The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that free nicotine replacement therapy is available to smokers who do not have health insurance through the agency’s tobacco quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. “Many people without health insurance delay using effective aids like nicotine gum or patches to help them quit smoking because they worry about the costs,” said Sharon Biggers, director […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–It may not be the day after Thanksgiving, but Berkeley County folks aren’t playing around when it comes to the chilly temperatures. Weather forecasters are predicting possible snow and power outages throughout the Lowcountry. In anticipation of the unpleasant weather, people have been flocking to local stores, stocking up on supplies. Walmart employees at the Goose Creek location […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County government offices will be closed at 12 noon today. Chief Justice Toal has directed Berkeley County to close court operations on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 and Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Consequently, the Berkeley County Courthouse will also be closed. Anyone with hearings scheduled for either of these days should call and re-schedule the hearing on Thursday, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—For nearly the last ten years, Bill Peagler has served as the mayor of Moncks Corner. Lately, he has his eyes set on a new title. The longtime mayor recently sat down with our media friends at The Bryan Crabtree Show on WQSC 1340 and 950 AM where he discussed his plans to run for county supervisor. The […]
The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the 2014 individual income tax filing season opens Friday, January 31, 2014. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service, SCDOR will begin to accept electronic or paper individual income tax returns this Friday. SCDOR encourages taxpayers to file their income tax returns electronically as it is not only beneficial to […]
MACEDONIA, S.C.–Multiple agencies spent several hours battling a 40 acre brush fire along Highway 17A in the Macedonia community. According to Moncks Corner Rural Fire Chief, Scott Lee, his department along with Santee Circle Rural Volunteer and the South Carolina Forestry Commission helped to extinguish the flames that threatened about five structures around 3 p.m. Lee says the fire started […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of frozen precipitation and icy conditions for late tomorrow afternoon, the Berkeley County School District has decided it will operate according to a half day dismissal schedule on Tuesday, January 28. Regarding the Winter storm predicted for the lowcountry, a district spokesperson says the welfare of its students is a top priority. Parents can find the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, officers will be constantly monitoring the roadways for icing over the next several days. Sergeant Bob Beres with the agency says that SCHP will also have additional resources in place for the projected storm. Beres says that SCHP is currently in contact with several state agencies and SCDOT, so that they […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of the possibility of sleet and/or freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, all Berkeley County School District (BCSD) after-school activities and events for Tuesday, January 28th are cancelled. This includes ball games, club meetings, practices, day care etc. A decision will be made later today concerning any possibility of early dismissal or the cancelling of school for tomorrow. […]
JAMESTOWN, S.C.–On early Monday morning, members of the Berkeley County Rescue Squad recovered the body of a 75-year-old man in Savannah Creek. The body of water is located right by Highway 17A. The coroner has identified the man as Douglas Beauford of Jamestown. The rescue squad along with the assistance of the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Fire […]
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