BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Do you speak another language other than English? If so, the Berkeley County School District may be looking for you. The Berkeley County School District is launching its Berkeley Language Assistance Service and Technology (BLAST) program. This service aims to provide support to our schools as they strive to communicate with Berkeley County’s many multilingual communities. “We are […]

WCBD-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Charleston, SC BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A Berkeley County mother recently sent WCBD-TV cell phone video capturing what appears to be a bus driver texting while driving on the job. While the video is only 24 seconds long, Melissa Steiferman wanted to expose the careless driver’s actions in hopes it’ll prevent others from doing the same. […]

United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced that on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, members of the United States Attorney’s Office and their local, state, and federal law enforcement partners will meet with students from across South Carolina, as part of South Carolina’s 13th annual Student Pledge Against Gun Violence. With a focus on keeping their schools and communities safe, students in […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County School students in all grade levels continue to outperform the state standards in the state and federally mandated Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Federal Accountability System, according to school district officials. More than 90 percent of schools surpassed the state requirements. The federal report card takes into account science, social studies, Math, English language arts […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The school district’s communications director, Amy Kovach, has been slapped with more bad news. If the state Attorney General’s Office gets its way, Kovach may be forced to pay back more than $100,000 the district has paid lawyers so far in defending her against ethics and fraud allegations. On October 14th, Chief Deputy Attorney General John McIntosh sent […]

HUGER, S.C.–On Friday, Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School PTO President, Chris Hazlett, presented a check to support breast cancer research to the Cainhoy Fire Department’s Captain Bobby Wright in the school’s multipurpose room. Captain Wright promotes breast cancer awareness and collects funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Cainhoy Principal, Anthony Dixon said, “I am happy to see that the children are […]

HUGER, S.C.–Nucor Steel, the Daniel Island Community Fund and Reverend Love honored Cainhoy Elementary School recenty with a check for $47,500 to enhance their extended learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. School administrators and staff joined with their community and business partners to celebrate all of their student accomplishments at the Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School in Huger, SC. The […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC signed a partnership contract Friday at 2 McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville. The special event included a formal unveiling of the new McElveen Business and Marketing Academy at Cane Bay High School. McElveen is Berkeley County Schools’ first Platinum Level Sponsor. According to school officials, they plan […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Each year, October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness, the celebration of those who have fought and won the battle against cancer, and the search for new and innovative treatments. While many partake in the walks, fundraisers, and events surrounding the efforts to raise awareness, many don’t realize the intensity of the disease. According to the American Cancer […]