The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges motorists to plan early and leave plenty of time for travel since the number of motorists traveling this holiday is predicted to be up. SCHP officials say they are increasing enforcement activity around the state already to assist travelers and prevent collisions, fatalities and injuries during the long holiday travel weekend. AAA […]
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has updated the fish consumption advisory to help the public identify fish safe to eat and others to avoid. “Our website has a state map with the latest advisories, information, a booklet and other materials free to download,” said David Wilson, chief of DHEC’s Bureau of Water. “This information will help […]
If you live in Berkeley County, you better keep your umbrella handy. Rain is in the forecast now that Arthur is a hurricane. Mike Emlaw with the National Weather Service says that Arthur was located about 110 miles southeast of Charleston at 5 AM and was moving north at 9 mph, although recently the motion was becoming more NNE. The […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Shortly before 9 p.m., the Berkeley County Rescue Squad was dispatched to a sinking boat in the middle of Lake Moultrie. Also assisting in the search was the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. According to Chief Bill Salisbury, 40-year-old James Feagin; his son, 20-year-old Jessie Feagin; and 41-year-old James Garrett all of Moncks Corner were boating in the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition will add 402,000 square feet to the current 350,000-square-foot building, more than doubling its size. “We could not be more excited to announce the expansion of our Summerville distribution center,” said Rick Medlin, president and CEO of Fruit of the Loom. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to another deadly shooting shortly before 10 p.m. in the College Park area of Berkeley County. When they arrived, Coroner Bill Salisbury said they found that 15-year-old Alonza Williams of Goose Creek had been shot multiple times. The teen was transported to MUSC by helicopter and pronounced dead at 11:11 p.m. Salisbury […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—After more than half a century in business, Atkins Boat Landing will be closing its doors for good on August 10, 2014. Mandy Antley confirmed the news on Monday. She is the granddaughter of Flippo and Inez Atkins who ran the business located at 904 Atkins Land Lane in Moncks Corner. Their lease to the land is ending, […]
HANAHAN, S.C.—According to Lt. Michael Fowler with the Hanahan Police Department, shortly before 1 p.m. the U.S. Marshal requested the agency’s assistance with the arrest of a suspect wanted in New Jersey. The SWAT team was also called into assist. Fowler says the wanted man was located at the Lakewood Lodge Apartments on 6000 Mabeline Road Monday afternoon. Fowler says […]
JAMESTOWN, S.C.—Just a short distance outside the Macedonia community lies Jamestown—a small town not just known for its famous “Hell Hole Swamp Festival.” According to the National Motorists Association, it is a thriving speed trap for drivers passing through on Highway 17-A. For folks familiar with that part of Berkeley County, they know to slow down or risk getting a […]
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