BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, 79-year-old Marvin Wiggins of Pinopolis died in an accident that occurred on his farm Thursday afternoon. Salisbury says Wiggins was working on a motor grader when the accident took place. Wiggins was a well-known Berkeley County businessman and owner of Wiggins Construction Co. and The Berkeley Restaurant. He also owned multiple […]
These cute, loveable kitties were rescued from the backwoods of Berkeley County and rehabilitated by two caring individuals. Now it’s time to place these precious critters up for a adoption. Can you give them a nice home to call their very own? They would thank you for it with plenty of cuddle time and make you feel like you’re the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Schools are making sure their students know to thank a veteran for the freedoms they enjoy on Veterans Day. Even though it is a school day, schools throughout the district will provide patriotic displays. Hanahan Middle School will have a Veterans Day dinner on Thursday, November 6TH from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for local veterans in […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce CEO Elaine Morgan issued the following statement regarding the passage of the penny sales tax referendum Tuesday. “We are proud that Berkeley County can keep moving forward with so many important road projects. Our county is one of the fastest growing in the country and this referendum allows us to keep up with […]
Sticky Fingers Smokehouse makes its own campaign promise this Election Day: a free appetizer* in exchange for every campaign sign turned in Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 11, 2014. “Just think of those leftover campaign signs as giant roadside gift certificates for free food at our restaurants,” said Vice President of Operations, Robert Patterson. “It’s an easy way to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the South Carolina State Election Commission, out of the 104,441 registered voters in Berkeley County nearly 42 percent (43,665) cast their ballots in this year’s General Election. Below are the results for all 72 precincts. The results will officially be certified on Friday morning.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to The Post & Courier, a circuit court judge has rejected a request to dismiss an ethics charge against Amy Kovach. Kovach is the communications director for the Berkeley County School District who remains on leave ever since a grand jury indicted her on multiple charges earlier this year. Her attorney, Jerry Theos, made a motion late […]
The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2017 through February 15, 2015. Online applications are available at www. scgssm.org/apply-now. One of only 12 of its kind in the nation, GSSM is a two-year, public, residential high school specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Beyond its […]
The deadline to send Standard Mail packages to APO/FPO addresses by Christmas is November 8, 2014. To send packages to loved ones serving in the military abroad, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box at $15.45. The price includes a $2 per box discount for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/ Army Post Office/Fleet […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Today voters are heading to the polls to pick two U.S. Senators and whether Governor Nikki Haley will continue leading the people of the Palmetto State. Of course, there are a slew of local races in Berkeley County including coroner, sheriff, and county supervisor to name a few. “So far, turnout has been good and steady, maybe a […]
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