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Moncks Corner Recognizes ‘National Payroll Week’

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Mayor Michael Lockliear recently recognized September 5-9 as “Payroll Week” for the town of Moncks Corner. This proclamation for “Payroll Week” in the lowcountry is an extension of the larger National Payroll Week campaigned hosted by the American Payroll Association (APA). National Payroll Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 150 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who […]

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Goose Creek Officials Warn Residents Of Telephone Scams

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Beware of callers asking for personal information over the telephone. That is the message being shared by the City of Goose Creek, after a number of recent reports from concerned citizens. Several telephone scams have been reported, including one whose return phone number matches the main number of the Goose Creek Police Department. The criminal callers ask for […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Respond To Shooting

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office are actively working a shooting in the unincorporated area of Goose Creek. “This is an active scene, and no details are available right now,” stated Chief Deputy Mike Cochran. Cochran say the shooting took place on Rutt Lane. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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New Law Enforcement Academy At Cane Bay High

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School has partnered with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in order to create the newest academy in the Academies of Berkeley County, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy. The partnership agreement will be signed on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 11:15 a.m. at Cane Bay High School. Principal of Cane Bay High School, […]

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Timberland High Student Killed In Four-Wheeler Accident

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Sunday, Sept. 4, 15 year old Jasmine Lampkin of the Alvin community of Berkeley County was involved in a serious ATV accident, according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury. The coroner stated that she was airlifted to MUSC by helicopter and admitted to the children’s hospital. “She died on Monday afternoon and her death was ruled accidental,” […]

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Berkeley County Moves To OPCON 4

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center is now partially staffed, as Berkeley County is now at OPCON 4 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hermine. This means a storm poses a possible threat to South Carolina approximately 72 hours before making landfall. Starting Friday at 8AM, Berkeley County will have Citizen Advisory Hotlines available for residents to seek updated information from […]

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Sandbags Now Available For Berkeley County Residents

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center is now partially staffed, as Berkeley County is now at OPCON 4 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hermine. Starting tomorrow morning at 8AM, Berkeley County will have Citizen Advisory Hotlines available for residents to seek updated information from the Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department. To reach these hotlines, please call either 843-719-4800, […]

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Berkeley County School District Cancels Friday Classes

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Due to the forecast of heavy rain and winds, resulting from Tropical Storm Hermine, Berkeley County School District has cancelled classes and closed offices for tomorrow, Friday, September 2, 2016. District officials say they made this decision after consulting with staff at the Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Center and receiving updated weather advisories from the National Weather […]

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Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Will Close At Noon Friday

CLOSING EARLY Roper St. Francis Physician Partners outpatient practices will close at noon on Friday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hermine. Patients with appointments are being notified and rescheduled. Roper St. Francis Physician Partners is our network of more than 230 physicians that covers a complete range of primary care and 20 subspecialties. STAYING OPEN All three hospitals — Roper […]