local American Red Cross is giving back to the community that supports them throughout the year.  On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the Lowcountry SC Chapter is hosting “Giving Back on Giving Day,” a free community event. “We touch the lives of one in every four people in South Carolina. Without the support of […]

Government

Lowcountry Chapter Of The Republican Liberty Caucus Of S.C. Endorses Brian Adams For Sheriff

Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of SC, Lowcountry Chapter, is pleased to endorse Brian Adams for Berkeley County Sheriff. In order to be vetted for endorsement, the candidate was required to complete a 7-part questionnaire and sign the RLC Liberty Compact committing to: 1. restore liberty, not restrict it; 2. promote the freedom and independence […]

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Seven Candidates Seeking Vacant Moncks Corner Town Council Seat

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Elections and Voter Registration Director Adam Hammons, seven people have filed for Michael Lockliear’s Moncks Corner town council seat. They are: Pam Atkins, Mike Everett, Jay Law, Frankie L Snider, Chad Sweatman, Rodney L Varner and Patricia Shepard Whaley. The candidate who wins the special election will replace Michael Lockliear who was elected as the […]

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South Carolina Police Benevolent Association Endorses Brian Adams For Berkeley Co. Sheriff

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–One of the largest law enforcement organizations in the country has endorsed North Charleston police officer Brian Adams for Berkeley County sheriff. The South Carolina Police Benevolent Association made the official announcement on Wednesday. The national organization is made up of more than 38,000 law enforcement officers working at the federal, state and county level. “We will ask […]

Education

Berkeley Intermediate Lab Instructional Assistant ‘Founders of the Future’ Winner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Bertha Wright, computer lab instructional assistant at Berkeley Intermediate School, won the Founders of the Future competition for teachers sponsored by Achieve3000. Wright was selected as the Gadget Giveaway reward recipient for the week of April 20, 2015. She is one of only 24 Founders in all of Berkley County Schools. The Founders of the Future competition is […]

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The Vietnam War Survivor’s And Remembrance Commemoration Scheduled Friday In Moncks Corner

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Vietnam War Survivor’s and Remembrance Commemoration will take place Friday, May 1st, 12:00 p.m. at 109 W. Main Street in Moncks Corner. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution have partnered with the Department of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. This ceremony is for both the living and the families of […]

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Berkeley Middle Celebrates The Harlem Renaissance Period Through An Amazing Performance For The Community

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The students of Berkeley Middle School welcomed a crowd of nearly 500 parents and community members last Friday for dinner and a variety show celebrating the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance period of the early 1900’s. The show was developed by the 8th grade social studies teachers; Laddie Jones and Julia Stanley, as an enrichment activity to […]