Author: Andrew Wigger

Government

Moncks Corner’s mayor makes pledge, discusses election

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. –Mayor Peagler, Moncks Corner recently called into The Bryan Crabtree Show WQSC 950 AM to discuss the results of Tuesday’s election. Before Peagler discussed the results, he pledged to donate $100 to the Summerville charity that encourages children with autism play baseball. “I heard about the Summerville program, we are building a park up here with a […]

Health

Trident Medical Center receives award from American Heart Association

The American Heart Association has awarded Trident Medical Center with the Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award, for the implementation of specific quality improvement measures outlined by the Association, for patients who have suffered heart attacks. “Trident Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Heart […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek’s community band to have first performance

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. –The city of Goose Creek’s community band will perform for the first time on Thursday, June 5th at Stratford High School’s amphitheater at 6:30 pm. The concert is free to the public, and will feature musical performances from popular musicals and marches. Anyone interested in attending the concert, is asked to bring their own blankets and chairs. […]

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Online petition started to make Bonneau’s Richardsons Boat Landing a “no swim area”

BONNEAU, S.C–Local woman, Michele Johnson, of Moncks Corner recently started an online petition at change.org, urging Santee Cooper to make the Richardsons Boat Landing in Bonneau a “no swimming” area. Johnson says the landing was once a “no swimming” area and isn’t sure why that changed. “You decided to remove the sign and blocked off the entire beach to swimmers,” […]

Business

State officials encourage all SC eBay users to update their passwords

As you may have heard, eBay, one of the Internet’s most frequented websites was recently hacked into. This cyber attack put millions of its users private information in jeopardy.   In light of this event, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging all South Carolina eBay users to change their passwords. The SCDCA has released these tips […]

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Troopers prepare for heavy travel as the official start to summer begins

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has a goal of zero highway fatalities as South Carolina celebrates the first official weekend of summer. Troopers say a total of 12 motorists died on the roads last year during the long weekend that begins at 6 p.m. tonight and runs through Monday at midnight. Statewide highway fatalities stand at 269 this […]

Entertainment

Moncks Corner library holds annual art show

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– If you have been in the Moncks Corner library recently, you have seen an array of art lining the entrance walls. The library has partnered with the Berkeley Artists’ Guild to host the Annual Juried Exhibition May 14 through June 5.  The public will have a chance to meet the artists Thursday, June 5 from 5:30 – […]

Health

Roper St. Francis expanding to serve more Berkeley County residents

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Construction will begin soon on 60,000 square feet of new Roper St. Francis medical offices and outpatient facilities in rapidly growing Berkeley County. Roper St. Francis, the Lowcountry’s largest adult healthcare provider, has more than 90 acres near the intersection of Highways 176 and 17A. The healthcare system plans to begin building a comprehensive medical site that will […]

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South Carolina Department of Public Safety begins this year’s Buckle Up, SC Campaign

South Carolina – To prepare for the busy summer travel season, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is beginning its Buckle Up, South Carolina campaign. Beginning Monday, May 19 to Sunday, June 1, SCDPS, along with local law enforcement agencies, will begin to crack down on the state’s seat belt law. This is part of Buckle Up, South […]

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Traffic stop leads to cocaine trafficking arrest

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.– A routine traffic stop on Highway 52 and Medway Road, near Goose Creek, led to a bit of a surprise for deputies, when they say they discovered a white powdery substance in the driver’s seat of the car they pulled over. Deputies say the substance tested positive for cocaine and the driver was arrested by the Drug […]