BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—In July, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported that Berkeley County’s unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent—that’s slightly higher than June’s numbers and a little higher than the state’s overall average. Statewide, the number of unemployed persons grew by 9,124 to 124,670. Despite the increase, state leaders remain optimistic. “South Carolina has many reasons to […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Another business has opened its doors to the public in Berkeley County. Today, CresCom Bank celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony following by lots of good food. The new branch is located within The Market, a retail-shopping complex in Berkeley County. Representatives from the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce participated in the special ceremony. Berkeley Co. […]

A recovering economy and falling gas prices are contributing to an increase in Labor Day holiday travel for the second straight year for South Carolinians, making it the highest number of travelers in six years, according to AAA Carolinas. More than 451,000 Palmetto state residents – a 1.5% increase from 2013 – are expected to travel more than 50 miles […]

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After finding out he won a $1 million lottery prize, a Summerville man who wishes to remain anonymous sat down and did his own financial planning. The result—paying off bills, saving and investing disappointed his wife. “I was raised to save money and buy the things you need,” he said. But his wife feels strongly that they […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $10.85 million in loans today to advance four commercial and industrial development projects that will benefit rural South Carolina. Today’s loans support projects representing a total $23.5 million in infrastructure investment when local financing is included. Projects receiving the funding are located in Beaufort, Orangeburg, Calhoun and Jasper counties. […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Someone just got a whole lot richer and may not even know it. According to representatives with the South Carolina Education Lottery, a Summerville grocery store has sold a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million for Tuesday night’s drawing. Publix Super Markets  at 1724 State Rd. in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County is the lucky lottery […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A second auction is scheduled for August 27th to get rid of the remaining assets belonging to the now defunct American LaFrance. When the company abruptly closed for business earlier this year, it left the county with a massive tax bill in the amount of $650,000. An auction held in June was able to recover much of the […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – This summer Santee Cooper provided hands-on experience in critical fields of the energy industry to nine Berkeley County educators, as part of the 29th annual Energy Educators Institute series at the Wampee Conference Center in Pinopolis, S.C. “I have learned so much about the variety of topics this week that have enhanced my knowledge so I […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—On August 14, Bojangles’ in Moncks Corner will host ‘Customer Appreciation Day.’ On that day, Moncks Corner residents are invited inside the restaurant on Highway U.S. 52 for special offers, giveaways and more! According to organizers, this is a free, family-friendly event that will include the following: Free sausage biscuit with any purchase from 6-11 a.m. $1.99 for […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Today Mayor William W. Peagler III announced that many Moncks Corner homeowners and commercial property owners are now eligible for lowered insurance premiums. According to Marc Hehn, the town’s administrator, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently sent a letter to town officials and notified them that the town’s investments in fire suppression efforts are paying off. Hehn stated […]