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Police Looking for Suspects in Financial Transaction Card Fraud Case

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the individuals involved with cashing out skimmed cards on local ATMs. On 07/14/2018 the four persons pictured utilized stolen bank card information to steal money from various accounts. The subjects were observed leaving in a green 2008 Toyota van. If you have any information as to […]

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Moncks Corner Man Killed After Car Strikes Tree on I-526

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Berkeley County man has died following an accident on the interstate. On Friday at 4:25 p.m. 53-year-old Ernest L. Whaley of Moncks Corner was traveling on I-526 when his sedan ran off the right-side of the roadway striking a tree. The accident happened near the Daniel Island exit, and he was pronounced dead on the scene by […]

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11 BCSD Schools to Offer Breakfast and Lunch at No Cost to Students

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Every student at select cafeterias within the Berkeley County School District will receive meals this school year at no cost to them, according to BCSD officials. The school district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2018-2019 school year. Section104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B.Russell National […]

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Santee Cooper Names Shawan Gillians Treasurer

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Shawan Gillians as treasurer. She had been serving in the interim since March 2017. Gillians joined Santee Cooper in June 2011 as an attorney. In 2015, she was named associate general counsel, and she continues to provide legal guidance for the finance area on bond transactions and other matters. […]

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Deputies: High-Tech Doorbell Leads to Shooting Arrest

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Shortly before 5 a.m. on Monday, July 9th deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots being fired into an occupied apartment at 100 Swift Blvd. in the Goose Creek area of Berkeley County. At the time of the incident, a male and female were asleep inside of an apartment. The investigation showed […]

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New Athletic Directors, Assistant Principals Announced at 4 BCSD Schools

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The promotions of four assistant principals were confirmed and announced at Tuesday’s Berkeley County Board of Education workshop. Among the promotions were those selected as assistant principals to oversee athletics at Goose Creek High School, Hanahan High School and Berkeley High School. A new assistant principal at Sedgefield Middle School was also named. Christopher Buchholz – Goose […]

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Berkeley County Adult Education Begins Registration for Berkeley Career Express Program

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Adult Education, with partnerships, will offer the Berkeley Career Express class at St. Stephen Elementary School in St. Stephen. Berkeley Career Express prepares participants who need improving their basic skills before entering a career pathway training program.  Also, integrated into the curriculum are workplace reading and math skills, soft skills, digital literacy, GED preparation, WorkKeys preparation, […]

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Deputies: 2 People Charged with Stealing Money, Passport from Chinese Couple

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two suspects for the theft of a bag containing a Chinese passport and other valuables belonging to a Chinese tourist that occurred on June 19th at the 1520 North Main Street McDonalds in the Summerville area of the county. On 06-19-2018 two Chinese tourists had stopped for a meal at McDonald’s […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Recover Stolen Vehicles, Equipment and Firearm

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two people are behind bars in Berkeley County after deputies say they recently stole several vehicles, equipment and a firearm. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for a stolen Ford F-250 for the past week and located it Friday with the assistance of some tips from the community. Deputies responded to 1104 Whitehouse Road in rural […]