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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sangaree Middle School, located at 1050 Discovery Lane, Ladson, will host its 2016 Sangaree Sombrero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 7, 2016, beginning at 8 a.m. All proceeds will be used to support the school. Individuals interested in participating can register online at www.racemine.com. Registration is $25 for adult participants and $15 for children 13 years old and […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District has become one of the first school districts in the state to weigh in on the controversial transgender restroom debate, making it clear to faculty that students are okay to use the restroom to which they identify with. “Our policies align with those of the U.S. Department of Education and the S.C. Department of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Wednesday night, a judge denied bond for 34-year-old Daniel Ward, a Summerville man accused of leading Berkeley County deputies on a 50 minute chase into Orangeburg County before authorities say he opened fire on them. “It was something out of TV,” Chief Deputy Mike Cochran described in the courtroom. “He is a danger to society.” Ward has been […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–State Rep. Edward Southard of Moncks Corner resigned from the House on Wednesday. The move comes not long after learning that a sexual harassment allegation involving a female Statehouse page had been filed against him. His lawyers, Bakari Sellers and J. Preston Strom, Jr., released the lawmaker’s resignation to the media: “After much deliberation, I submitted my resignation to the S.C. […]
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–It wasn’t a tree limb or strong wind that caused a power outage for homeowners on Daniel Island on Wednesday evening. According SCE&G officials, it was a snake! The power outage lasted for about about two hours. A spokesperson for the power company the snake interrupted a circuit, causing the power outage around 8:30 p.m. Crews began restoring power […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek High School students recently received a close-up look at what happens in a courtroom. Goose Creek High School teacher Amanda Cooper brought her Law Education students on a field trip to the Goose Creek Municipal Court on April 21. The students met with Judge Shirley Johnson, who had just finished a morning court session. Judge Johnson talked […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the 2016 Goose Creek Barbecue Festival drew a large crowd behind the Municipal Center. This was the fifth year for the popular event. The festival featured live music by Return of the MAC, a variety of food vendors, a cornhole competition, and many kids’ activities. Of course, the event wouldn’t have been complete […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Almost two years after she disappeared, a skull found on Nov. 27, 2015 has been identified as Nicole Goodlett of Spartanburg, S.C. Goodlett, 28, was reported missing on March 12, 2014 in Spartanburg County. According to an incident report she was last seen in Simpsonville in Greenville County over the Christmas holiday by her brother. Investigators have named Goodlett’s boyfriend, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Friday, authorities say the school resource deputy at Cane Bay Middle School investigated a complaint from students at the school that another student had pulled a firearm on them during an incident after school. Deputies say the incident happened when some students appeared to be wanting to fight. One of the students, a 13 year old male, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler issued a policy directive last week to ensure that growth in Berkeley County is effectively managed through increased coordination between all appropriate entities and by maximizing development where infrastructure and utilities already exist. “Since taking office, my Administration and I have been thinking about the best approach to encourage growth where […]
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