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Baby Dies In St. Stephen Car Crash: Coroner

ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released more details about a fatal car crash that occurred in St. Stephen over the weekend. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the victim was a 7-month-old baby from Cross. According to Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:46 a.m. on State Hwy. 35 […]

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Hanahan Police Dept. Awarded $200K In State Grants

HANAHAN, S.C. – The Hanahan Police Department was recently awarded several grants from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs. “We are happy to report that they have been awarded three grants thus far, saving Hanahan’s taxpayers a total of $203,817,” city officials announced via social media. The police department received a coronavirus […]

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Cane Bay Library To Host Fun Painting Activities Starting June 15

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System is hosting a Paint It! activity on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will continue once a month at Cane Bay Library, located at 1655 Cane Bay Blvd. in Summerville.  Anyone who is interested in taking part can register at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/event/9962109 or call 843-719-4796. 📣 Stay […]

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Hanahan FD’s Quick Response Prevents Dumpster Fire Jumping To Building

HANAHAN, S.C. – The Hanahan Fire Department’s quick response to a large dumpster fire this week prevented it from getting out of hand and spreading to a nearby industrial building. According to HFD, firefighters responded to 939 Commerce Circle on Tuesday shortly after 4:30 p.m. Crews said they arrived to find a large commercial dumpster on fire up against the […]

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New HR Chief Officer To Focus On Teacher Recruitment, Retention: BCSD

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County School District announced this week it has hired a new chief officer of human resources. Recruitment and retention will be Aimee Fulmer’s immediate focus, according to the school district. “We cannot continue to ignore this impact on our students when we cannot recruit and retain our current teaching staff,” Fulmer said. “…I look […]

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Berkeley County Residents Encouraged To Take Hurricane Evacuation Survey

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – With hurricane season underway, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division encourages Berkeley County residents to take its hurricane evacuation survey. “With your input, this study will guide how the state plans for and responds to hurricanes in South Carolina. Previous studies helped develop the state’s evacuation zones, refine planning timelines, and determine the best ways to […]