Via Press Release: DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–Daniel Island residents, Walt and Brenda Thorn, and their son Mark, owners of Lightning Bugz Low Speed Electric Vehicle Rentals, have developed the first solar powered CT&T low speed vehicle in the U.S. According to Mark Thorn, Managing Partner of the company, “six CT&T c-Zones and a 14 passenger STAR Electric Bus were converted to solar using […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced changes in the structure of the Sheriff’s Office including the hire of a new Chief Deputy, Hanahan Police Chief Mike Cochran. “I made a commitment to the people of Berkeley County that we would improve efficiency in the Sheriff’s Office and strengthen public safety in our communities,” said Lewis. “I […]
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted Monday to approve a tuition increase of 3.25 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2015, full-time undergraduate South Carolina students will pay $10,900 in annual tuition. Out-of-state, full-time undergraduate students will pay $28,444. In-state students in the Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina, will pay $11,990 annually, and out-of-state residents will pay […]
Over the last six months, SCDCA’s Identity Theft Unit has received 1,190 scam reports where fraudsters sought $1.2 million from SC consumers. Of that amount, $624,817 was actually given to scammers. Relationship scams, of which SCDCA received 10 reports, accounted for $203,000 of these scam losses. Nationwide over $800 million was lost to online scams just last year according to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced Monday that Lt. Will Rogers of the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office has been checked back into the hospital. Rogers is reportedly experiencing blurred vision and a swollen head believed to be from an infection. The veteran deputy had been discharged from the Medical University of South Carolina last month and sent to an undisclosed rehab center. […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—The Goose Creek Police Department recently purchased seven new Dodge Chargers to replace several of their older vehicles. After a visit to the sign shop, they’ll be marked and ready for patrol. This is the department’s second year buying the Chargers. “We have had pretty good service from them thus far,” wrote officers on the department’s official Facebook […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County School District’s Title 1 Office is sponsoring a free book giveaway for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is the third year the district has offered free books for students to read during the summer. This year’s distribution began last Monday, June 8, 2015, and in just four days, 926 students from nine Title […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement announced this afternoon that they will be spraying, by aircraft, on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Southern Berkeley County. The specific areas being sprayed include over Daniel Island, Thomas Island, areas adjacent to Clements Ferry Road and the dredge disposal sites along Clouter Creek. If unfavorable weather […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Red Cross officials, disaster-trained volunteers assisted a family of four, two adults and two children, whose home located on North Highway 17A in Bonneau, sustained major damage by fire. The Bonneau Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided the family with financial assistance for food, clothing, and shoes, along with comfort kits containing […]
Dangerously hot weather is predicted in coastal and central South Carolina this weekend into next week and the American Red Cross reminds people of the steps they should take to stay safe when the temperatures rise. “The combination of excessive heat and humidity isn’t just uncomfortable—it can lead to a life-threatening situation,” said Louise Welch Williams, regional chief executive officer for […]
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