MONCKS CORNER, SC – Clerk of Court Mary Brown announced today that there will be a Child Support Amnesty Day in Berkeley County on August 5, 2015. From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on that day, 150 individuals with active bench warrants – for lack of child support payments – will be allowed to come to court and get their […]
AAA Carolinas projects a record 614,700 South Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day holiday, which will mark the highest number of travelers based on surveys since 2001. Most will be driving to their destinations, with nearly 541,000 South Carolinians expected to hit the road. “This holiday weekend South Carolinians will be celebrating our nation’s […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Goose Creek Police, a Holly Hill man recently met with an officer after he noticed some unusual transactions made on his credit card. The credit card was reportedly used in several locations–including the Publix grocery store on St. James Avenue. Surveillance video obtained by police shows the possible suspect shopping inside the grocery story. On 06-19-2015 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District is inviting everyone to “get on the bus” and support education in Berkeley County by attending Shaggin’ Under the Stars, the second event of the Stuff the Bus campaign. Shaggin’ Under the Stars will be at Old Santee Canal Park on Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Adults can join […]
The S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference call on June 19, upgraded the drought status to the first level of drought, incipient, for 28 counties. The counties include Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Fairfield, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter, Williamsburg and York. There was […]
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boating safety and enforcement officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection for items such as required safety equipment […]
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers about common hotel scams targeting guests. Scammers contact hotel guests in their rooms, often at late hours, attempting to “verify” the guest’s credit card information. Believing the caller is a hotel employee, the guests relay the requested personal information. With summer vacations already in full swing, consumers are urged […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During the 2014-2015 school year, Berkeley County schools helped save lives through research and educational programs, by partnering with the American Heart Association. Berkeley County schools raised $107,101.52. Daniel Island School raised the most money of all the schools that participated in Berkeley County, donating $16,885. 58. Sangaree Elementary School raised the second largest amount, donating $16,152.31. By […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced today that a major weekend sweep ended with a significant number of arrests, seizures, warrants served and citations. Sheriff Lewis coordinated efforts between the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, the Goose Creek Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized a public comment period for a proposed three-year rate adjustment beginning in 2016. If approved, the adjustment would be the utility’s first since 2013. The public comment period begins today and continues through Aug. 27, with options to comment online or by regular mail. People may also comment […]
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