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Business

Berkeley Chamber Board Endorses Statewide Gas Tax

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.-Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorses a state-wide gas tax to repair and maintain South Carolina deteriorating roads. The Board supports increasing the gas tax to provide a sustainable and recurring funding source that will enable the Department of Transportation to work on the more than 85% of our state roads that are rated “poor or […]

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Deputies: Woman Arrested For Recent School Burglary

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the burglary that occurred Monday night at Philip Simmons Elementary/Middle School. After the burglary was discovered and the video was disseminated, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office say they received multiple tips from the both citizens and law enforcement alike. During the burglary, deputies say artwork was […]

Government

Goose Creek Mayor’s Town Meetings Continue Thursday

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler’s town meetings continue this week, as residents of the Boulder Bluff and Beverly Hills neighborhoods are invited to discuss the city’s strategic plan. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at City Hall. Each town meeting includes a presentation by Mayor Heitzler on the city’s long-range goals, as well as […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek’s 6th Annual BBQ Festival This Saturday

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek’s Sixth Annual BBQ Festival takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 behind the Municipal Center. The event will include live music by Bootless, food vendors, kids’ activities, and local cooking teams competing for the title of Best Barbecue in Goose Creek. Admission is free, as well as parking. Call (843) 569-4242 for […]

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Deputies: Woman Shot While Driving On I-26 In Summerville

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, a woman is recovering from her injuries after being shot in the neck on Interstate 26 near exit 199 in the Summerville area. Deputies say the 20-year-old victim was luckily able to call her father who alerted police to her location. Once there, deputies located a black 2013 Nissan Altima with dark tint […]

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Deputies Need Help Identifying Woman In School Burglary

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying the female in the above photos. The photos were taken from a camera security system following a burglary at Philip Simmons Middle School on Monday night after 7 p.m. During the incident, multiple items of art were torn from the walls and computer equipment was damaged. Anyone with information […]

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Drop-In Meeting To Be Held For Proposed Clements Ferry Road Widening Project

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Residents in Berkeley County will soon have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed Clements Ferry Widening Project on April 27, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Philip Simmons Middle School. The meeting will have a drop-in type format with displays for viewing, and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. The proposed […]

Health

American Cancer Society To Host Moncks Corner Relay For Life Event

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– On Friday, April 21st, local residents will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Moncks Corner at Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex to raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer. The event starts at 5 p.m., with the Cancer Survivor lap and […]

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SCHP Reminds Drivers To Avoid Distractions On The Road This Easter Weekend

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to keep their focus on the road this weekend as people travel for the Easter holiday and as other motorists will be returning home from Spring Break. So far this year, there have been 255 fatalities on South Carolina roadways compared to 272 at this time last year. […]

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Deputies: Excavator Valued At $60K Stolen From Job Site

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Takeuchi TB260 compact excavator that was stolen from a job site near Thurgood Road in Goose Creek sometime between December 2016 – April 2017. The excavator, valued at approx. $60,000, should be red/white and have several “H & E Equipment” company stickers on it […]