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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Substation Opens for the Alvin Community

ALVIN, S.C.–The Alvin community now has its own substation which will be manned by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The substation was part of a process that was two years in the making. Residents of the Alvin community will now have a place close to home that they can meet with a deputy or obtain a copy of a report. […]

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Berkeley County Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Berkeley County deputy is recovering from his injuries after being shot in the line of duty early Friday morning. This morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1055 Pine Tree Drive in the Saint Stephens area of Berkeley County reference to a domestic altercation. Deputy Cody Gooch observed the suspect […]

Education

2018 Berkeley County School District’s ‘Teachers of the Year’ Announced

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has announced its 2018 Teachers of the Year. These educators will be considered for 2018 District Teacher of the Year. Each year, teachers at BCSD schools nominate three educators to be considered for school-level Teacher of the Year. Each completes a statement of philosophy and a biography. The nominee receiving the most votes […]

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Goose Creek Police Looking for ‘Skimming Card Suspects’

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the individuals involved with placing a skimming device on a local ATM. On February 19, 2018, the persons pictured below placed a skimming device on the drive-thru ATM at the First National Bank in Goose Creek. If you have any information as to THE identity of […]

Business

‘Lowcountry Go’ to Connect Berkeley Country Residents with Convenient Commuting Options

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Commuters in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties will have access to a better trip to work and back with the launch of Lowcountry Go (www.lowcountrygo.com), a pilot commuter services program that launched Tuesday. Lowcountry Go, or Low Go, connects tri-county residents with real commuting solutions such as first-mile and last-mile options, transit routes and park and ride locations. […]

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Goose Creek Police Looking for Attempted Burglary Suspect

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police are on the lookout for a man who was caught on camera trying to break into a business recently. On February 23rd, a black male was caught behind Lowcountry Systems attempting to gain entry into the building. When the business owner’s blue light near the security camera began sensing the suspect’s movement, it started flashing. […]

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Deputies: Pastor Tries to Help Stranded Motorist, Becomes Target of Armed Robbery

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–A Berkeley County pastor tried to help a stranded motorist who then tried to rob him, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. On the morning of Sunday, February 25th deputies responded to a report of a strong-armed robbery at the Saint Mary’s Holiness Church in Saint Stephen. Deputies say that before church service, one of the pastors […]

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Deputies Searching for Missing Moncks Corner Man

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Investigators with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office say they are searching for a missing Moncks Corner man. This missing person has been identified as Tyreek Jawaun Pettigrew, 20,  of Ulmer Lane in Moncks Corner. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He was last seen at the Fuel Express In Moncks Corner at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, […]

Business

Berkeley Chamber Launches New Website

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce’s new website officially went live Tuesday. According to chamber representatives, the newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to information and features that offers a more comprehensive understanding of the Chamber programs, essential information for growing their business, along with statistics for potential members and businesses relocating to the Greater Berkeley County region. […]