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Friday, May 17, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.— Berkeley County spokesperson Chip Boling confirms that Bob Mixter, the director for Berkeley EMS, has resigned from his position. Boling says Mixter stepped down from his position on Wednesday but the county spokesperson did not say what prompted him to do so. Becky Blair, the Deputy Director of BCEMS, has been named the interim director, and Boling […]
Shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, officials with the United States Geological Survey reported a 3.0 magnitude quake seven miles from Goose Creek. Authorities placed Summerville closest to the quake. Some who live in Berkeley County say they did feel the earthquake, too, taking to social media to describe it. Warren Adair of Goose Creek wrote: Post by Warren Adair. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As part of the district’s ongoing laser-like focus on school safety, the Berkeley County School District has unveiled a new tip line designed to help stop school crises before they happen. The 1-855-OK-SAY-IT Tip Line is an anonymous, toll-free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. It provides a safe […]
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, registered dietitians affiliated with the South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SCAND) have volunteered to lead free grocery store tours at select BI-LO locations to help families learn how to shop and eat healthier on a budget, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced. “As nutrition professionals, we realize that the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. –Solicitor Scarlett Wilson announced today that a Berkeley County jury found defendant, Joseph Mack guilty of three counts of strong armed robbery and one count of failure to stop for a blue light Monday. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Mullen sentenced Mack to the maximum fifteen years for each of the three strong armed robbery offenses and then […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. —Dan Davis has been serving Berkeley County as its supervisor for almost seven years. He recently dropped by The Bryan Crabtree Show on WQSC 1340 and 950 AM to discuss issues facing Berkeley County. Davis is also seeking re-election. So far, he faces two challengers: Moncks Corner mayor Bill Peagler and Jerry Beckley. Voters in Berkeley County […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County coroner, Bill Salisbury, on Monday 34-year-old Shannon Lloyd Jones of Eutawville, S.C. was traveling on County Line Road in Berkeley County when his vehicle was struck by a large truck. The accident occurred at the intersection of County Line Road and Hwy. 311. Salisbury says Jones was transported to a local hospital where he […]
For eight consecutive months unemployment in South Carolina has decreased, according to the annual benchmarking report from the governor’s office. January’s report showed unemployment at 6.4 percent, which is a drop from December’s report showing 6.6 unemployment, both of which were under the national average. This is reportedly the lowest unemployment has been since June 2008. “Today’s news is a […]
According to The Sun News, a circuit judge denied bond for married couple, Sidney and Tammy Moore. The two are charged with the murder of Heather Elvis, a 20-year-old woman who vanished in Myrtle Beach in late December. Sidney is originally from Berkeley County, having graduated from Lord Berkeley Academy in 1995. After graduation, he later moved to Myrtle Beach […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Another candidate has announced plans to run for Berkeley County sheriff, seeking the Republican nomination. According to Matt Smaok, “The time has come for the residents and visitors of Berkeley County to feel safe and secure in their homes, schools and businesses. The time has also come to have a county that will provide the services that so […]
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