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Deputies: Suspect Wanted For Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church Burglary

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating Denzell Javon Carroll of 136 Union Lane in St. Stephen. Authorities say he is wanted in connection with pawning property stolen from at Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church in St. Stephen on 02-13-2017. Authorities say Carroll is also the primary suspect in burglarizing the church and is […]

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Officials: Large Fire In Macedonia Area Now Under Control

MACEDONIA, S.C.–A large fire that threatened nearby homes and generated a lot of heavy smoke in the Macedonia area near Harristown  Road and Betsy Hole Road is now under control, according to a spokesperson for the S.C. Forestry Commission. “We have two forestry commission units on scene in addition to a local fire department that has responded,” stated Doug Wood, […]

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VIDEO: Suspect Caught Trying To Break Into Homeowner’s Truck

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Police are looking for a young man caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera trying to break into a vehicle. Police say the individual in the video can be seen checking the door handle of a truck in the driveway of an Oak Creek neighborhood home. According to authorities, this neighborhood had items from multiple vehicles throughout the neighborhood stolen […]

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Lane Closures In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–This notification is to inform the public that from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 – there will be lane closures on I-26 Eastbound and Westbound from mile marker 198 to mile marker 196. The lane closure operations are expected to begin at The lane closure operations are expected to begin at 9:00 p.m. and lanes will […]

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Report: Berkeley County The 17th Fastest Growing County In The USA

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In terms of growth, Berkeley County shows no signs of slowing down. Over the last year, Berkeley County has become the 17th fastest growing county in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since the 2010 census, more than 33,000 people have moved to the area, a 18.57% increase. In 2016, more than 210,000 people called Berkeley […]

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UPDATE: Pinopolis Lock Back In Operation

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –The Pinopolis Lock on Lake Moultrie at Santee Cooper’s Jefferies Hydroelectric Station is now operating after repairs took place this week. For updates on lock availability, boaters can follow Santee Cooper on Facebook and Twitter, and can call 843-899-LOCK (5625). The lock, part of the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric and Navigation Project, has been in service since 1942, […]

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Authorities: Ladson Teen Arrested For Attempting To Join ISIS

LADSON, S.C.–Zakaryia Abdin, 18, of Ladson, South Carolina, appeared in federal court this morning in Charleston, South Carolina, following his arrest by the FBI last night. Abdin was arrested for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. The charge is based on Abdin’s alleged attempt to travel overseas […]

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Berkeley County Gets Most ‘Bang For Their Buck’ On Property Taxes In South Carolina

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County ranked among the top 10 counties in South Carolina for getting the most ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes, according to data recently released from SmartAsset. SmartAsset is a financial technology company that just released its third annual study, showing a property tax rate of 0.52 percent in Berkeley County. In addition to property taxes, the study […]

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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 […]

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Goose Creek Police Searching For Missing Runaway

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Rossana Gonzalez Servera. Police say the teen ran away from her residence on 03-24-2017 and has not made contact since. She’s described as a Hispanic female, 5’00” in height, 90 lbs, with brown eyes, and long black hair with red highlights. The teen was last […]