Your free source for Berkeley County, SC news
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Since 1978 the city of Goose Creek has only had one mayor. Michael Heitzler has run unopposed as mayor since 1998; however, city councilman Jerry Tekac is hoping to change that by throwing his hat into the ring. “We need commercial growth. We do not have that right now, and if we don’t get that we are going […]
ORANGEBURG CO., S.C.–Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has announced the arrest of a 29-year-old Berkeley County man in a Saturday morning shooting. Ravenell explained,“Officers were called to the Cornfield Club on Unity Road in Holly Hill shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday. When officers arrived they observed a 24-year-old Holly Hill man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.” While investigating the shooting, […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler met with Girl Scout Troop 863 and representatives of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina to sign a proclamation declaring the week of March 9-15, 2014 “Girl Scout Week” in Goose Creek. Girl Scouts of the USA offer a unique leadership development program where girls define leadership by making the world a better […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–All right, Berkeley County people. You know that 90% of ya’ll just loooooove to fish. Why not try to win some money in the process? The town of St. Stephen is currently gearing up for its 22nd annual catfish festival scheduled for March 28th-30th. If you’re interested in taking part in the catfish cook-off competition, click here to […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Wanna have some fun this coming weekend? It’s time, once again, to break out your oyster knives and make plans for the 14th annual Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster roast on Saturday, March 8, at the Old Santee Canal Park. Gates open at noon, and the festival runs from 1-6 p.m. The Shuckin’ in the Park oyster roast […]
MANNING, S.C.—The year was 1944. The U.S. was in the midst of a second world war. Gasoline cost just 21 cents a gallon and minimum wage was just 30 cents per hour. During this same time, the small community of Alcolu in Clarendon County was a bustling area, home to a tight-knit community and a thriving lumber mill. Here, neighbors […]
Subscribe to our mailing list & get Berkeley County news updates delivered to your email inbox.
Recent Comments