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Officials: Critically-Wounded Deputy Taken Off Ventilator, Talking To Family

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two days after longtime Berkeley Co. Deputy Will Rogers was shot by a masked gunman multiple times, his condition appears to be improving. County officials say that Rogers has been taken off of a ventilator and is now beginning to speak and recognize family members. While doctors are cautiously optimistic, officials say that Lt. Rogers is still considered in […]

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SLED Releases Surveillance Video From Deputy Shooting

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–One day after Lt. Will Rogers with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was critically wounded after being ambushed by an unknown shooter, State Law Enforcement Division agents have now released surveillance video from the scene. The video appears to show the suspect walking in front of the Exxon Gas Station located at Highway 52 and Cypress Gardens Road, and […]

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Berkeley County Deputy In Critical Condition, Manhunt For Shooter Underway

WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Hours after a Berkeley County Sheriff deputy was shot Thursday night, a manhunt continues today for the shooter. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search—including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and U.S. Marshals. Berkeley Co. Interim Sheriff Butch Henerey stated that SLED is also using […]

Government

Mayor Declares “Women’s Lung Health Week” In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 10-16, “Women’s Lung Health Week” in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of the South Carolina American Lung Association to sign the proclamation. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States. Advocacy and increased awareness […]

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Berkeley County DAR Remembers Vietnam Veterans

Via Press Release: MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Over 200 people attended the Vietnam War Survivors and Remembrance Service on May 1, 2015 at Noon at the Berkeley County Veterans Monument in Moncks Corner, SC. The ceremony was conducted by General Marion’s Brigade Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in partnership with the Dept. of Defense’s 50th Anniversary Commemoration of […]

Business

Buist Byars & Taylor Law Firm Names New Daniel Island Partner

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–Buist, Byars & Taylor LLC has expanded its litigation department and management team with the addition of Patrick J. McDonald of Daniel Island as a partner. McDonald’s practice is focused on construction litigation, business litigation and real estate disputes. As a former in-house counsel to one of the world’s largest construction management companies, Boivs Lend Lease, and founder […]

Education

College Park Middle Re-Designated As National School To Watch

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–College Park Middle School (CPM) will celebrate its re-designation as a National School to Watch tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2015, in the school’s multi-purpose room beginning at 9:20 a.m. “College Park Middle’s re-designation as a School to Watch can be attributed to hard work and dedication of the CPM family. Our students, teachers and staff are dedicated to upholding […]

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Berkeley County Sued To Refund More Than $10 million In Unspent Impact Fees

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to a Charleston law firm, Berkeley County is illegally holding onto at least $10 million in impact fees charged to new businesses and homeowners over the past decade. These fees should have been used to fund road infrastructure projects associated with the county’s rapid growth, reads a complaint filed on May 12, 2015, in the Ninth Circuit […]

Education

Berkeley Elementary Teacher Elected To Palmetto State Teachers Association Board Of Directors

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Elementary School teacher Stephanie Wallace has been elected to serve as the District One Director on the Board of Directors for the Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA). PSTA’s Board of Directors is made up of six District Directors and five officers who govern the association. Each board member is a classroom teacher and volunteers his or her […]

Government

Berkeley County Supervisor Peagler And Council Sign Agreement To Shut Down GenEarth

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced that an agreement has been reached with GenEarth that will shut down the company’s operation in Berkeley County and give ownership of its facilities to the county. County Council approved the agreement at last night’s council meeting. The agreement calls for the removal of the remaining sludge from the site. […]