BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Doc Williams SPCA is running extra low on space after 66 Shar-Pei dogs were recently surrendered to the shelter. The dogs’ ages range from one to 13-years-old and desperately in need of some TLC. According to shelter officials, the dogs currently lack basic veterinary care, and a large number suffer from inherited traits that result in hearing […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County School District has some new ‘Rookie Teachers of the Year.’ Every year a very special group of first-year teachers are recognized for their exemplary work in the classroom. Rookie Teachers of the Year are nominated by their school principal based on the following criteria: Conducting effective instructional planning to meet the needs of all students Providing […]
PINEVILLE, S.C.–According to an American Red Cross spokesperson, disaster-trained volunteers assisted four people whose mobile home, located on Riverbank Road in Pineville, was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of the three adults and one child by providing temporary lodging, financial assistance for food and clothing, comfort kits with personal hygiene items, and […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The 2014 Celebrate The Season, supported by 51 local businesses and organizations, raised $112,544.29 for charities serving Berkeley County and the tri-county area. The total includes sponsorships, gate returns during the month-long festival and holiday lights driving tour, and additional proceeds from the second annual Tinsel Trot fun run. “Celebrate The Season is the gift that […]
Governor Nikki Haley, along with a dozen state leaders, formalized a partnership Thursday that will boost South Carolina’s public workforce system, SC Works. The ultimate goal is to unify numerous workforce programs into a single, integrated customer-focused network in each local community. “Workforce development is critical to maintaining our state’s reputation as a top destination for businesses to invest and […]
What: Jay Leno Live in Concert When: FRIDAY, JUNE 5 at 8 PM Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20 at 10 AM! Tickets available at the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets (including select Publix stores), charge by phone 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com Acclaimed TV late night show host, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $1.1 billion in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. Nearly half of the amount was for refunding bonds to refinance a portion of Santee Cooper’s debt. The refunding produced net present value savings of $58.8 million over the life of the bonds. The […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, after receiving credible information that there was stolen property located at a residence at 341 Oxford Road in Ladson, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained a search warrant for the property. Moon says a John Deere Gator valued at $12,000 and a tow-behind barbeque grill valued at $4,000 were located behind the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Detectives with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office have made another arrest in a case involving the theft and recovery of over $100,000 in stolen property on January 21st. Acting Sheriff Rick Ollic stated that 27-year-old Justin Michael Gee of Ladson was arrested by Berkeley County deputies driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck reported stolen by the Charleston County […]
This year brought to a close two decades of service to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office from Wayne DeWitt. Although his departure was ill timed, this has provided the opportunity for the residents of Berkeley County to look to the future and set a new direction for the Sheriff’s Office. My name is John Waters. I am asking the citizens […]
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