Month: January 2014

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Berkeley County braces for Winter storm

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County government offices will be closed at 12 noon today. Chief Justice Toal has directed Berkeley County to close court operations on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 and Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Consequently, the Berkeley County Courthouse will also be closed. Anyone with hearings scheduled for either of these days should call and re-schedule the hearing on Thursday, […]

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South Carolina income tax filing opens this week

The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the 2014 individual income tax filing season opens Friday, January 31, 2014. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service, SCDOR will begin to accept electronic or paper individual income tax returns this Friday. SCDOR encourages taxpayers to file their income tax returns electronically as it is not only beneficial to […]

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Fire crews battle 40 acre brush fire

MACEDONIA, S.C.–Multiple agencies spent several hours battling a 40 acre brush fire along Highway 17A in the Macedonia community. According to Moncks Corner Rural Fire Chief, Scott Lee, his department along with  Santee Circle Rural Volunteer and the South Carolina Forestry Commission helped to extinguish the flames that threatened about five structures around 3 p.m. Lee says the fire started […]

Education

Projected Winter storm leads BCSD to operate half-day schedule Tuesday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of frozen precipitation and icy conditions for late tomorrow afternoon, the Berkeley County School District has decided it will operate according to a half day dismissal schedule on Tuesday, January 28. Regarding the Winter storm predicted for the lowcountry, a district spokesperson says the welfare of its students is a top priority. Parents can find the […]

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SCHP to monitor roadways for icing

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, officers will be constantly monitoring the roadways for icing over the next several days. Sergeant Bob Beres with the agency says that SCHP will also have additional resources in place for the projected storm. Beres says that SCHP is currently in contact with several state agencies and SCDOT, so that they […]

Education

Winter storm prompts BCSD to cancel Tuesday after school events

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of the possibility of sleet and/or freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, all Berkeley County School District (BCSD) after-school activities and events for Tuesday, January 28th are cancelled. This includes ball games, club meetings, practices, day care etc. A decision will be made later today concerning any possibility of early dismissal or the cancelling of school for tomorrow. […]

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Elderly man’s body recovered from Jamestown creek

JAMESTOWN, S.C.–On early Monday morning, members of the Berkeley County Rescue Squad recovered the body of a 75-year-old man in Savannah Creek.  The body of water is located right by Highway 17A. The coroner has identified the man as Douglas Beauford of Jamestown. The rescue squad along with the assistance of the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Fire […]

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Crews respond to large Sheep Island Rd. fire

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Fire Department is currently on the scene of a large two-story structure fire at 936 Sheep Island Road.  Crews say the home is fully involved.  They have set up a command center. Several other agencies including the Pine Ridge Fire Department, Whitesville Fire Department and Berkeley Co. EMS are also on the scene. The Berkeley […]

Business

Law firm sues American LaFrance on behalf of laid off workers

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–More financial troubles appear to be mounting against American LaFrance. The Charleston-based law firm of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman (RPWB) has announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two former employees of American LaFrance, LLC.  The company was headquartered in Moncks Corner, serving as a South Carolina-based fire truck manufacturer. The two […]