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Mother of Murdered Woman, Ariel Morgan, to Host Event that Addresses Gun Violence

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the mother of Ariel Morgan, Kendra L. Morgan-Steven, have teamed up to address gun violence in the community. Violence broke out during a block party on the evening of June 7th, 2014 in the Moncks Corner area of Berkeley County. Multiple shots were fired among a crowd of hundreds of attendees. As a result, 19-year-old Ariel […]

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Berkeley County Clemson Club Welcomes Tony Elliott to Tiger Talks 2016

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Clemson Club invites Tiger fans to join co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott at Tiger Talks 2016.   Coach Elliott will be joined by Mickey Plyler, host of “The Roar” radio show on WCCP-FM 105.5 and blogger on Tigernet.com and John Seketa, Author of “Clemson: Through The Eyes of The Tigers”.   The event will include program, dinner/drinks, door […]

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WWII Vets to Share Memories of Fighting While Sinking in the Iconic Battle of Midway

Four veterans who fought aboard the USS YORKTOWN CV-5 during the iconic World War II Battle of Midway will share their memories of the attack and the sinking of their ship during a free program hosted by the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum at 7 p.m. on April 28. Commissioned in 1937, the USS YORKTOWN CV-5 was the fifth […]

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Roper St. Francis Leases 5 Former Nason Buildings, Plans to Open Express Care Locations

Roper St. Francis will open five new practices in buildings formerly owned by Nason Medical Center. Roper St. Francis has signed long-term leases for buildings in James Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. The Lowcountry’s largest healthcare system for adults plans to convert three of the properties into Express Care locations and is considering which services to offer at […]

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14 Firefighters Take Oath, 9 Promoted at GCFD Celebration

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–It was a night of celebration at the Goose Creek Fire Department. The sparkling new Fire Station 3 on Old Moncks Corner Road was the setting on April 13 as family, friends and supporters of the GCFD gathered for a swearing-in of 14 new firefighters. In addition, nine firefighters received promotions, and seven more team members were honored […]

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Fifth Annual Goose Creek BBQ Festival Set for Saturday

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The final countdown is underway for the City of Goose Creek’s Fifth Annual BBQ Festival. The free event, sponsored by Goose Creek Heating and Air, takes place Saturday, April 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. behind the Municipal Center at 519 North Goose Creek Blvd. Expert cooking teams will be on hand for the Backyard Barbecue Cook-off. Judges […]

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Fruit of the Loom Celebrates Expansion, New jobs at Summerville Facility

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Fruit of the Loom, the athletic/casual/intimate apparel designer and manufacturer is increasing its economic investment here in the Lowcountry. Fruit of the Loom announced it has now more than doubled the size of its Palmetto Distribution Center in Summerville, Berkeley County. It means new equipment and putting more people to work. The expansion will bring with it at least […]

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Vietnam Veterans to be Honored in Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives while serving in the military during the Vietnam War. The United States involvement in the war began after WWII, however, escalated to full commitment from 1959-1975. To remember the many vets who served in the war, General Marion’s Brigade Chapter of the DAR, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Town […]

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Walmart Changes the Grocery Shopping Game with New Pickup Service in Goose Creek

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– Grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier for Charleston area shoppers. Walmart, the largest grocer in the U.S., launched its online grocery pickup service at four Charleston area stores. The free service enables customers to order groceries online and pick them up at their local Walmart store without even leaving their cars. “At Walmart, we have […]

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Groundbreaking for New $19 Million, Charleston Trade Center Building Set for Tuesday, April 19, 2016

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Charlotte-based developer The Keith Corporation and Chicago-based investor Singerman Real Estate announced that the official groundbreaking for a new $19 million shell building at the $175 million Charleston Trade Center is set for Tuesday, April 18, 2016. “We are delighted to be working with Berkeley County, the State of South Carolina and the South Carolina Ports Authority […]