MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–To commemorate the opening of the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health Center, Fetter Health Care Network recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As part of Fetter Health Care Network, the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health Center serves insured, underinsured and underserved individuals throughout the Lowcountry. The event was held at the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Friends and family will soon celebrate the life of a Berkeley County man who recently vanished at sea when the plane that he was on lost contact and disappeared from radar. Jamie Mitchum, Jr., 58, of St. Stephen along with four other people were last seen alive on October 25, 2018. All five people on board were in route […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Big changes could be coming soon to Gippy Plantation. According to Moncks Corner town leaders, an informal town hall meeting will take place on November 6th to discuss a proposed land plan for the 168-year-old historic plantation site. Representatives from Hoyer Investment Company and DR Horton will be in attendance. Council chambers will be open from 6-7 p.m. […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Coffee lovers now have a new place to enjoy a good “Cup of Joe.” Starbucks officially opened its doors for business on early Friday morning. Mayor Greg Habib, city council members and city staff excited celebrated the opening of the popular coffee chain with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the day before. “Congratulations to Starbucks and thank you for investing […]
The Coast Guard suspended their search Saturday evening for a downed civilian aircraft approximately 110 miles east of Charleston. Coast Guard 7th District suspended the search after searching approximately 3,516 square miles for 76 hours. “It is with a heavy heart that we suspend our search for the missing aircraft and its five passengers,” said Capt. John Reed, Commander, Sector Charleston. “I have spoken […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Thursday that an arrest has been made relating to the death of Richard Patterson, 24, of St. Stephen. Patterson was discovered in the rear of a vehicle off of Mendel Rivers Road in St Stephen. On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 23rd Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 836 Tairney Lane […]
HANAHAN, S.C.–Mayor Minnie Newman and City Council announced on Thursday the hiring of Michael “Mike” Cochran as Administrator for the City of Hanahan. He currently serves as Chief Deputy for the Berkeley County Sheriff’s office and also served as the Hanahan Police Chief from 2011 – 2015. Cochran has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel continue to make preparations for the anticipated effects and tropical storm force winds that Hurricane Michael may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory and statewide transmission system. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. As […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Government offices will be closed Thursday, October 11. We anticipate normal operations will resume Friday, October 12. Berkeley County Schools will also be closed Thursday, October 11. Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 3 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Landfill and Convenience Centers: Berkeley County landfill and the Oakley convenience […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders have made the decision to close all schools and offices on Thursday, October 11, 2018, in anticipation of the potential impacts caused by Hurricane Michael. All after school day care programs and after school activities will also be canceled Thursday, October 11. All after school activities and sporting events to take place […]
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