BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A portion of the Nexton Interchange is officially open to the public. Berkeley County engineers and crews determined that following a final inspection, that work on a portion of the Nexton Interchange project is substantially complete and sections of the project that are safe for public use will open beginning Thursday, April 5, 2018. This consists of sections […]
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Berkeley County Officials: Child Support Payments Can Now Be Made Online
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Annette Bianchi, Chief Deputy Clerk of Court for Berkeley County, recently announced a new service available to the citizens of Berkeley County. Berkeley County Clerk of Court, Family Court division has begun offering online payments of Child Support and Alimony. This service can be found on the Berkeley County website, under “Courts/Child Support/Child Support/ Credit/Debit Card Payments.” You can also […]
Berkeley County Announces Proposal to Fund the Widening of U.S. 176 & Nexton Parkway
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–This week Berkeley County officials announced a proposal to fund the widening of U.S. 176 and Nexton Parkway, shaving years off original timeline without raising taxes. In a presentation made to Berkeley County Council Monday, April 9, a schedule for work on U.S. 176 and Nexton Parkway was shown and funding sources highlighted. The presentation showed the improvement […]
Berkeley County Museum Offers Sweetgrass Basket Sewing Classes
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sweetgrass basket sewing is a unique art form brought to South Carolina in the late 18th century by enslaved West Africans. This Gullah tradition has been passed down for generations, becoming an iconic art form throughout the coastal Southeast. The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center is honored to host Sweetgrass basket sewing classes on Saturday April 14, […]
Mayor Proclaims Judo Week in Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The week of April 8 to 14 was officially proclaimed “Judo Week in the Creek” at a signing ceremony on Monday morning at City Hall. Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler was joined by members of the Samurai Judo Association, the largest Judo and Jujitsu club in the country. The club – located at the Naval Weapons Station in […]
Santee Cooper Announces Pinopolis Lock Operating Hours
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – State-owned utility Santee Cooper has announced its spring and summer hours for the Pinopolis Lock at the Jefferies Hydroelectric Station on Lake Moultrie. Effective Tuesday, April 10, the lock will operate from 9 a.m. (or 30 minutes after sunrise, whichever is later), to 7:30 p.m. (or 30 minutes before sunset, whichever is earlier). Digital signage at […]
For the First Time in Nearly 40 Years Goose Creek Voters Elect New Mayor
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek voters turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The line to vote formed early on Election Day in Goose Creek, and would stay long for most of the day, as 3,160 Goose Creek voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 3. In unofficial results, voters elected Greg Habib as […]
Bike-A-Thon Riders to Fight Childhood Cancer, Participants Wanted
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police Chief Harvey Becker recently called on all Goose Creek area residents to join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Making a Difference for St. Jude” Bike-A-Thon slated for Saturday, April 14th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the lake and hiker-biker trail behind Goose Creek City Hall. This year marks the 33rd annual event. Riders are […]
BCSD to Discuss Selection of Philip Simmons Elementary Principal April 11th
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders will host a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Philip Simmons Elementary. The BCSD administrative team is seeking input from the school community regarding the selection of the principal for Philip Simmons Elementary. Former principal, Dr. Karen Whitley, is currently serving BCSD as the Chief Human Resource Officer. […]
BCSD to Discuss Selection of Berkeley Middle College Principal April 12th
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders will host a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Boardroom. The BCSD administrative team is seeking input from the school community regarding the selection of the principal for Berkeley Middle College. Current principal, Claire Freeman, plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year. […]
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