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Elderly man killed during traffic collision on St. James Avenue

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, a vehicle struck a Lincoln Town Car on St. James Avenue at 12:37 p.m. Sunday. Salisbury stated that the passenger in the Lincoln Town Car, John Harkins, 70, of Ridgeville was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m. The coroner has ruled his death as […]

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St. Stephen home damaged by fire, Red Cross assists

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to a spokesperson for The American Red Cross, volunteers assisted one adult whose St. Stephen home, located on Happy Lane, sustained fire damage on Saturday. The Pineville-Russellville Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and lodging, as well as a comfort kit, containing personal hygiene items, and referrals to partner […]

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As crimes against churches increase, officer to teach course on security at TTC

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Since 1999, there have been more than 470 violent deaths while at church or on faith-based property in the United States, according to SafeAtChurch.org. In Berkeley County, churches are certainly not immune to crime. “A while back during a Wednesday service at United Methodist Church in Goose Creek, a guy came in with a shot gun and he […]

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Deputies: Woman points gun at pregnant woman, threatens to shoot her and unborn baby

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Friday, a 44-year-old woman faced a judge in bond court after deputies say she pointed a gun at a pregnant woman’s stomach and threatened to shoot her and her baby. Julie Gookins is charged with first degree burglary, kidnapping, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and attempted murder. She remains behind bars at the Hill-Finklea […]

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Mother on a mission to desperately solve daughter’s murder

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Sunday will mark exactly 90 days since Kendra Morgan-Stevens lost her daughter to gun violence. For this grieving mother, what hurts more than losing a daughter much too soon is knowing that whoever pulled the trigger and ended her life has not been brought to justice. “It’s very frustrating to know that the people who killed my daughter […]

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Man accused of attacking woman, young son in Cane Bay area arrested

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the suspect involved in the assault on a woman inside her home in the Cane Bay area. Brandon Keith Sigmon, 31, of 257 Westbrook St. Summerville has been charged with burglary 1st degree, two counts of assault 1st degree, three counts of didnapping and possession of a firearm […]

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New Goose Creek judge takes oath of office

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The city of Goose Creek has a new judge on the bench. Newly appointed Judge William Daniel “Danny” Wilson, Jr. recently took the oath of office inside council chambers of the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center. Mayor Michael Heitzler administered the oath. Judge Wilson was selected by city council to fill the vacated seat of Judge Gene Janikowski. […]

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BCSO office looking for suspect who assaulted woman, schools on lockdown

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies are currently looking for a suspect who assaulted a woman inside her home this afternoon in the Cane Bay area. Moon stated that around 2 p.m., an individual was going door to door in the Cane Bay area selling vacuum cleaners. He entered one woman’s home and then […]

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BCSO announces next citizen police academy

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announces that the next class of The Citizen Police Academy is scheduled for September 29 through October 27, 2014. We are seeking out and inviting Berkeley County citizens who would like the opportunity to meet with deputies to learn about the daily operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Citizens who attend will be exposed […]

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Santee Cooper customers targeted by scam

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Santee Cooper is warning all customers, especially restaurants and other small commercial businesses, of a scam currently operating in the Horry County area. People are calling businesses claiming to be Santee Cooper employees and demanding immediate payment of bills. Business owners have also been asked for credit card payments or wire transfers. The caller will even […]