BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Friday morning, Berkeley County Superintendent Rodney Thompson faced a judge in Richland County where he is accused of using public funds and property to influence the outcome of the 2012 “Yes 4 Schools” campaign. The charge is a misdemeanor and carries a potential sentence of up to one year in prison and/or a fine of five hundred […]

Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Beloved Berkeley County School Board Member, Mrs. Wilhelmina Jager Moore, has resigned from the Berkeley County School Board due to medical reasons. Chairman of the Berkeley County School Board of Education, Dr. Kent Murray shared his sentiments, “Having served 28 years in education, I’ve never witnessed an individual who cares more for children than Mrs. Wilhelmina Moore. […]

HANAHAN, S.C.–According to BCSD Spokesperson Chip Sturgis, Hanahan Elementary School was placed on administrative lockdown from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday based on law enforcement recommendations. North Charleston and Hanahan Police Departments were conducting operations near the school campus, Sturgis stated. There is an ongoing North Charleston Police Department investigation. According to Lt. Michael Fowler with the Hanahan Police […]

Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the State Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Berkeley County School District Superintendent Dr. Rodney Marion Thompson. Thompson was indicted on April 15, 2015 on one (1) count for the Ethics Act offense of using public funds, property, and time to influence the outcome of an […]

After spending 40 years in newsrooms and locker rooms,Warren Peper is spending his days in conference rooms and the halls of academia in his new role as director of the Graduate School at Charleston Southern University. “It’s kind of crazy how it’s come full circle,” said Peper, a 1974 Charleston Southern graduate. “The place still has a palpable feel to […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District practiced its responses to a simulated crisis at the Cainhoy Elementary and Middle School this morning. District staff and principals coordinated the planning and execution of the crisis simulation with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department, Berkeley County EMS and Cainhoy Fire Department. Law enforcement, first responders and School […]

BERKELEY COUNTY– Stratford High School Senior, TJ Deveaux, won his second consecutive state wrestling championship. Deveaux participated in the state competition at the end of February at the Civic Center of Anderson.  He wrestled one match on Friday and two on Saturday. He won the Finals match 8-3 to conclude his senior season overall record 38-1 and in-state record 34-0. Deveaux completes […]