According to a recent report by FOX 21 in Colorado Springs, during the early morning of February 15 De’Vante Hill, 20, of Goose Creek was shot to death. It was reported that he later died from his wounds at a nearby hospital. Colorado police told the news station that’s Hill’s death made the fourth homicide of the year. At this […]
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Police need help locating alleged fraud suspect
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department needs help identifying the individual seen here in the above images taken from Atlantic Spirits in Goose Creek. On January 31, 2014, at approximately 10:39AM, police say the suspect entered the business and attempted to purchase items using a stolen credit card. This suspect also made additional fraudulent charges in the area. If […]
BEC customers without power target of scam
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Electric’s official Facebook page, they’ve had reports from the Cross area of individuals claiming to work for the power company, telling members that their meter base is damaged and needs to be repaired before power can be restored. They are then offering to fix the damaged meter base for a fee. Berkeley Electric Coop is […]
Gov. Nikki Haley, state agencies continue recovery operations, debris removal
As state agencies move into recovery operations, the governor and agency directors are focused on the debris removal process and conducting damage assessments. Due to the extensive nature of the winter storm, efficient debris removal operations and planning are critical. Debris removal is a meticulous process in which all materials are accounted for and disposed of safely in accordance with […]
Berkeley Co. to begin debris collection Monday
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Beginning Monday, February 17 Berkeley County residents will be able to dispose of storm debris via the following methods: 1.Curbside – All yard debris must be stacked separately in (no more than) 4ft lengths. Please make sure not to mix this with other waste such as construction and demolition or household debris. (Please note that we will be […]
House under investigation after catching fire twice in one day
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, multiple fire crews responded to a single story house fire on Winding Road located in Moncks Corner. The primary agency, Whitesville Fire Department, received assistance from Moncks Corner Rural as well as Pineridge. When crews arrived they say the house was fully involved. Ironically, they also say the same house caught fire […]
Coroner: Man dies from carbon monoxide poisoning
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner, Bill Salisbury, approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday, EMS responded to a mobile home on College Park Road in reference to a sick person. When crews arrived inside the home, the coroner says they found Audiel Lopez-Marroquin, 25, dead and his wife ill. Salisbury says the woman was transported to a local hospital. “During […]
VIDEO: Governor Nikki Haley provides update on the storm
On Wednesday, Governor Nikki Haley updated the public on the winter storm that’s hit the entire state of South Carolina. According to Haley, this storm appears it could be worse than the storm of 2004 that left 200,000 people without power—some for up to a week. “We have certainly hunkered down. Team South Carolina is hard at work and I’m […]
Massive power outages reported across Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C—Unlike the last winter storm to hit the lowcountry, this time it’s brought with it even more power outages. SCE&G is currently reporting that 3,351 people are without power in Berkeley County. That number is even bigger for Berkeley Electric. They are presently reporting that 26,358 customers are in the dark in Berkeley County. Outages are primarily located […]
Brrrr…it’s cold in Berkeley County!
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Electric, there are 4,395 people currently without power. Much of those outages are concentrated in the Macedonia, Whitesville and Lebanon area. Temperatures are hovering around 35 degrees throughout the county. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the state until Thursday morning. Along with the power outages, people, of course, are […]
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