Author: Nicole Johnson Shealy

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New Exhibit Showcases History Of The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office

MONCKS CORNER, SC -On Thursday, the community officially celebrated the grand opening of the new Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office exhibit. The exhibit tells the story of county law enforcement from the days of the first Berkeley Sheriff through the 1980’s. The county jail and the challenge of combating illegal moonshiners are part of the bigger picture of early to late 20th […]

Education

Students Honor Classmate With Disability With Donation To Shriners Hospital

  GOOSE CREEK, SC — His parents were told by doctors he would never walk or talk. He was born with a birth defect. Through the years Marrington Elementary fifth grader Braddock Keffer surprised everyone. He’s used a reversible walker and at one point had braces on both feet, defying odds by walking. “Now he’s down to just one brace. […]

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New Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Substation Opens In Cross

CROSS, S.C.- – A lighted marquee sign in rural Berkeley County Thursday flashed the words “Sheriff’s Substation” as a blue and white tent and a podium was set up for a big announcement. Dozens of community members from the Cross area joined sheriff’s deputies for the grand opening of a new sheriff’s office substation. Sheriff Duane Lewis addressed the crowd at the event […]

Business

Company Providing Microphones To Grammy Awards & Olympics Now Calls Berkeley County Home

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — It’s like music to the ears for many in Berkeley County! Audio-Technica USA, a global sales, marketing, and distribution company of audio equipment, has officially opened its new distribution center in Moncks Corner. The $3.3 million project is expected to create six new positions in Berkeley County. The facility is located off of Garrott Avenue in Mount […]

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15 Fun Photos From Moncks Corner’s Halloween Festival

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–A lot of ghouls and goblins came out in full force Friday for a fun day of games, candy and dress up during the town of Moncks Corner’s 5th annual Halloween festival. Every year, it continues to draw bigger and bigger crowds. Below, we’ve included some photos from Friday’s event. Enjoy! 1. Future cops in training!   2. […]

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Hundreds Flock To Annual ‘Lions Club BBQ Cook Off’ At Old Santee Canal Park

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The smells of slow smoke pit barbecue filled the air at the Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner Friday evening. Tents, trucks, grills, and smokers, were lined up at the park. It was the 20th annual Berkeley BBQ Cook Off, hosted by the Moncks Corner Lions Club. An estimated 400 people came out for the […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Host Training On What To Do During A Mass Shooting

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Just more than a year since the Emanuel 9 shooting, Sheriff Duane Lewis and Berkeley County deputies organized a training session providing citizens with information on what to do during an active shooter situation. “We’re not immune from it. We have large gathering places all over the county,” stated Lewis. “Let’s not forget about what happened in Charleston […]

Education

School District Leaders Address Bus Issues Following Complaints

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC — Not even a full week since students have been back to school and complaints to the Berkeley County School District have been rolling in about the school bus system. A cell phone video that’s been shared via social media shows students on a crowded bus standing and sitting in a bus aisle. “My child is my responsibility. […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Undergoes National Review Of All Operations

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–From patrol, detective techniques, community services, and more–the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is undergoing a top to bottom review. It’s all part of the re-accreditation process. It’s the first time in three years the BCSO has had to do this since initially receiving its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., also known as […]

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Moncks Corner Leaders Now Providing Citizens With A Safe Place To Buy & Sell Online

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- Two parking spots at the Moncks Corner Municipal Complex are now especially assigned and designated as “safe spots.” Town Council members voted unanimously Tuesday evening, Mayor Michael Lockliear says, in support of the “Safe Trading/Drop Zone.” It’s a place under 24/7 surveillance where strangers doing online trades, swaps, or sales can do their exchange. The hope is to […]