BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In response to a large salt-marsh mosquito hatch-off, Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement will be spraying, by aircraft, in the southern portion of Berkeley County over Daniel Island, Thomas Island, areas adjacent to Clements Ferry Road, and the dredge disposal sites along Clouter Creek. The aerial application will be made on Thursday, July 24th, between the hours of 6:30 […]
Month: July 2014
Berkeley Electric CEO: Customers could pay $80 more under new rules
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley Electric’s CEO Dwayne Cartwright recently appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show to discuss the new regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Clean Power proposal is designed to greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by coal-fired power plants in an effort to slow down climate change. “Climate change, fueled by carbon pollution, supercharges risks to our health, […]
Woman killed while walking on Highway 45
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 27-year-old Inetha Pelote, from Cross, was walking near her home on highway 45 when she was struck by a truck Friday around 10:30 p.m. The coroner says she was transported to MUSC and pronounced dead at 1:18 a.m. on July 19. The death is being investigated by the Berkeley County Coroner’s […]
SC at greater risk for larger, damaging earthquakes
The USGS recently updated their U.S. National Seismic Hazard Maps, which reflect the best and most current understanding of where future earthquakes will occur, how often they will occur and how hard the ground will likely shake as a result. According to USGS officials, the eastern U.S. has the potential for larger and more damaging earthquakes than considered in previous […]
City seeks vendors and sponsors for fall festival
The City of Goose Creek will present the “2014 Fall Festival” on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm behind the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, arts/craft vendors, kid’s play area, safety demonstrations, food vendors, laser tag and much more!! This event will raise awareness and donations for Helping Hands […]
State antler records down slightly this year
The most recent round of white-tailed deer antler measuring conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources revealed 222 new records, including one Boone and Crockett qualifier. Each spring S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Section personnel make a concerted effort to measure deer racks throughout the state, with a major session during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia. […]
New Apollo 8 exhibit comes to Patriots Point
Starting this Sunday, July 20th, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum visitors can experience what it was like on board the Apollo 8 capsule. The Apollo 8 mission, which began on December 21, 1968, was the first to take humans in the vicinity of the moon. “The Apollo 8 mission was a tremendous step for the Apollo program, and really […]
County close to settling deputy’s lawsuit for hefty sum
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Spokesperson Chip Boling, council leaders recently approved up to $285,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against the county last year by a deputy sheriff. In May 2013, James Lamar Blakely sued the county stating that he worked many hours at the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office without ever properly being compensated. Shortly after filing that […]
Red Cross assists Jamestown man after house fire
JAMESTOWN, S.C.–According to a spokesperson for the local chapter of the American Red Cross, volunteers assisted a Jamestown man after his home on Chicken Creek Road sustained minor fire damage early Wednesday morning. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food, comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, and referrals to partner agencies to assist with the victim’s long term recovery. […]
Shooting sends two men to the hospital
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Berkeley Co. deputies are investigating a double shooting that took place shortly before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to an incident report, officers were dispatched to the area of Smalls Hills Road and Back River Road where they found a man lying on his side near the embankment of a wooded area. Officers said the 31-year-old man had been […]
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