BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The family of an unarmed, naked man who was shot and killed by a Georgia police officer in March filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday. Anthony Hill, 27, was originally from Moncks Corner and graduated from Berkeley High School in 2006. He was also an Air Force veteran. Authorities say Hill was shot and killed by DeKalb County Officer Robert Olsen on […]
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BCSD Announced March 14th As Third School Make-Up Day
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– Berkeley County School District Superintendent Brenda Blackburn announced at Tuesday night’s school board meeting that Monday, March 14, 2016 will serve as the third district make-up day. The school board previously announced Monday, October 19, 2015 and Monday, January 4, 2016 as additional make-up days for BCSD students due to canceled school days in the aftermath of last […]
Volunteers Needed for ARB, Planning Commission
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek is seeking to fill current and upcoming vacancies on its Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission, respectively. Both boards are made up of qualified volunteers who live in Goose Creek. By approving applications for commercial development, the ARB plays a crucial role in keeping Goose Creek attractive to residents and businesses. The board […]
Huger Car Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced Tuesday that Huger homeowner, John Nick, 60, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for money laundering. The sentence was imposed by United States District Court Judge Patrick Michael Duffy. Authorities say Nick owned and operated Nick’s Auto Sales located at 4154 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. From 2008 to 2010, […]
Deputies: $84,000 Reported Missing from Goose Creek High Booster Club
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Berkeley County deputies confirm there are investigating a possible case of embezzlement. Authorities say Goose Creek High School’s principal contacted deputies after the new athletic Booster Club treasurer noticed money missing while going through a box of receipts. According to the incident report, while trying to match the paperwork with the organization’s bank account, she noticed that during the […]
Berkeley County Council Says “No” to Relocation of Syrian Refugees
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed a resolution calling on all South Carolina public officials to immediately cease and desist from the placement of refugees anywhere within South Carolina until the state legislature convenes and passes legislation reflecting the will of the people. “When the U.S. government feeds, clothes and shelters the 50,000 homeless veterans, then we […]
Coroner: Woman Killed in Goose Creek Collision
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 10:49 a.m., 72-year-old Cary Way, of Goose Creek was involved in a head-on collision on US Highway 176 near Davenport Street in Goose Creek. Salisbury says she was transported to Trident Hospital and died today at 6:24 a.m. from injuries received in the wreck. The Berkeley […]
GoFundMe Account Set Up for Deputy Injured in Line of Duty
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A GoFundMe account was recently established for a Berkeley County deputy seriously injured while on patrol. On the morning of November 3rd, Deputy Cameron Babson was injured when he was struck by a car on the driver’s side of his patrol car. According to friends and family, he broke his pelvis, ankle and wrist. His pelvis reportedly has multiple fractures that […]
Coroner: Goose Creek Woman Dies in House Fire
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, at 10:36 a.m. on Sunday the Goose Creek Fire Dept. responded to a fire at 113 Amberside Drive. The coroner says the resident, 63-year-old Betty Brandhorst, was found near the back door of the residence. Salisbury says she was transported by EMS to Trident Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:19 a.m. […]
Deputies: Man Sexually Assaults Teen, Victim Forced to Get 38 Stitches
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—An encounter with a young man at a recent Halloween party turned violent for one teen, according to deputies. Now the suspect is jail and charged with sex assault. According to an incident report, the alleged victim, who is 18-years-old, met a man by the name of Coutrney Greene, 35, while attending a party in Berkeley County. Several […]
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