GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to the Berkeley Co. Coroner’s Office, 21-year old Jesse Feagin, of Moncks Corner, was riding a moped on State Road near Domingo Drive when he was struck by a vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that he was transported to MUSC where he died Saturday afternoon. According to witnesses on scene, the victim’s girlfriend saw the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board of Directors under the leadership of President, Giff Daughtridge, is partnering with Market Street Services, a national community and economic development consulting firm, to launch a Community and Economic Development Strategy process. “Now is the time for Berkeley County community leaders to proceed with a strategic plan to help it progress […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Thursday March 5, 2015 Cainhoy Fire Department responded to 543 Ladson Lane off of Cainhoy Road for a reported fully involved structure fire. Cainhoy Fire Department was dispatched at 3:03pm, and the first unit arrived on scene at 3:15pm. Upon arrival, crews found a mobile home fully involved in flames, the home had already collapsed before fire […]
HUGER, S.C.–The American Red Cross assisted an adult whose Huger residence, located on Ladson Lane, sustained fire damage on Thursday. The Cainhoy Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and clothing, and referrals to partner organizations to help with long-term recovery. Last year, the Palmetto South Carolina Region assisted 7,118 individuals affected by […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On March 5, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. a pickup truck driven by 20-year-old Daniel Meza Lira, of Saluda, S.C. was traveling east on I-26 near mile marker 189. According to Berkeley Co. Deputy Coroner George Olliver, the driver was in lane one and lost control of the truck and crossed over into lane two and struck another vehicle. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Over 80 people attended the Francis Marion Memorial Service on Friday Feb. 27, 2015. Four organizations presented wreaths. There were 3 DAR chapters: General Marion’s Brigade of Moncks Corner, Margaret Gregg Gordon of Kingstree and Rebecca Pickens of Dillon, SC. The Marion Marauders Society, SCARNG of Mt. Pleasant also presented a wreath. The Belle Isle Garden Club decorated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday, March 3, 2015, 235 Whitesville Elementary School students were absent from school and approximately 16 went home during the morning. Approximately 13 adults were also absent. The current enrollment at Whitesville Elementary School is 1,115 students. BCSD officials say that DHEC epidemiologists have not identified the incident as viral or bacterial. Symptoms identified by those who […]
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Marty Housand, a veteran law enforcement officer and currently a Republican candidate for Berkeley County sheriff announced that he is proposing a clean campaign pledge and is calling on all of the candidates to sign it. “Voters are tired of politics as usual. The circumstances surrounding the way our last sheriff left office was […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–An illness at Whitesville Elementary School has forced a lot of students and faculty members to stay home from school. According to Berkeley Co. School District officials, 199 students were absent from school Monday and approximately 43 went home throughout the day. About 24 adults were also absent. The current enrollment at Whitesville Elementary School is 1,113 students. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today marks the last day for candidates to file the paperwork to run for Berkeley County sheriff. Along with the application, candidates must pay the $3,990 filing fee. So far, 16 candidates have decided to toss their hats into the ring, each vying for the position of sheriff. Anthony Smalls is the sole Democratic candidate running during the […]
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