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Saturday, May 18, 2024
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–When Kimo Esarey moved to Berkeley County 35 years ago, traffic was light and most residents traveled to Charleston every day for work. Berkeley County was known as a “bedroom community” of Charleston, he said. Esarey, broker in charge at Coldwell Banker’s Goose Creek office, said the influx of industry and jobs within the county over the past […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to firefighters on scene, a St. Stephen police officer was conducting a routine traffic stop Thursday morning when the car sped away along Highway 52 in St. Stephen. They say the car ended up crashing after hitting a curb and the tire blew. “He hit the cement ditch,” said one of the firefighters on scene. “We landed […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County deputies are on the look for Michael Vanwert. They say he is presently missing and considered an endangered person. While officials did not elaborate, they say foul play may be involved. Deputies say Vanwert was last seen Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at approx 9 p.m., around the Harriett Tubman Lane area of Moncks Corner. He’s described […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Wednesday that the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Moncks Corner Police Department served a search warrant at 111 North Live Oak Drive. Deputies say the occupants of the house were targets of an investigation related to illegal narcotics sales. After multiple controlled buys of cocaine base from the one of the […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Trooper Bob Beres with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, they’ve arrested a man they believe is responsible for a wreck that killed an 86-year-old man last month. Earl R. Carter has been charged with reckless homicide for the deadly February 13th accident on Red Bank Road. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 86-year-old Perfecto […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) staff and students will be in school on Monday, March 14, 2016. The school board designated March 14 as a third make-up day in the aftermath of October’s historic flooding. March 14, 2016 is a regular school day for all staff and students.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a case involving stolen identity. According to deputies, he was recently able to obtain and use the personal information of a victim to open a line of credit at a Charleston area “Best Buy” store. He’s described as […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) will host its 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Cane Bay High School (1624 State Rd., Summerville). The District is seeking to hire experienced educators and those who are new to the teaching profession. Over 325 individuals have pre-registered for the event. “Berkeley […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The public is invited to attend the 19th annual Santee Cooper Lineworkers’ Rodeo, which takes place Saturday, March 19, at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner. The Lineworkers’ Rodeo begins promptly at 8 a.m. with a unique flag-raising ceremony and admission is free. Line technicians representing Santee Cooper and seven of South Carolina’s electric cooperatives […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–SC 4-H Youth Development Programs have a short term project for youth who are interested in gardening. The Small Garden Project will allow youth ages 5 – 19 to learn how to prepare, plant, maintain and harvest a small garden. A contest record book will also be submitted for judging. Seeds will be provided for one vegetable. Youth […]
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