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Moncks Corner Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics, Firearms Charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Joshua Frederick Davis, 31, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charleston, to two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of firearms by a convicted felon. United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel, of Charleston, accepted […]

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8 Staff Positions Eliminated, $1 Million Saved Following BCSD Reorganization

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The reorganization of the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) office is complete, ahead of the July 1 target, and the new organizational charts have been shared with district and school level leaders. The organizational structure previously approved by the Berkeley County School District Board of Trustees on May 23 reduced district office staff by eight positions. At the […]

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Police: Suspects Believed To Be Involved In “Credit Card Skimmer Ring”

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman believed to be involved with using victims’ credit cards without permission. On June 22, 2017 the couple pictured above reportedly used numerous victims’ credit cards at Neighborhood Market in Goose Creek. Police say they were observed driving a white sedan of unknown make […]

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SCHP Increases Enforcement Surrounding July 4th Holiday

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reminds motorists that troopers have already begun increasing enforcement surrounding the July 4 holiday travel period. The official travel period begins at 6 p.m. tonight and runs through midnight on Tuesday – a 102-hour period. Last year, 17 people died on South Carolina roads during the 78-hour travel period. The official travel period […]

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Company Donates Pet Oxygen Masks To Cross Rural Fire Department

CROSS, S.C.–Cross area first responders will be equipped to save a pet’s life in the event of smoke inhalation during a house fire. That’s because Invisible Fence® Brand is donating pet oxygen masks to Cross Rural Fire Department. This donation is a part of Invisible Fence® Brand’s Project Breathe, which was established with the goal of equipping every fire station […]

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Santee Cooper To Consider Rate Increase

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized a public comment period for a proposed two-year rate adjustment beginning in 2018. The public comment period continues through Sept. 22, with options to comment online or by regular mail. People may also comment in person during a series of meetings in August. The proposed rate adjustment would […]

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Berkeley County Council Passes FY 2017-18 Budget Without Millage Increase

MONCKS CORNER, SC- On Monday, June 26, 2017 Berkeley County Council passed the 2017-2018 County Fiscal Year budget. Council also passed the Berkeley County Water and Sanitation budget. The budget does not recommend a millage rate increase; therefore, Berkeley County will continue to have the lowest county government millage rate in the entire state. Council approved Berkeley County Government’s general […]

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Study: South Carolina’s Rural Roads Have Highest Rate Of Fatalities Nationwide

TRIP, a national transportation research group, revealed its rural roads study today. The study reports that South Carolina’s rural roads have the highest rate of fatalities in the nation. North Carolina ranks 8th in the report on rural road fatalities. Report available at: www.tripnet.org “Leading the nation in rural traffic deaths is unacceptable,” said Tiffany Wright president of AAA’s Foundation for Traffic […]

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Public Reminded Not To Handle, Move Wildlife

A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and about.  The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind everyone that the best thing to do when one comes across wildlife is to leave it alone and contact the appropriate people should […]

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New Data Says SC Ranks High For “Rude Drivers”

South Carolina may be known for its southern charm, but a new survey suggests that its drivers have the worst behavior when behind the wheel. The survey was done as part of Kars 4 Kids summer driving awareness campaign to promote courteous driving. South Carolina was rated 49th in the country only behind New York. The organization asked drivers in […]