BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Wednesday, February 10th 2016, Berkeley County detectives along with the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force, conducted a warrants sweep. The combined effort operation lasted approximately 4 hours and netted 9 arrest and cleared 33 active warrants, authorities stated. The following individuals were arrested during the said operations: 1) Michelle Bucher- Breach of Trust with fraudulent Intent Valued […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek needs input from residents of Boulder Bluff and the surrounding area. The City is planning the renovation and complete redevelopment of 48 acres of public park land across the street from Boulder Bluff Elementary School. The property is bordered by Amy Drive, Judy Drive and Anita Drive, and it includes the existing Dennis […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Schools in Berkeley County School District have chosen their Rookie Teachers of the Year. Rookie Teachers of the Year are nominated by their school principal based on the following criteria: Conducting effective instructional planning to meet the needs of all students Providing and facilitating quality instruction Organizing and implementing a culture of learning in the classroom Managing student […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Sunday, February 07, 2016, at 4 a.m. 33 year old Jonathan (Jay) LaSalle, of Bonneau, was traveling on Cypress Gardens Road in Berkeley County. Salisbury says his SUV ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a metal gate. He was pronounced dead on the scene by the […]
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus in South Carolina as of Friday. In response to an outbreak of Zika virus in South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection has issued travel advisories for anyone traveling to areas where the virus is common. The advisory is particularly […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Erin Moffett, a sixth grade social studies teacher, was recognized as the Berkeley Middle School 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year. Administrators surprised Moffett with this honor Thursday afternoon, February 5. Rookie Teacher of the Year is an award selected by school administrators to recognize an outstanding first year teacher. Moffett, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, majored in […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of an armed robbery that occurred on January 24th at the Kangaroo convenience store, located at 1044 Red Bank Road in Goose Creek. During the morning hours of January 24th, Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Kangaroo convenience store. At […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Wednesday afternoon, February 3, Charlie Davis, BCSD Coordinator of Pupil Services, collapsed during the BCSD Athletic Signing Day Ceremony, stated BCSD Spokesperson Katie Orvin. District officials and school administrators responded immediately, performing CPR until emergency officials arrived. “BCSD is thankful to report that Mr. Davis is expected to make a full recovery,” stated Orvin. “We appreciate the quick […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Due to current lake levels and forecasted rainfall upstream, Santee Cooper began spilling operations today at the Santee Dam. The controlled spill began at 2,500 cubic feet of water per second into the Santee River. Spilling, which is a normal part of Santee Cooper’s hydroelectric operations in periods of increased flows into the lakes, is expected […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler has placed a resolution on Monday’s County Council meeting agenda that opposes the closing of Guantanamo Bay and opposes the transfer of terrorists to the Naval Brig in Hanahan. “I am introducing this resolution for two reasons: the safety of the people of Berkeley County and the safety of the economy […]
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