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Deputies: Teen Suspect Arrested in Dollar General Armed Robbery

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis confirm they’ve arrested the suspected wanted for an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Red Bank Road on Friday morning. The incident put several nearby schools, including Goose Creek High, on lockdown. Authorities say the suspect is under 18-years-old and a firearm was recovered during the teen’s arrest. Deputies from […]

Education

BCSD Announced March 14th As Third School Make-Up Day

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– Berkeley County School District Superintendent Brenda Blackburn announced at Tuesday night’s school board meeting that Monday, March 14, 2016 will serve as the third district make-up day. The school board previously announced Monday, October 19, 2015 and Monday, January 4, 2016 as additional make-up days for BCSD students due to canceled school days in the aftermath of last […]

Government

Volunteers Needed for ARB, Planning Commission

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek is seeking to fill current and upcoming vacancies on its Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission, respectively. Both boards are made up of qualified volunteers who live in Goose Creek. By approving applications for commercial development, the ARB plays a crucial role in keeping Goose Creek attractive to residents and businesses. The board […]

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Coroner: Woman Killed in Goose Creek Collision

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 10:49 a.m., 72-year-old Cary Way, of Goose Creek was involved in a head-on collision on US Highway 176 near Davenport Street in Goose Creek. Salisbury says she was transported to Trident Hospital and died today at 6:24 a.m. from injuries received in the wreck. The Berkeley […]

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GoFundMe Account Set Up for Deputy Injured in Line of Duty

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A GoFundMe account was recently established for a Berkeley County deputy seriously injured while on patrol. On the morning of November 3rd, Deputy Cameron Babson was injured when he was struck by a car on the driver’s side of his patrol car. According to friends and family, he broke his pelvis,  ankle and wrist.  His pelvis reportedly has multiple fractures that […]

Business

U.S. Postal Service Expects to Deliver More than 15 Billion Pieces of Holiday Mail

The Postal Service expects to deliver a total of approximately 15.5 billion cards, letters, flats, and packages during the 2015 holiday season. In addition, they are projecting approximately 600 million packages will be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, which is an increase of 10.5 percent over last year’s volume. In time for the holidays, the Postal Service will […]

Entertainment

Local Artists Needed for Goose Creek Community Center display

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Community Center is looking for local amateur artists for its ongoing art exhibition. Local artists can apply to display 10 to 16 pieces of art (depending on size) at the Community Center.  A different artist is featured each month. Artists must submit photos of their work with their application. All work must be properly finished […]

Education

Berkeley County School District Conducts Annual Crisis Simulation at Hanahan High

Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports HANAHAN, S.C.–According to district officials, the Berkeley County School District practiced its responses to a simulated crisis at Hanahan High School on Thursday morning. District staff and principals coordinated the planning and execution of the crisis simulation with the Hanahan Police Department and Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department. The school district conducts […]

Entertainment

Berkeley Center for the Arts’ Fall Festival Announced

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Berkeley Center for the Arts will present its Fall Festival at Goose Creek High School (1137 Redbank Road, Goose Creek), on Saturday, November 14, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. The festival will include food trucks, jump castles, games, raffles and music. For more information, please visit […]

Education

Berkeley County School District Attains District Accreditation by AdvancED

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – According to district officials, the Berkeley County School District hosted an AdvancED External Review Team from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The External Review Team found that BCSD met the requirements for accreditation, and will recommend to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that BCSD earn the distinction of accreditation. “We are very pleased with […]