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Zombies devour ‘The Berkeley Observer’ (sort of)

This weekend, zombies invaded the south, and ‘The Berkeley Observer’ got caught up in it all. See, we were there to cover the infection. Unfortunately, we became the victim. We were simply no match for ‘the walkers.’ We called out to the governor for help, but he just tried to shoot us. Okay—all jokes aside. We were actually in Atlanta […]

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Jury awards family of Berkeley Co. inmate nearly $3 million in wrongful death lawsuit

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Friday, five Berkeley County detention officers were ordered to pay $2.95 million after a jury found them liable for the death of David Allan Woods, an inmate at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center who reportedly died under their watch on November 11, 2010. His estate filed a civil lawsuit in late 2012. A U.S. District Court judge heard […]

Business

Site plans approved for proposed Moncks Corner Chick-Fil-A

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Construction of the very first Moncks Corner Chick-Fil-A is inching closer to reality. After careful review, the town’s planner, Alison Simmons, recently approved the site plans for the new restaurant. Simmons notified the Charleston engineering firm, G. Robert George & Associate, Inc., of the news in a letter Friday. They submitted the plans for the town to review […]

Education

BCSD communications director Amy Kovach may have to repay $100,000 in legal fees

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The school district’s communications director, Amy Kovach, has been slapped with more bad news. If the state Attorney General’s Office gets its way, Kovach may be forced to pay back more than $100,000 the district has paid lawyers so far in defending her against ethics and fraud allegations. On October 14th, Chief Deputy Attorney General John McIntosh sent […]

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Santee Cooper to consider raising rates, launches study

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The Santee Cooper Board of Directors have authorized management to study the utility’s current electric rates and whether the rates will support future expenses, in particular continued construction of the nuclear units at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. The study is expected to take several months, with management scheduled to report its study recommendations at the board’s June 2015 […]

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Very first BBQ festival for Moncks Corner fast approaching

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Who in Berkeley County doesn’t enjoy some good barbeque? That’s what we thought.  Here, EVERYONE loves some good BBQ.  In fact, it’s about as common as sweet tea.  Heck, the two even go perfect together.  For those who can’t resist this good stuff, you’re in luck. The Town of Moncks Corner will be hosting the 1st Inaugural Town […]

Education

Cainhoy PTO supports breast cancer research with a special check

HUGER, S.C.–On Friday, Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School PTO President, Chris Hazlett, presented a check to support breast cancer research to the Cainhoy Fire Department’s Captain Bobby Wright in the school’s multipurpose room. Captain Wright promotes breast cancer awareness and collects funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Cainhoy Principal, Anthony Dixon said, “I am happy to see that the children are […]

Business

Santee Cooper refinances $764 million in debt

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today the sale of $736 million in revenue obligation bonds, with proceeds designated to refinance a portion of the utility’s existing debt. The issue included $704 million in tax-exempt refunding Series C bonds and $32 million in taxable refunding Series D bonds. The all-in true interest rate is 3.78 […]

Business

Walmart to hire about 95 employees for new Goose Creek location

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Walmart officials have announced they have plans to hire up to 95 employees for one of its future stores to be located along St. James Avenue in Goose Creek. Goose Creek already has a 24/7 Walmart Supercenter on the same street. This new store will be a Walmart Neighborhood Market. According to Walmart.com, the neighborhood market format offers […]