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Residents Invited to Join Goose Creek Mayor for Tour of Historic Church

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler will conduct a tour of historic St. James Goose Creek Church on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 100 Vestry Lane, off of Snake Road in Goose Creek. Built in the early 1700’s, the church is a National Historic Landmark. There is no cost to take part in […]

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Thousands of Berkeley County Flood Victims Line Streets for Grocery Assistance

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–On Monday, thousands of Berkeley County flood victims packed the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner seeking assistance paying for groceries. The lines were so long they stretched outside of the church’s auditorium and way down East Main Street in downtown Moncks Corner. More than 18,000 people reportedly showed up at the church seeking assistance. In October, the […]

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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces ‘One SC Fund’ for Flood Victims

Governor Nikki Haley today announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented flooding continue the re-building process. “When government is done, we have to keep going, and so we started a One South Carolina fund…to allow us to complete the work the government can’t do,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “We […]

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Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County to Host Thanksgiving Prayer Walk

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County will host a prayer walk starting at 136 President Circle Moncks Corner on November 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. With the help of residents and area churches, orgaziners say the event will take place around the new Moncks Corner recreation complex and in the Wall Street Community. Organizers say the […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Arrest Firefighter for Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County deputies, 34-year-old Michael Smart of Moncks Corner has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Jail records show that he was arrested on Thursday. Deputies say that an investigation into the allegations first began in May 2013. In the incident report, the victim’s father told officers that he allowed his young daughter, who was reportedly friends […]

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Goose Creek Police: One Person Shot at the Kangaroo on Redbank Road

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–On Sunday, November 15th, 2015, at approximately 1:00 p.m., GCPD officers were dispatched to the Kangaroo convenience store at 215 Redbank Rd. in reference to a shooting that occurred near the gas pumps, Captain John Grainger stated. Authorities say officers met with several witnesses who described the incident. The victim, 22-year-old Antwon Flute, was located at the Heritage Baptist Church a […]

Education

Cocky and BP Volunteers Read to Cainhoy Elementary Students

CAINHOY, S.C.–Students from the University of South Carolina, BP Cooper River employees and Gamecock mascot, “Cocky” joined forces recently at Cainhoy Elementary School for a United Way Day of Caring event that highlights the importance of literacy for elementary-aged students. BP volunteers read stories in kindergarten through third-grade classrooms until approximately 1:00 PM. At 1:00 PM, Cocky and USC students arrived at Cainhoy […]

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Goose Creek Mayor Proclaims November Native American Heritage Month

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed November as “South Carolina Native American Heritage Month” in the City. Heitzler signed the proclamation in a ceremony at the Goose Creek Municipal Center on Monday, Nov. 9. Native Americans “have played a vital role in the life of our State, City and Country, and their many contributions have enhanced the […]

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Deputies: Teen Suspect Arrested in Dollar General Armed Robbery

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis confirm they’ve arrested the suspected wanted for an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Red Bank Road on Friday morning. The incident put several nearby schools, including Goose Creek High, on lockdown. Authorities say the suspect is under 18-years-old and a firearm was recovered during the teen’s arrest. Deputies from […]

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Hanahan Police Chief Downs 12 Doughnuts in Record Time for Special Olympics

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Some doughnut-loving cops are raising money for Special Olympics while enjoying that sweet yummy goodness at the same time. Hanahan Police Chief Dennis Turner has clearly proven that he is the ultimate ‘master doughnut eater.’ On Friday, he gobbled up 12 doughnuts in one minute and fifteen seconds, beating out a slew of other law enforcement officers who […]