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Highlights From Recent Berkeley Co. Sheriff Candidates Forum

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Recently, the group Goose Creek 9-12 held a public forum for the candidates running for Berkeley Co. Sheriff at Harbour Lake Baptist Church. Fourteen of the 16 candidates for sheriff took part in the event and answered questions submitted by the audience. The video from that forum is posted here in its entirety. The candidates who participated from left to […]

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Officials: Active Perimeter Set for Person Of Interest Who Has Threatened To Harm Himself

SUMMERVILLE, SC – According to officials, there is presently a person of interest who has threatened to harm himself in the wooded area behind 1496 State Road in Summerville. This person of interest is said to be a white male, mid 30’s last seen wearing blue jeans and a red shirt. Authorities say he is considered armed and dangerous. A perimeter […]

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New Blue Catfish Length, Possession Limits On Santee Cooper Lake In Effect

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Harvest limits for blue catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes went into effect on April 1, 2015. The harvest limits has been set at 25 fish per angler per day in the upper reach of the Santee River, Lakes Marion and Moultrie, the Diversion Canal and the Re-diversion Canal upstream of the St. Stephen Dam. No more than two […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek Police Cadets To Ride “Making A Difference For St. Jude” Bike-A-Thon

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Bike-A-Thon coordinator, Chief Harvey Becker of the Goose Creek Police Department, announced today that the Goose Creek Police Cadets, Explorer Post 400, will participate in the Saturday, April 11th, “Making a Difference for St. Jude” Bike-A-Thon. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the lake and hiker-biker trail behind Goose Creek City Hall. The coordinator […]

Education

Sedgefield Middle Awarded $6,000 Technology Grant

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sedgefield Middle School was awarded a $6,000 grant from the Tides Foundation on the recommendation of Google Data Centers Grants Fund. Three eighth grade teachers at the school wrote the grant and submitted it to Google Data Centers. Google then worked with the Tides Foundation to secure the money for the school. The grant will be used to […]

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Giff Daughtridge Named Berkeley County Ambassador For Economic Development

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler recently announced that Giff Daughtridge, Vice President of Nucor Steel Berkeley, has been recognized as an Ambassador for Economic Development by Governor Nikki Haley. Peagler nominated Daughtridge for the award because Daughtridge’s efforts have not only helped Nucor grow immensely but have also led to tremendous economic growth for Berkeley County and […]