BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Thursday, Amy Kovach appeared inside a general sessions courtroom in Moncks Corner, charged with an ethics violation. According to a spokesperson for the South Carolina Attorney General, Kovach is accused of abusing public funds to influence the outcome of an election during the “Yes 4 Schools” campaign. Kovach was indicted on the charge back in early February. […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–On Wednesday, deputies responded to the corner Kitfield Road and Vernon Lane in Moncks Corner where they found a man lying by some nearby steps. The officer noticed a gunshot wound to the victim’s right knee. According to the victim, he was standing across the street near his vehicle, attempting to help his friend get into his car […]
According to WESH-TV, Ebony Wilkerson, a pregnant mother from Cross, accused of driving her van into the ocean with her children has entered a not guilty plea. The young mom’s public defender reportedly filed that paperwork on Wednesday. She faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder. Witnesses and beach patrol rescued the screaming children, along with their mother, after she […]
A new release from Barna Group recently took a look at how 96 of the largest cities in the nation view the Bible. The study was based on 42,855 interviews conducted nationwide, and the analysis of Bible trends was commissioned by American Bible Society. Individuals who reported reading the Bible in a typical week and who strongly assert the Bible […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced that a Berkeley County jury found 30 year old Barry Stanley guilty of Trafficking Cocaine Base and Failure to Stop for a Blue Light on Wednesday after two days of trial. It was the defendant’s sixth drug offense in fifteen years. Additionally, Wilson says Stanley has convictions for assault and battery of a […]
After a heated race between longtime mayor, Michael Heitzler, and current city councilman, Jerry Tekac, voters have once again re-elected Heitzler as Goose Creek’s mayor. “It’s overwhelming. You work very, very hard,” said Heitzler after winning the election. Heitzler ran as part of a team, joined by Mark Phillips, Debra Green-Fletcher and Kimo Esarey. All three were elected to city […]
BONNEAU, S.C.–The general election for the town of Bonneau won’t be taking place after all. It was originally scheduled for May 13th. According to the municipal election commission for the town, the election was canceled after it was determined that only one candidate filed for each of the seats available. Because no one has challenged the two council member candidates […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The warmer temperatures we are enjoying, combined with the recent rains have led to an increase in mosquito populations. Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement personnel have been inspecting and treating mosquito breeding sites for several months and have now commenced adult mosquito control spraying. “We strongly encourage all horse owners to contact their veterinarian and have their horses vaccinated […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The heated mayoral race between incumbent Michael Heitzler and challenger Jerry Tekac has generated a massive turnout at the polls. Voters will also determine three council seats. Since noon, parking has been limited around city hall, and the lines have stretched out the door as voters patiently wait to cast their ballots. As of 3:00 p.m., poll workers […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Goose Creek Police need the public’s help identifying the person you see in the photo. They believe he’s committed credit card fraud. According to an incident report, the victim first contacted police on March 31st after she noticed several unauthorized transactions on her Visa check card. Two of the transactions took place at the Publix on St. James […]
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