MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper crews departed today for the U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power to the region ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. Some residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas have been without power since Sept. 6. A total of 13 Santee Cooper employees, including 12 line technicians […]
HANAHAN, S.C.–Hanahan police needs the public’s help in identifying two suspects caught on camera stealing a homeowner’s trailer. On November 15, 2017, a resident of the Tamp Street area filed a police report with the Hanahan Police Department regarding the missing item. Video surveillance footage shows two individuals hooking up the trailer to a truck at 4:30 p.m. and driving […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving a Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputy. In the early morning hours of November 18th, officials say a deputy was conducting business checks along Highway 17A when his Tahoe was struck in the rear by a work truck. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash, according to BCSO […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–If you’re traveling on St. James Avenue, expect some delays. For about the last two hours drivers say that traffic has been moving slowly after a police cruiser and truck collided near the Zaxby’s in Goose Creek by Huntsman Drive and Highway 176. No word on how the accident occurred, however, video from ABC News 4 shows the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–One of Summerville’s hottest emerging communities is hosting a holiday celebration and artisan market on Saturday, December 9th. Carnes Crossroads, located on Hwy 17A, will be the location of the third annual Holiday Market at the Green Barn, featuring vendors selling all kinds of local, handmade gifts, goodies and treats. Festive decor will adorn the Green Barn, the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The Berkeley County Delegation secured a $25,000.00 grant for certified teachers for the Berkeley Chamber’s Rural Initiative. On Thursday, November 16th, Berkeley Chamber, Berkeley School District, and Google SC joined the Berkeley County Delegation to announce a grant that will fund certified teachers for Rural Initiative. “The Berkeley Chamber thanks both our Legislative Delegation and Google for their […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Ladson man will spend 30 years behind bars after pleading guilty to beating his girlfriend and then setting her on fire earlier this year. Christopher Holmes, 42, was charged with attempted murder and domestic violence following an incident that occurred in early April 2017. Last spring, deputies say Holmes tried to kill his girlfriend by pouring lighter fluid […]
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced this week that the state has suffered its first flu-associated death of the season. “Sadly, an individual from the Upstate region has become our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death of the season,” said Teresa Foo MD, MPH, DHEC Immunization Medical Consultant. “Unfortunately we see many deaths, hospitalizations and other serious complications […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting of Members on Saturday, November 11th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. During his keynote speech, CEO Dwayne Cartwright assured members that there is no need for rate increases in the coming year and predicted stable rates for the next several years. Cartwright also noted that early next year Berkeley […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Summerville. The new hotel boasts 111 rooms including suites with all the modern conveniences of home. All rooms contain high-speed wireless internet, refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig Coffee makers, irons with ironing boards and safes. A full hot […]
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