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Large fire destroys three mobile homes in Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Shortly after 3 o’clock Tuesday morning, firefighters responded to a massive mobile home fire that quickly spread to two other trailers near Ophir Street at Broughton Road. The properties were located inside Locklairs Landing in Moncks Corner. Multiple fire departments were dispatched to the scene including Moncks Corner Rural which was assisted by Whitesville, Santee Circle, Pineridge and […]

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Deputies investigate deadly shooting at Goose Creek apartment

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that took place Sunday night at a Goose Creek apartment complex. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 9-1-1 dispatch received a call in reference to a shooting at River Ridge apartments on Harbour Lake Drive around 11:25 p.m. The victim, 27-year-old Joshua Holmes of Ladson, was transported […]

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Teen injured in early morning shooting in the Cainhoy area

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—An 18-year-old is recovering from his injuries after deputies say someone shot him early Sunday morning. According to officers, shortly before 7 a.m. the teen called 9-1-1 to report that he’d been shot at a home located at 1435 Joyner Lane off of Clements Ferry Road near the Cainhoy area. The teen stated that someone reportedly fired shots […]

Education

Mother sues BCSD, claims student sexually assaulted young daughter

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Legal troubles against the Berkeley County School District continue to mount. A mother is suing the school district as well as the principal of Marrington Middle School of the Arts, James Spencer. She alleges that school officials failed to stop a boy from sexually assaulting her 12-year-old daughter at the school. “This is basically a real extreme bullying […]

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Literacy organization awarded $2,000 grant from Target

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Target recently awarded Berkeley County First Steps with a $2,000 grant to help fund Berkeley County Early Readers Fund. “We are grateful to Target for their investment in Berkeley County children and families and look forward to sharing outcomes as we progress,” organizers stated on their website. The goal of the Berkeley County Early Readers Fund is to: […]

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73-year-old woman killed by dump truck on College Park Road

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, a woman died shortly before noon on Friday after the vehicle  she was riding in was struck by a dump truck. The coroner identified the victim as 73-year-old Janice Barnes-Hagberg of Summerville. Salisbury stated that she was a passenger in the vehicle. He added that she was transported to MUSC and […]

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Berkeley Co. woman on a mission to save wild horse from slaughter

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—For Sarah Hall of Moncks Corner, she’s always had a love for horses. “I have grown up my whole life around horses. What I most enjoy about them is you learn something new every day from them,” Hall stated. “It never gets old, and they are great teachers.” It’s because of her love for those beautiful creatures that […]

Government

Mark Sanford breaks off engagement with Argentine fiancée

Republican Congressman Mark Sanford confirmed Friday via social media that he and his Argentine fiancée of nearly two years, Maria Belen Chapur, have broken up. The former South Carolina governor stated that the drama currently unfolding between him and his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, put a heavy strain on his relationship with Chapur. “No relationship can stand forever this tension of […]

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Biggby Coffee gets ready to open in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Coffee lovers rejoice! Pretty soon you’ll have a new place to get a tasty ‘Cup of Joe.’ Biggby Coffee will officially open its doors for business on September 16th. The coffee shop is located at 514 St. James Avenue in Goose Creek right by the Chick-fil-A. Biggby Coffee began hiring for baristas in the tricounty area for its […]

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S’ville man charged with murder at Goose Creek apartment

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Goose Creek Police, officers responded to a shooting at the S&K apartment complex located at 107 Carolina Avenue. Once on the scene, police discovered the victim, Bryant Kinsey, suffering from two gunshot wounds, one to the back and one to the neck area. Police say they talked to a woman who witnessed the crime. Officers say […]