Highway 220 Productions, a film company based in Charleston, has teamed up with Pinewood Productions out of Charlotte, to film a new Christian/Crime/Drama called The Forgiven. Makers of the film say The Forgiven is a testament to God and the power of forgiveness. The movie’s storyline involves around a terrible accident that forces a family into turmoil and their faith […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner, Bill Salisbury, on April 6, 2014, at 11:45 a.m., 34-year-old Heath Sutherland from Philcampbell, Alabama was working on I-26 near mile marker 187. Salisbury says Sutherland was working with a contractor doing debris removal from the recent ice storm. The crew reportedly cut a tree down and as Sutherland ran from from the […]
On Friday, Dennis Lott, 56, of Goose Creek faced a judge in bond court. After his arrest in Walterboro, Lott’s initial bond hearing was postponed for several days after Charleston County deputies say Lott was undergoing a mental evaluation. Lott is accused of stealing approximately $190,000 from the Coastal Carolina Fair and is charged with breach of trust and drawing […]
MACEDONIA, S.C.—Deputies and church members of Victory Baptist Church are left scratching their heads, trying to figure out who stole the church’s van. One church member says the theft happened before the church even had a chance to put the church’s name on it. According to an incident report, a church employee notified deputies Tuesday shortly before 9 a.m. that […]
Open letter from Matt Smoak (candidate for Berkeley Co. Sheriff): This year provides a pivotal opportunity for the residents of Berkeley County to make necessary changes in leadership. On June 10, Berkeley County will have a primary election to select the final candidates for the November election. There are many current and challengers for many different seats within Berkeley County, […]
Open letter from Jerry Tekac, Goose Creek mayoral candidate: It is my understanding that my opponent has questioned and continues to question my commitment to our golf course. While I find it really comical I wanted to set the record accurately. I’ve been a member of the golf course since 2003, and as this sheet indicates I have spent over […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Earlier today, American Red Cross volunteers provided assistance to a family whose home on Old Black Oak Road in Moncks Corner was destroyed by fire. Whitesville Fire Department handled the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial aid for lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, to two adults and one infant. Referrals […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—It was standing room only as dozens of people gathered inside the Berkeley Electric Coop building in Goose Creek to hear Goose Creek mayor, Michael Heitzler, and his challenger, Jerry Tekac discuss key issues impacting the city. For more than 30 years, Heitzler, a retired educator and school principal, has served as the longtime mayor of Goose Creek. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C–Electric cooperatives across the country are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to be mindful of coal’s reliability and affordability when drafting carbon dioxide regulations for existing power plants. According to coop officials, the U.S. needs to be able to utilize coal, nuclear energy, natural gas, etc in order to keep electric bills affordable. “Electric cooperatives are concerned about […]
The SC Department of Public Safety recently recognized law enforcement officers and agencies across the state for their efforts in 2013 to enforce the state’s DUI laws and remove impaired drivers from South Carolina roadways. The Bonneau Police Department won the “Agency of the Year” award. With a department made up of approximately ten officers, Bonneau Police made 47 DUI […]
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