Spring is in the air, and that means the Easter Bunny is making his way down the bunny trail! Starting Saturday, March 10th, kids and adults of all ages will find the Easter Bunny settled in his garden at Northwoods Mall, ready for visits, pictures and seasonal fun. Visitors also receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet with retailer coupons you’ll want […]
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Goose Creek UPS Delivery Man Celebrated for 25 Years of Safe Driving
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.– UPS announced this week that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,582 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. One of those drivers, Norman Davis, happens to be from Goose Creek. South Carolina boasts 199 Circle of Honor […]
Local Family Opens First Firehouse Subs in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Firehouse Subs celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Moncks Corner at 469 U.S. Highway 52 on Monday, March 5, under the ownership of local entrepreneur, BJ Paquin, along his wife Kayla Paquin, and his parents Mary and Bryan Paquin. Firehouse Subs serves premium meats and cheeses steamed and piled high on a toasted sub roll, served “Fully Involved®” with fresh produce and condiments. […]
‘Lowcountry Go’ to Connect Berkeley Country Residents with Convenient Commuting Options
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Commuters in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties will have access to a better trip to work and back with the launch of Lowcountry Go (www.lowcountrygo.com), a pilot commuter services program that launched Tuesday. Lowcountry Go, or Low Go, connects tri-county residents with real commuting solutions such as first-mile and last-mile options, transit routes and park and ride locations. […]
Berkeley Chamber Launches New Website
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce’s new website officially went live Tuesday. According to chamber representatives, the newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to information and features that offers a more comprehensive understanding of the Chamber programs, essential information for growing their business, along with statistics for potential members and businesses relocating to the Greater Berkeley County region. […]
Medical Device Manufacturer to Bring 90 Jobs to Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs. “We are honored to welcome MED-ALLY, their investment and the 90 technical jobs they offer,” stated Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “MED-ALLY’s announcement is also further proof that Berkeley County is open for business, […]
Goose Creek Police Department Job Fair Set for Feb. 6th
GOOSE CREEK, S.C–Everyone is invited to learn about the many exciting job opportunities at the Goose Creek Police Department and throughout the city at a GCPD Job Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The event will be held at the GCPD (519 North Goose Creek Boulevard). The GCPD Hiring Team will be on hand to talk […]
Berkeley Propane Company Experiencing Backlog
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Propane Company is experiencing a historically high request for propane this winter, according to spokesperson Lisa Stilley. Beginning late December, the requests for tank fills tripled in volume which added to an existing backlog of providing service to our consumers that has grown beyond a reasonable amount of time. “We are doing everything in our power to […]
Thermo King Locates New Manufacturing Operations in Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating its new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. “We are excited to expand our business in the dynamic Charleston market. The new Thermo King of Charleston facility will allow our company to support our clients, improve delivery and optimize custom options in the ever-changing transport temperature control and automotive […]
Santee Cooper Board Approves 2018 Budget
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.1 billion budget for 2018 at its regular monthly meeting this week. The 2018 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.8 million for the water systems and $378.6 million for capital expenditures. Approximately 42 percent of the $1.7 billion electric system budget is allocated for fuel […]
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