WHAT: To improve access to preventative care and to promote breast cancer awareness, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina is partnering with MUSC to offer free mammogram screenings to women using MUSC’s Mobile Mammography unit. The Mobile Mammography truck will be set up at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot in Goose Creek, SC. The event will be for primarily Molina Healthcare […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–At 12:25 a.m. on February 26th, 2016—Cpl. Kimber Gist spots a suspicious vehicle behind the Food Lion on Redbank Road and radios it in. “Central, 144—10-38 (suspicious vehicle),” Gist tells dispatchers. “Food Lion parking lot, paper tags.” Approximately, 15 minutes later she notifies dispatchers that she has one person in custody before trouble ensues. “10-10!” she’s heard telling […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Three days after being shot in the line of duty, the family of Cpl. Kimber Gist has issued the following statements: “Although the last couple of days have been trying to see a loved one in pain due to a senseless crime, we have been incredibly blessed with the outpouring of love and support for the entire family. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the S.C. Law Enforcement Division, agents continue their work in the shooting investigation of Cpl. Kimber Gist of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department. Gist was shot during a confrontation with a man on Redbank Road, officials said. “Anytime this happens, it shows just how dangerous the line of work we’re in,” stated Sheriff Duane Lewis during a press […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was shot in the line of duty early Friday morning. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., a deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol along the businesses on Redbank Road in the unincorporated area of Goose Creek. While patrolling, the deputy got out with a suspicious vehicle that was […]
With warmer weather approaching, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is advising local governments to take action now to protect communities from mosquito-borne illnesses. The historic flooding in October, coupled with a relatively warm winter, has the potential to boost mosquito populations and the threat of disease. DHEC is urging local governments to review, update or create […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Beta Club students from Berkeley High, Goose Creek High and Stratford High participated in the South Carolina State Senior Beta Convention in Myrtle Beach. Because of their hard work, more than 100 students were invited to participate in the National Beta Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2016 through June 30, 2016. The state competition included 230 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School Board members received the FY 2016-2017 Budget Update presentation at their meeting Tuesday evening, February 23. The update, presented by Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Chief Financial Officer, Brantley Thomas, included the legislative and District budget calendars; comparative analysis on base student cost and per student spending; and a FY 2015-2016 Act 388 Analysis. “It […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley County Deputies, a man who stole from a homeowner’s property in Huger didn’t get very far—and he later fessed up to the crime. On Thursday, deputies responded to United Drive in reference to a blue Ford Ranger stuck in a field. After arriving to the location, they found that the truck was also backed up […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Celebrate The Season raised $153,848.85 during its 2015 run for charities serving Berkeley County and the tri-county area. The month-long holiday festival has raised more than $562,000 since debuting in 2011. The totals include sponsorships, gate returns, and proceeds from vendor sales and the Tinsel Trot holiday fun run. “It is humbling to see the commitment […]
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