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Thursday, May 16, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Adam Gilman (DOB: 10/22/1976) of Moncks Corner, S.C. on one (1) count involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, a member of the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, made the arrest. On November 30, 2013, undercover detectives with […]
Verizon Wireless is adding 98 full-time customer specialists and retail employees before April 1. The positions will be based across South Carolina, and interested candidates may apply online by visiting the Verizon Wireless website at www.vzwcareers.com. The new positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, and participation in the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –Berkeley County officials announced today that the Charleston Area Transportation Study (CHATS) committee has granted the county an additional $27.5 million in funding designated for road improvements. The funding was awarded to viable “federal aid eligible” projects currently underway. Berkeley County will receive the monies to help support two road widening projects which qualify for the funding: […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Starting in September of last year, Senators Larry Grooms and Paul Campbell, who are both from Berkeley County, sought out answers from S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson concerning Daniel Island’s effort to break away from Berkeley County. Many residents of Daniel Island started a petition last year to break away from Berkeley County and join Charleston County, stating […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has declared March “American Red Cross Month” in recognition of the outstanding services provided by the Carolina Lowcounty Chapter of the American Red Cross. The proclamation also recognizes those who contribute to the mission of the Red Cross, through time, money or blood donation. The American Red Cross is asking you to join […]
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received over 4,100 complaints in calendar year 2013, saving consumers $1,344,647 in refunds, credit and adjustments. The number one complaint category was Debt Collection at 13% (553). Not far behind were, Utilities at 12.9% (535), Vehicles at 12% (498), Retail Stores at 7% (291) and Real Estate at 5% (219). Debt collection […]
By the end of February, more than 48 million tax refunds had been issued the IRS recently announced – an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the same time last year. As of Feb. 28, the average refund this year is $3,034, up 3 percent compared to the average refund amount for the same time last year. Almost 88 percent […]
Tigers…elephants…clowns…OH, MY! Get ready for a fun time at the circus! For three days only, Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars is bringing their entertaining show to the Ladson Exchange Park on Highway 78. The shows are slated for March 21 (Friday), March 22 (Saturday), and March 23 (Sunday). There will be a total of eight shows, three on Saturday […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—In less than a month, Goose Creek voters will head to the polls to vote for several city council seats as well as who they want for mayor. For more than three decades Michael Heitzler, a retired Berkeley Co. School teacher and principal, has served as the mayor of Goose Creek. He’s run unopposed since 1998; however, this […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Around 9 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to an overturned vehicle on Branchwood Drive inside an apartment complex that bares the same name. The complex is located right off of St. James Avenue. When crews arrived they found an overturned white car with a man still inside. The man was reportedly unconscious. An ambulance transported him to MUSC. […]
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