HUGER, S.C.–The American Red Cross assisted an adult whose Huger residence, located on Ladson Lane, sustained fire damage on Thursday. The Cainhoy Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and clothing, and referrals to partner organizations to help with long-term recovery. Last year, the Palmetto South Carolina Region assisted 7,118 individuals affected by […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On March 5, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. a pickup truck driven by 20-year-old Daniel Meza Lira, of Saluda, S.C. was traveling east on I-26 near mile marker 189. According to Berkeley Co. Deputy Coroner George Olliver, the driver was in lane one and lost control of the truck and crossed over into lane two and struck another vehicle. […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Over 80 people attended the Francis Marion Memorial Service on Friday Feb. 27, 2015. Four organizations presented wreaths. There were 3 DAR chapters: General Marion’s Brigade of Moncks Corner, Margaret Gregg Gordon of Kingstree and Rebecca Pickens of Dillon, SC. The Marion Marauders Society, SCARNG of Mt. Pleasant also presented a wreath. The Belle Isle Garden Club decorated […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to detect and prevent fraud, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has implemented enhanced measures including the conversion of some direct deposit refunds to paper checks. “In light of the recent increase in potentially fraudulent income tax returns, South Carolina, in conjunction with several other states throughout the country, is expanding and enhancing […]

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to an American Red Cross spokesperson, disaster-trained volunteers were on the scene following a Friday night fire that caused major damage to a home located on Hood Street. A family of four, two adults and two children, were reportedly impacted. The St. Stephen Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided funds for food and clothing, […]

Following the recent arrest of Goose Creek Assistant Principal Paul Herman, Berkeley County  School Superintendent Dr. Rodney Thompson has issued the following statement: “The District learned this week that an employee of Goose Creek High School has been arrested and charged with a violation of S.C. Code Section 16-3-755(B) (Sexual battery with a student 16 or 17 years of age […]

Two days after a driver hit Jathon Bellamy III of Goose Creek in North Charleston no charges have yet to be filed. According to North Charleston Police Department Spokesperson Spencer Pryor, the 46-year-old bicyclist died after an unknown driver struck him at Cosgrove Avenue and Azalea Drive. The driver reportedly fled the scene. Police say the accident happened shortly after […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–One little girl is bringing out the good in Berkeley County by encouraging others to perform random acts of kindness this coming Saturday. Unfortunately, the sad part is she’s not physically here to see it all in action. However, her mom, Kelly DeHay, knows she’s smiling down from heaven. “That’s just how Kasey was. She was outgoing and […]

The Carolinas are expected to be hit with the second winter storm in three days, starting tonight throughout Thursday. Some areas could experience up to 8 inches of snow. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has already declared a State of Emergency and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has done the same for 31 counties in South Carolina. “We encourage motorists […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–An early morning crash caused quite the scare for a Berkeley Co. bus driver headed to school early Wednesday morning. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, shortly after 6 a.m., the driver of the school bus came to a complete stop while on South Live Oak Drive near Oakley Road in Moncks Corner. That’s when Trooper Hannah […]