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SC Native American Tribal Chiefs Gather In Moncks Corner To Address Shared Challenges

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Thursday marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between South Carolina State Recognized Tribal Chiefs and the Federally Recognized Catawba tribe, as they convened with Dr. Delores Dacosta, Executive Director of the Commission for Minority Affairs, and Joshua Shumak, Program Manager of Native American Affairs, at the prestigious Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner. […]

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Fire Destroys Cordesville Family’s Home: Red Cross

CORDESVILLE, S.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Witherbee Road, was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon. The Red Cross is helping three people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. No other details were provided. This March, the American Red […]

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BCSD Board Recognizes 2024 Teachers Of The Year

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – At the Monday, March 4, Berkeley County Board of Education meeting, educators recognized as the Teacher the Year from each BCSD school were honored. The formal recognition from the Berkeley County Board of Education happens yearly each spring, preceding several events meant to honor their contributions to the children and families of BCSD. In addition to […]

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Berkeley County Creates Conservation Commission To Steer Future “Greenbelt” Projects

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – At its meeting on Monday meeting, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission. “This committee is critical to the county’s future quality of life, as we seek to preserve land, as well as plan and implement new passive and active parks across […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office To Undergo Onsite Assessment For Re-Accreditation

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for a site-based assessment March 11-14, 2024, as part of a 4-year process for re-accreditation, administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This assessment will verify that the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to maintain national accreditation by confirming compliance to all applicable law […]

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Berkeley County Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Federal Prison For Bank Fraud

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Cordero Prioleau, 35, of Ladson, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to bank fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Evidence presented to the court showed that Prioleau deposited a fraudulent check into his Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) bank account in the amount of […]