BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education has named three finalists in its continued search for a superintendent and has announced opportunities for the public to meet these candidates. On July 22 and 23, the Board conducted initial interviews with a slate of six additional candidates recommended by BWP & Associates search consultants. The candidates are those meeting the […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Board of Education will soon name three finalists for the superintendent position. In preparation for the announcement and visits, the Board has planned receptions for Tuesday, August 4; Wednesday, August 5; and Thursday, August 6, to allow employees, community members and business leaders an opportunity to meet and hear from the three superintendent finalists. On […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cane Bay High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC (AF JROTC) earned the AF JROTC Distinguished Unit Award again. This is the fifth time the school’s AF JROTC has received the honor since the award’s inception in June 2008. “These awards recognize the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support […]

SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–On Monday, Berkeley County school leaders and members of the community officially celebrated the completion of Nexton Elementary School with a special ribbon ceremony. The school, which is located at 200 Scholar Way, is slated to open its doors this August. It will cater to approximately 900 students in the Summerville area. The $20 million school is the first […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During the 2014-2015 school year, Berkeley County schools helped save lives through research and educational programs, by partnering with the American Heart Association. Berkeley County schools raised $107,101.52. Daniel Island School raised the most money of all the schools that participated in Berkeley County, donating $16,885. 58. Sangaree Elementary School raised the second largest amount, donating $16,152.31. By […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Tuesday night, the Berkeley County School Board voted 5-to-3 to approve an approximately 11 percent millage increase. The increase comes after board members finalized its 2015-2016 general fund budget. The current millage rate stands at 142.9. The new rate increases that number by 17 mills. This means that  if you own a vehicle valued at approximately $20,000—taxpayers […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Amy Kovach, 44, is facing three new charges related to the Berkeley County School District’s 2012 ‘Yes 4 Schools’ campaign. According to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, the district’s communications direction has been charged with misconduct in office, perjury as well as forgery. Kovach “continuously used public resources and time to influence the outcome of a bond […]

The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted Monday to approve a tuition increase of 3.25 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2015, full-time undergraduate South Carolina students will pay $10,900 in annual tuition. Out-of-state, full-time undergraduate students will pay $28,444. In-state students in the Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina, will pay $11,990 annually, and out-of-state residents will pay […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County School District’s Title 1 Office is sponsoring a free book giveaway for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is the third year the district has offered free books for students to read during the summer. This year’s distribution began last Monday, June 8, 2015, and in just four days, 926 students from nine Title […]