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Man Wanted For String Of Goose Creek Home Burglaries Arrested: Police
A man wanted for a rash of home burglaries over the last several months is now behind bars, according to the Goose Creek Police Department. Police are still looking for a second suspect.
Santee Cooper Applies For National Broadband Infrastructure Grant
Santee Cooper has applied for a National Transportation and Information Administration (NTIA) federal grant to fund a pilot project aimed at providing reliable, resilient broadband access to areas of South Carolina with the highest levels of poverty, officials said.
2022 Fall & Winter Operating Hours for Pinopolis Lock Announced
Santee Cooper is shifting to its fall and winter operating hours for the Pinopolis Navigational Lock on Lake Moultrie at Jefferies Hydroelectric Station.
10th Annual Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk Happening Nov. 18-19
It’s time to exercise some family-friendly fun at the 2022 Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19.
Man Aboard Cargo Ship Struck In Chest With Rope Dies: Berkeley...
The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a man who died while recently working aboard a cargo ship on the Cooper River.
BCSD Announces Plans For New K-8 In Nexton
At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Berkeley County Board of Education, officials announced an agreement with Brookfield Properties that will bring a new K-8 school to the Nexton area in Berkeley County.
Santee Cooper Seeks Input On Grant Program
Santee Cooper will host a public input meeting on Nov. 7, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. to provide an opportunity for all who are interested to ask questions and offer input on the program design.
Santee Cooper Board Advances Greener Plan
Santee Cooper Board of Directors discussed plans Monday for a new natural gas unit to partially replace retiring coal units, help integrate more renewable power and meet expected customer load growth.
SC Dept. of Education Releases School Report Cards: See How BCSD...
The SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released the 2022 School Report Cards this week, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019.
Ex-BCSO Sheriff Refused Sobriety Test, Denied Being Intoxicated: GCPD
Prior to his arrest Tuesday, former Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne "Henry" DeWitt, 71, of Goose Creek refused a sobriety test and denied being intoxicated, according to the Goose Creek Police Department.
