Month: November 2014

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Well-known local businessman passes away in farming accident

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, 79-year-old Marvin Wiggins of Pinopolis died in an accident that occurred on his farm Thursday afternoon. Salisbury says Wiggins was working on a motor grader when the accident took place. Wiggins was a well-known Berkeley County businessman and owner of Wiggins  Construction Co. and The Berkeley Restaurant. He also owned multiple […]

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Three adorable kittens from Berkeley Co. want nothing more than to be loved

These cute, loveable kitties were rescued from the backwoods of Berkeley County and rehabilitated by two caring individuals. Now it’s time to place these precious critters up for a adoption. Can you give them a nice home to call their very own? They would thank you for it with plenty of cuddle time and make you feel like you’re the […]

Education

Berkeley County schools to celebrate Veterans Day

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Schools are making sure their students know to thank a veteran for the freedoms they enjoy on Veterans Day. Even though it is a school day, schools throughout the district will provide patriotic displays. Hanahan Middle School will have a Veterans Day dinner on Thursday, November 6TH from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for local veterans in […]

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Berkeley Chamber of Commerce issues statement on penny tax referendum

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce CEO Elaine Morgan issued the following statement regarding the passage of the penny sales tax referendum Tuesday. “We are proud that Berkeley County can keep moving forward with so many important road projects. Our county is one of the fastest growing in the country and this referendum allows us to keep up with […]

Business

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse to trade campaign signs for free food

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse makes its own campaign promise this Election Day: a free appetizer* in exchange for every campaign sign turned in Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 11, 2014. “Just think of those leftover campaign signs as giant roadside gift certificates for free food at our restaurants,” said Vice President of Operations, Robert Patterson. “It’s an easy way to […]

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Judge denies request to dismiss ethics charge against BCSD communications director

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to The Post & Courier, a circuit court judge has rejected a request to dismiss an ethics charge against Amy Kovach. Kovach is the communications director for the Berkeley County School District who remains on leave ever since a grand jury indicted her on multiple charges earlier this year. Her attorney, Jerry Theos, made a motion late […]

Education

Governor’s school now accepting applications for ‘Class of 2017’

The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2017 through February 15, 2015. Online applications are available at www. scgssm.org/apply-now. One of only 12 of its kind in the nation, GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Beyond its […]

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Holiday military standard mail deadline is this Friday

The deadline to send Standard Mail packages to APO/FPO addresses by Christmas is November 8, 2014. To send packages to loved ones serving in the military abroad, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box at $15.45. The price includes a $2 per box discount for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/ Army Post Office/Fleet […]

Government

Sixty percent voter turnout expected in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Today voters are heading to the polls to pick two U.S. Senators and whether Governor Nikki Haley will continue leading the people of the Palmetto State. Of course, there are a slew of local races in Berkeley County including coroner, sheriff, and county supervisor to name a few. “So far, turnout has been good and steady, maybe a […]