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Cane Bay High School Receives Whole Child Award

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School (CBHS) received the Whole Child Award, with just three other schools in the state, at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (SCASCD) Fall Conference in Columbia, on Friday, October 2. Principal of Cane Bay High School, Dr. Lee Westberry, said, “The Whole Child Engaged Award is a special honor for […]

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AAA Urges Car Buyers to be Aware of Flood-Damaged Vehicles for Sale Soon

As cleanup from the devastating floods throughout the Carolinas continues, there’s a new hazard to consider for used car buyers, according to AAA Carolinas. Buyers need to know how to avoid purchasing a vehicle that may look great, but could be secretly suffering from flood damage. In many cases, insurance companies total flood damaged vehicles which are then sold to […]

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Berkeley County Students Take Pledge Against Gun Violence

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Students at Macedonia Middle School are teaming up with the United States Attorney’s Office to sign a voluntary pledge promising that they will never take a gun to school, will never resolve a dispute with a gun, and will use their influence to prevent friends from using guns to resolve disputes. It’s all part of South Carolina’s 14th annual […]

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Berkeley Co. Deputies: Two Men Arrested for Stealing Catalytic Converters from Vehicles

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Frank B. Rollins, 61, of North Charleston and Thyrone Burden, 31, also of North Charleston are behind bars for nearly a dozen car burglaries. On October 18th,  deputies say they responded to a commercial burglary in progress on Farmington Road in the Summerville area of Berkeley County. Once on scene, deputies say […]

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Candlelight Vigil to Bring Awareness to Domestic Violence

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In 2014, South Carolina was the state with the highest number of women killed by men, and has been in the top ten states every year for the past fifteen years. The homicide rate for women killed by men is twice the national average. With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Goose Creek is hoping to do its part […]

Education

Former BCSD Spokesperson Sues School District, Berkeley Co. Republican Party

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to court documents, Amy Kovach, the ex-spokesperson for the Berkeley County School District, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer as well as the Berkeley County republican party. Kovach’s attorney, Nancy Bloodgood, filed the lawsuit with the clerk of court’s office in Berkeley County on October 15th. During the 2012 ‘Yes 4 Schools’ campaign, the longtime spokesperson was […]

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Police: Stratford High Student Tased After Fighting Fellow Student, Assistant Principal & Officer

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Goose Creek Police, an assistant principal at Stratford High was assaulted while trying to break up a fight between two students. Around 12:50 p.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Stratford High School was notified of a fight in the cafeteria between a 17-year-old Xavier Christopher and an unnamed 16-year-old student, Captain John Grainger stated. The school resource officer […]

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Moncks Corner Farmers Market Now Open

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The new farmers market in Moncks Corner officially opens to the public Thursday, October 15th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in its new outdoor pavilion. The inaugural 2015 fall market will be held every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. until December 17, 2015. The market will showcase local produce, flavor, and culture and will be open to […]

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Flood Damage to Cypress Gardens Estimated to be Around $10 million

WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Due to the damage caused by South Carolina’s historic flood, Cypress Gardens will be closed indefinitely for repairs. Employees say the damage has also forced them to cancel this year’s Halloween in the Swamp. “Everyone that has pre-purchased tickets will receive a refund. Sorry for any inconvenience this […]

Education

Versprille Named Semifinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras at Cane Bay High School and the Panjamdrum Steel Band, is now one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year Award. “I am incredibly honored that the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation have recognized my belief that music education inspires students to reach for possibilities. All credit goes […]