MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced today plans for AGRO Merchant Group’s expansion into Berkeley County. The international distribution company owns and operates nearly two million square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution space in the United States, Austria, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands. The move is expected to create 63 new jobs and put some former Piggly Wiggly employees […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $642,275,000 in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. The issue included $600,000,000 in tax-exempt Series A and $42,275,000 in tax-exempt Refunding Series B bonds. The term “tax-exempt” means exempt from federal and South Carolina income taxes for South Carolina residents under current law. The […]
HUGER, S.C.—A longtime worker of Nucor Steel has died following an accident at the Huger plant. The fatal accident reportedly took place in the plant’s melting shop. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 44-year-old Cisco Agbunag of Goose Creek was seriously injured after a large piece of equipment fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Following […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—There was hardly a dry eye outside the home of Steve Skipton Sr. on Wednesday. Skipton, a firefighter/EMT, for the Goose Creek Fire Department, is currently in a very difficult battle against cancer. However, he’s been aggressively fighting it, recently spending time away from home at MUSC to receive treatment. In what has probably seemed like an eternity […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced today that Steven Cotter will head up the county’s EMS operations. The appointment comes on the heels of a two-month search for a new department director. He replaces longtime EMS director Bob Mixter who resigned from his position in March. According to county officials, Cotter brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and measurable results […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cypress Gardens announced their Swamp Safari Summer Camp will be offered Monday, July 21st – Friday July 25th from 9:00am – 4:00pm for children 6-10 years of age. The camp offers a full week of engaging, educational summer programs: Agenda: Monday, July 21st —Get to Know Your Swamp Creatures Tuesday, July 22nd —Bugs & Plants Wednesday, July 23rd […]
MONCKS CORNERS, S.C.—After abruptly shutting down for business early this year, American LaFrance left behind more than just equipment and office supplies. It left the county with a massive tax bill in the amount of $650,000. “The debt left by American LaFrance was a major concern,” explains Dan Davis, Berkeley County Supervisor. “Although we attempted to reach out to the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center recently held a reception for members and invited guests in an effort to re-engage the community after the recent completion of extensive refurbishing projects. “Our message to the Lowcountry is that the museum has experienced a remarkable renaissance over the last few years that propels the museum to the historical and […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–Another shooting has claimed yet another life in Berkeley Co. Early Wednesday morning, St. Stephen Police responded to a shooting at a trailer park located on 1020 Graham Street. The Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office was eventually called in to assist. When officers arrived on scene, investigators say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound but provided […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After finishing third in Tuesday’s primary for county supervisor, Jerry Beckley has announced that he will support current Moncks Corner mayor Bill Peagler for the job. Peagler will face Dan Davis in a runoff for county supervisor on June 24th. “Mr. Peagler aligns himself with the same leadership beliefs that I have,” Beckley said. “He’s for smaller government, […]
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