With a rash of recent break-ins, it’s the perfect time to talk home security with Security Expert Brandon Cox of Threatalarms.com. Brandon shares some ideas that cost less than $100 that can amplify your home’s security ten-fold. What simple steps can you take to protect your family?
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On December 17th, five graduates of Berkeley High School received their international baccalaureate diploma. The IB Diploma is awarded to students who have completed the IB curriculum. This curriculum contains six subject groups combined with a three parted core. The core is made up of extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity/action/service. The IB Diploma is offered by […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–This holiday season, the American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to help hospital patients by giving one last gift – a blood or platelet donation. Historically, winter is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood and platelet to meet patient needs. Holiday activities make it difficult for many regular donors to make […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Friday the arrest of Jamie Todd Young 39-year-old of Williamston, S.C. on 20 counts involving the sexual exploitation of minors. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, made the arrest, according to Mark Powell, a spokesperson for the S.C Attorney […]
The South Carolina Highway Patrol announced the graduation of 40 troopers from Highway Patrol Basic Class 95 Thursday. Gov. Nikki Haley addressed the graduates, as she has for the past seven Highway Patrol graduation ceremonies. Haley told graduates that when they wear the uniform, they represent “everything we hold dear.” “Our troopers get this. It is about the people. It is […]
A record number of South Carolinians – nearly 1,375,000 – will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, according to AAA Carolinas. Travel volume represents an increase of nearly 53,000 total travelers compared to last year. An estimated 1,251,200 or 91% of total travelers, plan to drive to their destination. “Falling gas prices and an improving economy […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 49-year-old Edward Williams was struck by three cars on Highway 17-A near South Live Oak Drive in the Moncks Corner area. Salisbury said the accident happened at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Williams was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Darnell Hartwell. His death was ruled accidental with the cause being massive body […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will begin issuing annual and three year recreational licenses that expire on the anniversary date of issue beginning Jan. 1, 2015. This is commonly referred to as a 365 day license. You can buy your South Carolina hunting and fishing licenses multiple ways. Licenses are available in person at any of the four regional […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to the Goose Creek Police Department, a pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after a car struck him. The accident occurred on St. James Avenue near the Goodwill around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. In the incident report, the man who hit the pedestrian told officers he attempted to swerve to keep from striking him but missed. The […]
On Wednesday, a circuit court judge threw out the murder conviction of a 14-year-old South Carolina teen convicted of killing two girls 70 years ago in rural Clarendon County. The niece of one of the victims lives here in Berkeley County. Earlier this year, lawyers representing the family of the late George Stinney demanded a new trial and a petition […]
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