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Berkeley County Community Mourns The Passing Of Longtime Firefighter

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Moncks Corner Rural Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own–a longtime firefighter who dedicated much of his life to serving Berkeley County. Battalion Chief Keith Smith, a 28-year-veteran with the Moncks Corner Rural Volunteer Fire Department, passed away peacefully at Roper Hospital early Saturday morning. Chief Smith served the Berkeley County Fire […]

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Berkeley County To Host Volvo Info Meeting For Interested Citizens

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler recently announced the County will hold a third meeting to connect Berkeley County residents with training ahead of Volvo Cars’ opening. This meeting will be on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Goose Creek High School, located at 1137 Redbank Road, Goose Creek, S.C. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and the session […]

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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Goose Creek Public Comment

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®), will arrive on Monday, July 24, 2017, to examine all aspects of the Goose Creek Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.  Verification by the team that the Goose Creek Police Department meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of […]

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Northern Long-Eared Bats Found In Berkeley County

Five Northern long-eared bats have been captured in two new counties on South Carolina’s Coastal Plain: Charleston and Berkeley counties. In addition, evidence of a breeding population has been found. Historically, this federally threatened species was known in South Carolina to exist only in the Upstate, but were discovered in fall 2016 on the Coastal Plain in Beaufort County. Dottie […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Announces Retirement, Endorses Chief Deputy

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.— Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury announced Wednesday he will step down from his position once his term officially ends in 15 months. While the decision to not seek re-election is bittersweet, the 69-year-old stated that he’s looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his family—especially the grandkids. “I’ve enjoyed my time in the coroner’s office, […]

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Goose Creek Fourth Of July Celebration Canceled

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek’s “Fabulous Fourth in the Creek” celebration has been canceled due to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. The field used for parking at the Municipal Center is susceptible to flooding, and would not be safe for use on July 4. “We are extremely disappointed to have to cancel,” Recreation Director Gary Stuber […]

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New GCFD Drone Will Help Survey Fire Scenes

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–An aerial drone that could help firefighters safely survey the scene of a fire has been donated to the City of Goose Creek. SkyView Aerial Solutions LLC announced the donation during a recent visit to the Goose Creek Fire Department’s headquarters station. Once the GCFD becomes trained to use the drone, Fire Chief Steve Chapman said the device […]

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Moncks Corner Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics, Firearms Charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Joshua Frederick Davis, 31, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charleston, to two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of firearms by a convicted felon. United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel, of Charleston, accepted […]

Education

8 Staff Positions Eliminated, $1 Million Saved Following BCSD Reorganization

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The reorganization of the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) office is complete, ahead of the July 1 target, and the new organizational charts have been shared with district and school level leaders. The organizational structure previously approved by the Berkeley County School District Board of Trustees on May 23 reduced district office staff by eight positions. At the […]

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Police: Suspects Believed To Be Involved In “Credit Card Skimmer Ring”

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman believed to be involved with using victims’ credit cards without permission. On June 22, 2017 the couple pictured above reportedly used numerous victims’ credit cards at Neighborhood Market in Goose Creek. Police say they were observed driving a white sedan of unknown make […]