BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—By executive order, Governor Nikki Haley has named former Berkeley County Chief Deputy Sheriff C. W. “Butch” Henerey as the new Sheriff of Berkeley County. Henerey will serve as Sheriff until a June special election is held. Today, he expressed his gratitude for the Governor’s appointment and eagerness to get started: “I am honored that Governor Haley has […]
Dear Berkeley County residents, I appreciate the opportunity to provide information about myself and my campaign for Berkeley County Sheriff. As we did in the campaign for the primary election last year, I will run a positive campaign for Sheriff of Berkeley County. I’m excited and prepared to embark upon this endeavor. I, along with my wife and our four […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the American Red Cross, disaster-trained volunteers assisted two people whose home, located on Pinefield Drive near Daniel Island, was destroyed by a fire early this morning. North Charleston Fire Department, Charleston Fire Department, and Berkeley County Rescue Squad responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of the two adults by providing […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department, in conjunction with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Guard, will be participating in a statewide Vigilant Guard exercise in March to simulate a hurricane landing in our state. The training exercise will prepare State National Guards to respond to crisis with multiple agencies, validate crisis action plans, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 59-year-old Michael Edward Davidson of Summerville, S.C. on seven counts involving the sexual exploitation of minors. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, a member of the S.C. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, made the arrest. Investigators say Davidson was involved in sending child pornography via file sharing. […]
If you loved ‘Where’s Waldo’ as a kid, you’re going to love ‘Place Spotting.’ Combining ‘Hiding Go Seek’ with geographic riddles courtesy of Google Maps, the online game has practically become an instant hit—something Martin Fussen, a Swiss computer programmer, didn’t exactly anticipate. Of course, he’s not complaining! “It is used very often by teachers for their classes,” explained Fussen. […]
CROSS, S.C.–Late Sunday afternoon, American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers were on the scene of a fire which had destroyed a home, located on Ferguson Hill Road in Cross. The individual will be meeting with Red Cross representatives early in the week to apply for assistance. In 2013, the Palmetto South Carolina Region assisted 7,118 individuals affected by disaster. To help […]
Pet Helpers is thrilled to announce their first annual Oscars bash to celebrate this year’s 87th Academy Awards. Pet Helpers will be transforming Club Trio inside and out on February 22 from 7pm to Midnight for a night of glitz and glamour at “A Night at the Oscars.” All proceeds from the event will go directly to Pet Helpers, which […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of reserve deputy. The qualified candidates will receive training at the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office by certified instructors with the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. The training will be approximately five months in length with classes held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 P.M. until […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office, at 2:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day a sedan was traveling on Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County when it ran off the left side of the roadway and struck several trees. The passenger, 23-year-old William James Detyens III of Charleston was pronounced dead at the scene by Chief Deputy Coroner George […]
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