Month: February 2015

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Goose Creek High Assistant Principal Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Detectives with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a member of the U.S. Marshal’s Joint Criminal Apprehension Team, arrested 36-year-old Paul Jette Herman at his residence in Moncks Corner following an investigation into allegations he had an illicit sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student at Goose Creek High School, where Herman is an assistant principal. […]

Education

Classes Canceled For Berkeley Co. Students Tuesday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District is closing all schools, school offices and cancelling school activities for Tuesday, February 24, 2015. This includes all teachers, staff and administrators – schools and offices will be closed all day tomorrow. Based on close cooperation with local government, state and national weather services and emergency management agencies, Berkeley County School District decided to […]

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Elsa From ‘Frozen’ Arrested By Hanahan Cops, Charged With Berkeley County’s Cold Front

HANAHAN, S.C.—In Berkeley County, we dread cold weather. Anything below 70 degrees is unacceptable. Unfortunately, in a matter of 24 hours, the weather has gone from pleasant to downright cold. However, there ‘may’ be a pretty good explanation for the sudden drop in temperature. While on patrol Monday, Hanahan Police noticed a blonde chick in a fancy dress getting a little […]

Government

Former S.C. Trooper Marty Housand Announces Run For Sheriff

Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–At noon standing in front of his Family’s hardware store, Central True Value Hardware, Marty Housand formally announced his campaign today to become the next Berkeley County Sheriff. Housand is a veteran law enforcement officer having spent more than two decades on duty with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and as the former Police Chief […]

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Early Morning Fire Damages Moncks Corner Applebee’s

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Multiple agencies responded to the Applebee’s in Moncks Corner at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday after they say a fire started inside the restaurant. The Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department, Whitesville Rural Fire Department and Moncks Corner Fire Department quickly responded to the scene. According to firefighters on scene, the fire started in the trash can located inside the […]

Education

Berkeley County School District To Host ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten’

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District is hosting its ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten’ event Feb. 23-27.  The district will begin registering three-, four-, and five-year-olds for its early childhood programs for the 2015-16 school year. Programs include the Head Start program (K-3 and K-4), the Childhood Development Education Program (CDEP) (K-4) and Kindergarten (K-5). “We are calling this our ‘Kick-Off to […]

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American Red Cross: Bonneau Family Of Five Loses Home In Fire

BONNEAU, S.C.–Friday afternoon, American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers assisted a family of five, two adults and three children, whose home located on Lake Moultrie Drive in Bonneau was destroyed by fire. The Bonneau Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided the family with financial assistance for food and clothing, along with comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, […]

Government

Thirty Year Active Lawman Dan Isgett Files For Berkeley County Sheriff

VIA PRESS RELEASE: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dan Isgett filed to run for the Republican nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff. This is to fill the term that was opened up when Wayne DeWitt resigned as Sheriff. The election will take place on April 21. “The people of Berkeley county deserve the best protection possible and the peace of mind that comes with […]

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8 Candidates File For Berkeley Co. Sheriff Today, More Expected To

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Adam Hammons, director for Berkeley County Elections and Voter Registration, as of 3 p.m. Friday a total of eight people have filed for sheriff of Berkeley County. Hammons says he expects more to also file. “We have heard as many as 15, not sure if that many will follow through and file,” stated Hammons. “I would […]

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BCSO: Five Arrested And Nine Burglary Cases Cleared

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office simultaneously executed four search warrants in the Goose Creek and Summerville areas Thursday resulting in the recovery of approximately $20,000 in stolen property, including two firearms. According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies with the Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Selective Enforcement Team executed the warrants on two residences, […]