HUGER, S.C.—A longtime worker of Nucor Steel has died following an accident at the Huger plant. The fatal accident reportedly took place in the plant’s melting shop. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 44-year-old Cisco Agbunag of Goose Creek was seriously injured after a large piece of equipment fell on him.  He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Following […]

Biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources are reporting increased black bear activity throughout the state, and they urge people to use common sense when encountering these fascinating animals. The warm weather has black bears on the move, and with few berries yet ripe, they are hungry and looking for food. While people may be excited about seeing a […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—There was hardly a dry eye outside the home of Steve Skipton Sr. on Wednesday. Skipton, a firefighter/EMT, for the Goose Creek Fire Department, is currently in a very difficult battle against cancer. However, he’s been aggressively fighting it, recently spending time away from home at MUSC to receive treatment. In what has probably seemed like an eternity […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced today that Steven Cotter will head up the county’s EMS operations. The appointment comes on the heels of a two-month search for a new department director. He replaces longtime EMS director Bob Mixter who resigned from his position in March. According to county officials, Cotter brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and measurable results […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center recently held a reception for members and invited guests in an effort to re-engage the community after the recent completion of extensive refurbishing projects. “Our message to the Lowcountry is that the museum has experienced a remarkable renaissance over the last few years that propels the museum to the historical and […]

ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–Another shooting has claimed yet another life in Berkeley Co. Early Wednesday morning, St. Stephen Police responded to a shooting at a trailer park located on 1020 Graham Street. The Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office was eventually called in to assist. When officers arrived on scene, investigators say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound but provided […]

Open Letter from Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler: I would like to update everyone regarding the status of the Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex. As many of you know, we started construction of the Rec Complex nearly six years ago. Town Council has been very supportive of this effort and the Town Staff has worked to implement our goals. The […]

A simple jump into action can save a life, something a Hilton Head family found out firsthand when they found a young sea turtle floating, near death, in a Lowcountry salt marsh. Luckily, this family immediately called the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources who brought the turtle to the renowned South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. When found, […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County officials broke ground on the expansion of the Moncks Corner Berkeley County Senior facility Monday morning. The expansion will add an additional 2,500 square feet which will double the size of the existing activity room, add much needed office space for staff, provide a designated bus drop-off/pick-off area and increased parking. “I am excited about the […]

PINEVILLE, S.C.–A spokesperson for the American Red Cross says the organization assisted a family of four, three adults and one child, whose Pineville home located on Wigginwood Lane was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. The Pineville Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and clothing, as well as comfort kits, containing personal […]