Month: November 2014

Business

SCRA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Nexton facility

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–This week SCRA  held the official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremonies for its “Applied Technologies Center” located at Nexton in Summerville. Construction began on the 78,000 square foot facility, which houses SCRA’s Charleston-area operations, last October. The longest-serving and newest SCRA associates held the ribbon for the ceremony, signifying SCRA’s history and showcasing SCRA’s future. Working with Choate […]

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Hanahan woman arrested for Georgetown Co. home invasion

Georgetown County Sheriff’s investigators have charged 40-year-old Theresa D. Crawford of Hanahan with illegally forcing her way into a person’s home. According to deputies, around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday deputies responded to a home invasion in the Pawleys Island community of Georgetown County. Investigators say the homeowner was inside the home, heard a noise and noticed the front door open. […]

Education

Berkeley County’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ honored during ESPN tournament

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– On Thursday night, Lauren Reeder, Berkeley County School District’s Teacher of the Year, was celebrated at the Charleston Classic, an ESPN college basketball tournament held in Charleston every year. Reeder, a second grade teacher at Marrington Elementary, was recognized alongside Dorchester County School District’s Teacher of the Year as well as Charleston County School District’s Teacher of […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek kicks off Christmas celebrations starting Dec. 4th

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek will kick-off its “Goose Creek Christmas” sponsored by Goose Creek Heating & Air on Thursday, December 4th behind the Municipal Center. This FREE, family event will run from 6:00-8:00 pm. Come out and enjoy the lakeside light display and children’s parade around the lake led by the Mayor. Following the parade, Santa will […]

Business

Santee Cooper demonstrates how deadly power lines can be

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Electrocution is the second leading cause of death for construction workers; however, it’s not just the people working in that particular field who should worry about the dangers associated with live wires—especially power lines. “A lot of people don’t really understand the danger or how fast you can come in contact with a power line,” stated Claud Wessinger, […]

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Falling gas prices to increase Thanksgiving holiday travel for South Carolinians

Almost 90% of South Carolinians traveling this Thanksgiving holiday will be celebrating with a road trip, while enjoying the lowest gas prices in five years, according to AAA Carolinas. A total of 656,000 South Carolinians are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home. About 591,000 of those travelers will drive, an increase of about 24,000 than last year. […]

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Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office remembers two officers killed in the line of duty

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office recently paused to remember two officers killed in the line of duty twelve years ago. On November 19, 2002 Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Marion Wright and Patrolman William Bell with the Summerville Police Department were struck and killed around 6:00 pm on Highway 17A by a driver, Brian L. Nelson, who was under […]

Entertainment

Monster Jam tickets now on sale

Feld Motor Sports® announced today that tickets for Monster Jam®, the world’s premier Monster Jam truck series, are now on sale. Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with all Kid’s Tickets (ages 2-12) half-off*.Tickets are also available at the arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Monster Jam will be performing at the North Charleston Coliseum […]

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SC trooper killed in line of duty in 1972 honored with I-26E memorial

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a dedication ceremony today remembering the life and service of Patrolman Roy O. Caffey who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1972. He was a 25-year veteran of the Patrol. Patrolman Caffey, a native of Temple, Texas, was survived by his wife, Mildred, and son, Robert who was […]

Business

He gave up a $37 million contract to start a potato farm & then gives them away! What!?

He was one of the best centers in the NFL. He had a 5-year, $37 million contract and he found it all meaningless. His agent was floored. CBS News reported that St. Louis Rams center Jason Brown quit football to be a farmer in Louisburg, N.C. He bought 1,000 acres and farms crops including cucumbers and sweet potatoes. He says […]