Month: June 2014

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Moncks Corner woman sentenced to 17 years in fatal DUI

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—After a week-long trial, a jury found Shana Ceceil Robinson, 36, of Moncks Corner guilty of felony DUI. The jury deliberated for a little over two hours before reaching their decision Friday. Investigators say Robinson was behind the wheel when she collided with and killed 47-year-old Candy Sue Zoll on November 10, 2011. The wreck happened on Broughton […]

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Berkeley Co. Rescue recovers body from Tailrace Canal

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Shortly before 3:30 p.m., the Berkeley Co. Rescue Squad was dispatched to the Dennis Boat Landing for a rescue mission. Members were assisted by SCDNR, the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office, Moncks Corner Rural Fire Dept. and several other agencies. Less than an hour into the search, at 4:20 p.m., the Rescue Squad recovered the body of 21-year-old Mathew […]

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South Carolina’s recycling rate increases for the fourth consecutive year

Local governments and businesses have been working hard to recover all recyclable waste and it has been paying off.  For the fourth year in a row, the state of South Carolina’s recycling rate has increased. This time, it has risen from 29.5 percent to 31.5 percent. Kent Coleman, direction of DHEC’s Division of Mining and Solid Waste Management, said, “Recycling […]

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SCDOT awards contract to replace Cypress Gardens Road bridge

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has awarded an emergency contract in the amount of $3,050,000 to Cape Romain Contractors, Inc. of Wando, SC to replace the Cypress Gardens Road Bridge on S-8-9 near Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. A train derailment on the tracks located under the bridge on the evening of Monday, April 28, 2014 […]

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1 woman dead, 2 teens injured in Goose Creek shooting

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Deputies with the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s office are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials with the sheriff’s office confirm one woman was shot to death while two teen girls were injured and transported to the hospital. Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury has identified the woman as 36-year-old Tammy Flowers.  Investigators say […]

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Goose Creek’s community band to have first performance

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. –The city of Goose Creek’s community band will perform for the first time on Thursday, June 5th at Stratford High School’s amphitheater at 6:30 pm. The concert is free to the public, and will feature musical performances from popular musicals and marches. Anyone interested in attending the concert, is asked to bring their own blankets and chairs. […]

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Patriots Point to expand Independence Day offerings

Watching the Fourth of July fireworks from the desk of the U.S.S. Yorktown is a unique way to experience our nation’s birthday. Because of the popularity of this event, Patriots Point has expanded their tickets offerings with two different packages. The $30 ticket ensures access to the ship beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the Fourth. While on board, guests will […]

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Hot, Sizzling Romance Novel Takes Readers on an Erotic Journey to No Return

Forget about ’50 Shades of Grey.’ The latest romance book, ‘Scarlett’s Secret Lover Pt. 2,’ by Prince Abraham Harun, serves up sex, forbidden love and suspense. Filled with twists and turn, readers are taken on a roller coaster ride of x-rated passion in Scarlett’s Secret Lover Pt. 2. The plot picks up with the passionate affair between Scarlett and Harun. […]