BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for a site-based assessment March 11-14, 2024, as part of a 4-year process for re-accreditation, administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This assessment will verify that the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to maintain national accreditation by confirming compliance to all applicable law […]
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Berkeley County Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Federal Prison For Bank Fraud
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Cordero Prioleau, 35, of Ladson, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to bank fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Evidence presented to the court showed that Prioleau deposited a fraudulent check into his Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) bank account in the amount of […]
DSS Charges Berkeley County Woman With Food Stamp Fraud
Octavia Lashay Rivers, 40, of Goose Creek has been charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition
or use of food stamps valued $10,000 or more and one count of forgery, value less than $10,000.
Keep Berkeley Beautiful Receives $10K Grant To Increase Litter Prevention
The grant provides local Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliates in South Carolina with a competitive financial opportunity to add additional resources that address specific local litter concerns.
1 Killed, 1 Injured In I-26 Crash In Berkeley County: SCHP
According to SCHP Trooper Brandon J. Bolt, the crash happened around 2:20 a.m. on Interstate 26 near mile marker 203 in Ladson.
Goose Creek Seeks Bids To Remove Wedding & Prayer Chapel After Renovations Prove Costly
Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib announced Thursday that the city is currently accepting bids from residents or local businesses to purchase the chapel and have it moved to a new location.
Whitesville Elementary Students Learn About Dental Health
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month and Delta Dental of South Carolina’s popular, award-winning Land of Smiles® dental education program is on the road, taking the crusade for healthy teeth to more than 9,400 youngsters at 38 schools across the state. The cast of dynamic superhero characters made their most recent stop in Moncks Corner for […]
FBI Accepting Academy Applications From Berkeley County Teens
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for its annual Teen Academy this summer. Teens in Berkeley County and throughout the state are encouraged to apply. This year’s academy will be held June 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, located at 222 Caughman Farm Ln., Lexington, SC, 29072. The […]
Berkeley County Names John O. Williams New Economic Development Director
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County has named John O. Williams, II the County’s new economic development director. County council approved the item at its Monday meeting. “I would like to thank Supervisor Cribb and County Council for placing their trust in me as I embark in this new role. As always, it is a privilege and an honor to […]
Berkeley County Council Approves $100K for Daniel Island School
Berkeley County Council voted unanimously to approve $100,000 for Daniel Island School to fund handicap-accessible playground equipment for special needs students and expand the school’s community sensory garden.
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