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Cane Bay High School Placed On Administration Lockdown

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to district officials, Cane Bay High School was placed on full lockdown from approximately 10:05 to 10:48 a.m. this morning based on law enforcement recommendations. District officials took the extra precaution of also placing Cane Bay Elementary School and Cane Bay Middle School on administrative lockdown at 10:05 a.m. Based on initial reports, district officials say a […]

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Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Launches Kid Art Competition

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In celebration of “Drinking Water Week,” Berkeley County Water & Sanitation wants to see Berkeley Co. students create their best artwork. The agency is asking interested children to design a poster that celebrates our most precious natural resource – water! “Show us how essential water is to your daily life,” stated organizers of the contest. Participants are allowed to use crayons, markers, paint, […]

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Rare And Endangered 475-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle Returns To The Wild

Yawkey, an endangered leatherback sea turtle found washed ashore in the Lowcountry earlier this week is headed back to open water. The turtle was released today on the Isle of Palms, S.C. by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Representatives from the Sea Turtle Rescue Program and SCDNR worked […]

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Goose Creek Mayor Signs Proclamation For Lions Club

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring March 9-15 “South Carolina Lions Sight and Hearing Conservation Week” in Goose Creek. The proclamation recognizes the outstanding work done by the Lions and Lionesses of the State of South Carolina in support of sight and hearing conservation and aid to the blind and deaf. It also voices support […]

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AAA Carolinas Reveals Top Spring Travel Destinations

On the heels of wintry storms that hit the Southeast two weeks ago, many Carolinians are headed for sunny destinations, according to AAA Carolinas. Warm vacation getaways offering fun-filled activities for families will experience a large stream of travelers this spring season. AAA Carolinas top domestic destinations requested by members for spring travel are: Orlando, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Honolulu, […]

Education

Hanahan Leaders And BCSD Members Remain At Odds Over Proposed Elementary School

Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Tensions remain high between the Berkeley County School District and Hanahan leaders over the proposed elementary school for the Tanner Plantation and Foster Creek area. During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, neither party could reach an agreement concerning restrictions governing the new school. Hanahan Mayor Minnie Blackwell-Newman expressed her disappointment via social […]

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Deputies: Man Shot In Face During Home Invasion

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies responded to a shooting which occurred between 11:30 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. at 3242 Estate Road in Moncks Corner Tuesday night. Deputies arrived to find a 22-year-old male victim had been shot at least one time in the face. Chief Deputy Rick Ollic indicated that the incident appears to be […]

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Anytime Fitness To Open New Club In Crowfield Village Shopping Center

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Working out is about to get a lot easier.  No more excuses about an inconvenient gym location or limited hours. Anytime Fitness is coming to Goose Creek. Anytime Fitness franchisee Sean Shafiq confirmed that he has signed a lease for a 5,600 square-foot space and plans to build a gym in Crowfield Village shopping center. Construction will start […]

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Two St. Stephen Men Arrested After Victim Dies From Pesticide Poisoning

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– According to the S.C. Attorney General’s Office, two St. Stephen have been charged with theft and involuntary manslaughter. Authorities say that stolen pesticide was hidden in Pepsi Cola bottles and then mistakenly consumed by a man who eventually passed away on June 15. The consumption of Gramoxone is said to have ultimately killed the victim. S.C. Department of […]

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Hanahan Man Accused Of Burning Woman, Stabbing Her Son

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–North Charleston Police arrested a Hanahan man Sunday for allegedly injuring and assaulting a woman and her young son. According to an incident report, officers found a 20-year-old man walking down Hilt Street suffering from what what appeared to be a stab wound to his chest. The young many reportedly told officers that he was sitting at home when his […]