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Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Pro Tem Mark Phillips was recognized at the May 10 Goose Creek City Council meeting for his participation in a unique program offered by the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The Institute’s Economic Development Program is a hands-on learning experience that provides innovative approaches to economic development in local communities. The program includes four highly-interactive […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling industries, is launching a new operation in Berkeley County. “Viva is proud to build in St. Stephen, S.C. an integrated manufacturing plant using our state’s recycled rubber and plastics. Our plant expects to employ up to 200 people, creating products that will be sold […]
Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday night, dozens of people packed the inside of Berkeley Elementary School to speak in favor as well as against the school district’s decision to recently allow transgender students to use the restroom in which they identify with. “This is about much more than bathrooms. It’s about trans students being […]
BONNEAU, S.C.– One day after 18-year-old Katelyn Moore was laid to rest, friends and family gathered for a candlelight vigil Tuesday night on Black Oak Road. A cross along with flowers have been placed at the location of the deadly accident that took the life of the Timberland High School senior. She would have officially graduated on May 26th, 2015. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sheriff Duane Lewis announced that Lt. Annie Jackson has been promoted to Captain of Community Outreach. “Having Captain Jackson be part of my leadership team is a great fit. Captain Jackson is someone who knows what we are doing and gets it done & always has a smile on her face.” Captain Jackson is a 1986 graduate of […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler is the current chairman of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study) Policy Committee. The Committee met on Monday, May 9th in North Charleston, and topics included a long-range transportation plan for the Lowcountry. As one of South Carolina’s 10 Regional Planning Councils, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ primary objectives […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County court records, James Loftis was released from jail Tuesday morning after a circuit court judge set bond at $250,000 the previous day. The Goose Creek man is charged with two counts of murder. Court records show that as part of his release, Loftis is allowed to go to work, attend church and visit his attorney’s office. Goose Creek […]
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated Tuesday that Scott M. Wickersham, age 36, of Summerville, has been sentenced in federal court in Charleston, South Carolina for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Bank Fraud, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349, and two counts of Willfully Making and Subscribing a False Tax Return, in violation of Title 26, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, some parents say they plan to address board members over allowing transgender students to use restrooms for the gender with which they identify. “If you want to demand answers about the school districts recent decision to allow transgender students to use whichever restroom they choose, this is the meeting to attend!” reads a Facebook […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Friends and family said a final farewell on Monday to Katelyn Moore, a young lady who touched so many lives during her short time on earth. In just 21 days, she would have graduated from Timberland High School, beginning a new chapter in life. “She may not have walked the platform at the graduation ceremony, but she walked […]
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