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Evonik Corporation Launching Manufacturing Operations In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Evonik Corporation, a German chemical manufacturing company, is launching new operations in Berkeley County. The project will result in at least $120 million of new capital investment and the creation of more than 50 jobs. “Berkeley County is truly honored to have Evonik call our community its new home and welcome their investment and the jobs they offer. […]

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Trident Health Purchases 22 Acres Near Moncks Corner Medical Center

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Trident Health President and CEO Todd Gallati has announced the health system has purchased 22 acres near its Moncks Corner Medical Center for $2 million. “We have no immediate plans to build on the site,” said Gallati. The property is adjacent to Moncks Corner Medical Center, which opened in 1983. This year, more than 14,000 patients have already […]

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Berkeley Electric Coop To Restructure Rates For Customers

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As of January 1, 2017, Berkeley Electric Cooperative will be restructuring its rates by unbundling the energy charge on its members’ bills. This restructuring will only affect residential and small commercial accounts. The restructuring is primarily centered on what is currently known as the “Facilities Charge.” This charge covers the fixed costs of providing service to our members […]

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Los Arcos To Pay $459K In Back Wages, Damages To 28 Employees

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A Goose Creek Mexican restaurant will pay $459K in back wages and damages to 28 employees following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation. “The violations found in this case are all too common in the restaurant industry,” said Jamie Benefiel, director of the division’s Columbia office. Investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Columbia […]

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Santee Cooper Board Increases Incentives For Community, Rooftop Solar Programs

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –Santee Cooper customers who install rooftop solar panels or buy into Solar Share, the utility’s community solar project, will see their solar investment pay off much sooner under new incentives that the Board of Directors approved today. New incentives include larger per-watt rebates. The rebate for residential Solar Home and Solar Business customers who install rooftop panels […]

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Breck’s Steakhouse To Open December 1st In Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–According to the owners of Breck’s Steakhouse, the restaurant is set to open for business in Moncks Corner this Thursday, December 1st. The restaurant will be located in Off The Rail’s old building at 108 E Railroad Avenue. That’s right off Main St. by the train tracks in the heart of town. Along with the restaurant’s enormous steaks, guests can […]

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No Rate Increases For Berkeley Electric Cooperative Members

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Good news for Berkeley Electric Coop members. BEC officials announced Thursday that members will not see any rate increases in the coming year. CEO Dwayne Cartwright originally made the announcement during its ‘Annual Meeting of Members’ on Saturday, November 12th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. Cartwright also highlighted the cooperative’s numerous community initiatives such as the […]

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Berkeley Electric Coop To Hold ‘Annual Meeting Of Members’ At Ladson Fairgrounds

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of Members on November 12th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. As a self-governing, not-for-profit utility, Berkeley Electric is required to assemble a quorum of its members each year to conduct the business of the cooperative. Over 20,000 members are expected to attend. The purpose of the meeting […]

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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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Breck’s Steakhouse To Open Moncks Corner Location, Currently Hiring

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Steak lovers rejoice! Breck’s Steakhouse will soon open a new restaurant in the heart of Moncks Corner. The new food joint is scheduled to open some time in December at 108 E Railroad Avenue. That’s right off of Main St. by the train tracks. It will open in Off The Rail’s old location.  The restaurant recently closed its doors for […]