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Friday, May 3, 2024
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Saturday, Dec. 19th at 11:45 p.m., Verbus A. Taylor, 63, of Goose Creek was crossing Red Bank Road near Goose Creek High School when he was struck by a north bound car. Taylor was on a handicap scooter, and he was pronounced dead on the scene by Salisbury. The death was […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper officials announced today that Century Aluminum Co. has accepted a deal in principle regarding power supply to the Mt. Holly plant. The agreement is subject to approval by each organization’s board of directors. The deal would provide a new, three-year power contract through which Santee Cooper will deliver 100 percent of the Mt. Holly […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized today a two-year rate adjustment for customers in 2016 and 2017 with an average annual increase between the two adjustments of approximately 3.7 percent. The board took no action on a proposed 2018 rate adjustment. Based on customer comments and management recommendations, the board approved minor modifications to the original rate […]
A record number of South Carolinians – nearly 1,394,000 will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, according to AAA Carolinas. The record number represents an increase of 19,000 compared to last year. Approximately 1,255,000, or 90% of total travelers, plan to drive to their destination. “Falling gas prices will lead to more South Carolinians traveling to […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced important proposed steps to protect public health by preventing the use of sunlamp products (also commonly known as indoor tanning beds) by minors and reducing the risk of using these devices for adults. “Today’s action is intended to help protect young people from a known and preventable cause of skin cancer and […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Water and Sanitation announced this morning that there is a temporary water outage affecting 37 customers on Royle Road. The temporary water outage is required, as crews work to fix a damaged water main on Royle Road. Berkeley County Water and Sanitation expects the repairs to be completed by 2:00 PM today. When the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley High School Athletic Director and head football coach, Jeff Cruce, will take on a new challenge in Berkeley County School District (BCSD) at the end of the semester after five years with the Stags. Cruce has been with the district for 25 years and has served as a head football coach in the district for 20 years. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced today an indictment charging George L. Turner, Jr., 41, of Ladson, South Carolina and Clayton G. Wickersham, age 34, of Summerville, South Carolina, with Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. Turner and Wickersham are each facing a maximum […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Members of law enforcement aren’t typically treated to a welcoming performance on the job, but that’s exactly what happened recently. On Tuesday, first graders from Northwood Academy came by the Goose Creek Police Department to sing them some Christmas carols. “Such a pleasure to bring our students to spread some cheer and appreciation to everyone at the department!” stated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Funeral services for James “Andy” Hill will take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home in Goose Creek. He was 55-years-old. Berkeley County deputies discovered Hill dead inside his home on Old Gilliard Road on Sunday. The coroner said he suffered gunshot wounds to his chest, shoulder and back. His death has been ruled a homicide. A […]
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