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Friday, May 3, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 49-year-old Edward Williams was struck by three cars on Highway 17-A near South Live Oak Drive in the Moncks Corner area. Salisbury said the accident happened at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Williams was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Darnell Hartwell. His death was ruled accidental with the cause being massive body […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will begin issuing annual and three year recreational licenses that expire on the anniversary date of issue beginning Jan. 1, 2015. This is commonly referred to as a 365 day license. You can buy your South Carolina hunting and fishing licenses multiple ways. Licenses are available in person at any of the four regional […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to the Goose Creek Police Department, a pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after a car struck him. The accident occurred on St. James Avenue near the Goodwill around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. In the incident report, the man who hit the pedestrian told officers he attempted to swerve to keep from striking him but missed. The […]
On Wednesday, a circuit court judge threw out the murder conviction of a 14-year-old South Carolina teen convicted of killing two girls 70 years ago in rural Clarendon County. The niece of one of the victims lives here in Berkeley County. Earlier this year, lawyers representing the family of the late George Stinney demanded a new trial and a petition […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Moncks Corner Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lockliear announced Wednesday evening that an agreement has been made with a new interim Town Administrator. Former Charleston County Administrator Rowland Windham will begin serving as Town Administrator on January 2nd, when current Town Administrator Marc Hehn becomes Berkeley County Deputy Supervisor of Operations. To prepare for a smooth transition – Lockliear, […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor-Elect Bill Peagler announced the leadership team for his new administration on Tuesday. “I am proud to have assembled a team of top-level talent committed to my vision for our county – improving Berkeley’s economy, improving our residents’ trust in government, and improving the quality of life for our citizens,” said Peagler. “I am grateful […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Three hundred and five degrees were awarded during commencement exercise at Francis Marion University Saturday, Dec. 13. James H. “Jay” Lucas, speaker pro tempore for the S.C. House of Representatives and attorney and one of the three recipients of honorary doctoral degrees, delivered the commencement address. Lucas told graduates that integrity and perspective along with faith, family, and […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District is proud to announce its newest National Board Certified Teachers. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recognizes these educators as some of the best in the nation. Newly accredited teachers are Nicky Brett from College Park Elementary School, Juann Edmondson from Cane Bay High School, and Iris Lewis and Sarah Rickett from […]
CROSS, S.C.–According to a spokesperson with The American Red Cross, volunteers assisted one adult whose residence on Breeze Lane in Cross was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The Cross County Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided the victim with financial assistance for food and clothing as well as a comfort kit containing personal hygiene items. Last year the Palmetto South […]
A new study by the University of West Florida might make you think twice about taking a swim in the ocean anytime soon. According to the university’s new report on shark attacks, Florida still has the world’s highest number of shark attacks her year, followed by states in South Africa and Australia. However, based on swimmer-to-attack ratio, the numbers showed […]
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