Month: December 2014

Business

Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC expanding Berkeley Co. manufacturing facility

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of high-quality coating systems for the aviation, automotive and general industry markets is expanding its operations in Berkeley County. “Mankiewicz Coatings has been a great corporate citizen in Berkeley County. It’s a pleasure to see companies of this caliber locate, grow and expand in our county,” stated Berkeley Co. […]

Health

Are hackers after your medical records?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that HIPPA related healthcare data breaches have effected more than 34 million people nationwide. Jeremy Henley, the director of breach services for ID Experts, recently appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show to discuss the problem. On the show, he stated that there are several reasons why a thief might want to […]

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Berkeley Co. deputies investigate burglary at ATP Gun Shop

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Saturday, Berkeley Co. deputies responded to ATP Gun Shop on College Park Road in reference to a burglary that had occurred. When officers arrived, they went to the side of the building where they discovered someone had forced their way inside the business. A deputy stated that he noticed that the locks were beaten off of the […]

Business

Santee Cooper approves $5 million in industrial development loans

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $5 million in loans Monday to advance industrial development projects that will benefit Anderson and Orangeburg counties, bringing to $25.8 million the total amount awarded through Santee Cooper’s economic development infrastructure loans this year. Since 2012, Santee Cooper’s loan program has awarded $48 million to help advance 23 infrastructure […]

Entertainment

WWE Live “Road to WrestleMania” returns to the lowcountry

ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 10:00 AM – TICKET START AT $15 You’ll see Roman Reigns as he returns to WWE, Dean Ambrose, United States Champion Rusev, Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Big Show, WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and Damien Mizdow, The Divas and more of your favorite WWE Superstars! Card is subject to change. Ticket Prices:  $ […]

Business

Santee Cooper board approves $2.9 billion budget for 2015

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.9 billion budget for 2015 today at its regular monthly meeting. The board also approved the 2016 and 2017 budgets for planning purposes. The 2015 budget includes $2.1 billion for the electric system, $8.1 million for the water systems and $807.7 million for capital expenditures. Approximately 50 percent […]

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Moncks Corner man one of two people killed in I-26 wreck

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Dorchester Co. Coroner Chris Nisbet, two people were killed in a traffic collision along I-26 near mile marker 185 over the weekend. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nisbet stated that 32-year-old Ramesses Mahdee of Moncks Corner was driving his Dodge Challenger when it struck a Mazda Protege driven by 42-year-old Tommy Barrett of Gaston, South […]

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Deputies investigate deadly stabbing, third homicide in five days

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.-According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury around  3 a.m. Michael Haynes, 36, of Ridgeville was stabbed in the chest. The incident happen at the Paradise Lounge on Old Gilliard Road in Berkeley County. Salisbury says Haynes was pronounced dead on the scene. The homicide is under investigation by the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office and the Berkeley County […]

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Moncks Corner trooper promoted to commander of SC Highway Patrol’s MAIT team

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Highway Patrol has announced the promotion of Michael A. Dangerfield to captain. He will serve as the new commander for the Patrol’s Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), which is the collision reconstruction unit of the Patrol. “The work of the MAIT Unit is critical to helping us find answers in complicated collision investigations,” said Col. […]