GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is adding a traffic safety officer to its department thanks to a state grant. The South Carolina Department of Safety Justice Assistance grant of $128,170 will fund the salary of one traffic safety officer for one year. The funding also pays for a patrol vehicle and associated equipment assigned to the officer. According […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District board members believe in the work being done by Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram. During the September 18 board meeting, members discussed the tool used to evaluate the performance of Dr. Ingram and took the time to discuss his performance. At last night’s meeting, board members voted unanimously to rate Dr. Ingram “proficient” on his […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated Thursday that Justin Michael Hannah, 39, of Hanahan, South Carolina, was sentenced in federal court in Charleston for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel of Charleston sentenced Hannah to 41 months imprisonment, to be followed […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has sent a team of deputies to the Pee Dee region to assist fellow first responders following the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. According to Chief Mike Cochran, in disasters such as the flooding the area is experiencing, Governor Henry McMaster implements the State Emergency Operations Plan. This plan enables law enforcement officers from […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 10% water rate increase on their upcoming November statement. With the increase, the average customer using 7,000 gallons of water will see an increase of $2.94 on their monthly bill. Sewer rates and late fees will not be changed. Berkeley County landfill will increase some disposal fees. The following […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Mayors of Hanahan, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, and Bonneau recently announced their official endorsements of State Representative and Republican Nominee (SC-1) Katie Arrington – touting Arrington’s strength, convictions, and dedication to the community. In offering her endorsement, Hanahan Mayor Minnie Newman praised Arrington’s leadership. “Katie Arrington is a strong, fearless and principled leader,” said Newman. “Hanahan and the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) staff and students will return to school Monday, September 17th, according to school district officials. Schools and offices will operate on our regular schedule. School bus pick up will operate on a normal schedule and BCSD employees are to report at their regular time to receive students. The scheduled late-in for high schools […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County leaders and emergency personnel prepare for storm impacts and encourage citizens to prepare for strong winds and potential flooding. Berkeley County Sheriff’s office is prepared for the potential threats from the storm. They have received additional resources from across the state, including additional troopers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, S.L.E.D. agents and National Guardsmen to […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The predicted slow movement of Hurricane Florence across South Carolina could delay the beginning of repairs, and that could mean extended power outages, Berkeley Electric officials stated. Line crews cannot begin repair work until it is safe to work outside. “If this thing slow-walks across the state, the first consumers to lose power could be off for an […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper will have approximately 130 line and tree crews –roughly four times the number during normal conditions – working to restore outages on its system caused by Hurricane Florence, including more than 70 mutual aid and contract crews coming from Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri. Santee Cooper moved to OpCon 1 status on Friday. […]
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