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Stoba To Create 61 Jobs With Production Operations in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Stoba, a manufacturer of machined components for the automobile industry, is launching a new production plant in Berkeley County. The new development is expected to bring $7.7 million in capital investment and create 61 new jobs. “Having a world-renowned company like Stoba choose to locate in Berkeley County is further proof that Berkeley County is open for business,” […]

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Beloved Teen Saves 5 Lives; Inspires Others To Become Organ Donors

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Sunday, friends and family of 15-year-old Jasmine Lampkin packed the inside of Timberland High School’s auditorium to say a final farewell to a young woman who touched so many lives during her short time on earth. “Each and every one that was touched by her story, her laugh, her testimony, her presence—she will forever live in us,” […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Locate Missing Woman

**9/13/2016 UPDATE VIA BCSO** The female reported missing last week has been located and is safe. Our detectives were able to verify her location and had a law enforcement officer from the upstate. She is safe and healthy. –Chief Mike Cochran BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 21-year-old Alyson Kayla Paige who disappeared four days […]

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Deputies: Man Threatened Ex-Girlfriend With Shotgun, Tried To Flood House

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help locating Eddie Gaskins. Gaskins has warrants for criminal domestic violence of a high & aggravated nature as well as burglary 1st degree, authorities stated. “Eddie knows that we are looking for him and he usually is in the Macedonia, Jamestown, Huger or Bethera areas,” stated Chief Mike Cochran. “He drives […]

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Woman Carries American Flag Through Berkeley County, Makes Long Walk To Honor 9/11 Firefighters

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—This Sunday will mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center site, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on that grim day including 343 firefighters. For one woman, she vows to keep their memory alive in her own unique way. “This is my […]

Education

Sheriff Duane Lewis Signs Charter For Cane Bay’s New Law Enforcement Academy

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis,  Berkeley County School District Superintendent Dr. Blackburn and Cane Bay High School Principal Dr. Westberry signed the charter for the new Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy at Cane Bay High School. Sheriff Lewis stated, “This is an exceptional opportunity for the Sheriff’s Office to not only partner with the School District but to […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office To Hold Citizen Police Academy

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Want to learn how the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department protects citizens? Take part in Citizen Police Academy sessions that will take place Tuesdays from 6-8PM from September 13 – October 1, 2016. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is holding their Citizen Police Academy beginning September 13, 2016. Classes are scheduled for September 13 through October 11, 2016. Anyone […]

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The Legend Of Pirate Stede Bonnet Comes To Life At Sangaree Library

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–“You shall go from hence to the place from whence you came, and from thence the place of execution; where you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead. And the God of infinite mercies be merciful to your soul.” These were the last words at the Charleston trial of pirate Stede Bonnet, also referred to […]

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“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Event to be Held in Moncks Corner

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Men in high-heels will be tapping through Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner on Saturday, Oct.15 for “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” South Carolina is ranked the worst in the nation for deadly violence against women. My Sister’s House, a North Charleston nonprofit that provides resources, programs, and services to victims of domestic violence is sponsoring “Walk A […]