BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Although the deer harvest has been on a downward trend the last few years indicating that population levels have moderated, hunter success and deer harvest rates remain good, according to Charles Ruth, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Deer and Wild Turkey Program Coordinator. Top counties for harvest in 2013 included Bamberg, Union, Allendale, Spartanburg, and Calhoun with […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, a vehicle struck a Lincoln Town Car on St. James Avenue at 12:37 p.m. Sunday. Salisbury stated that the passenger in the Lincoln Town Car, John Harkins, 70, of Ridgeville was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m. The coroner has ruled his death as […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Friday, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce formally celebrated Berkeley County and the companies and individuals who have been a mainstay in the success of the area. According to chamber officials, Berkeley County has been recognized as the fastest growing county in South Carolina this past year. In addition, since 1977, Berkeley County is the only county in […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—This Tuesday, city leaders will consider raising property taxes for the first time in 34 years. Mayor Michael Heitzler and other city leaders say the money is needed to pay the salaries of twelve new firefighters. Recently, Councilman Jerry Tekac appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show where he stated that there’s no way to avoid the tax hike. […]
ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–According to a spokesperson for The American Red Cross, volunteers assisted one adult whose St. Stephen home, located on Happy Lane, sustained fire damage on Saturday. The Pineville-Russellville Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and lodging, as well as a comfort kit, containing personal hygiene items, and referrals to partner […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Since 1999, there have been more than 470 violent deaths while at church or on faith-based property in the United States, according to SafeAtChurch.org. In Berkeley County, churches are certainly not immune to crime. “A while back during a Wednesday service at United Methodist Church in Goose Creek, a guy came in with a shot gun and he […]
What better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than with man’s best friend? On Sunday, Oct. 19, Charleston County Parks introduces a new dog-friendly Bavaria festival, called Bark in the Park! Oktoberfest at Wannamaker County Park. This costume-friendly event – for both people and their pets – will offer exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment and much more. Plus, enjoy an Oktoberfest atmosphere with […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Friday, a 44-year-old woman faced a judge in bond court after deputies say she pointed a gun at a pregnant woman’s stomach and threatened to shoot her and her baby. Julie Gookins is charged with first degree burglary, kidnapping, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and attempted murder. She remains behind bars at the Hill-Finklea […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Sunday will mark exactly 90 days since Kendra Morgan-Stevens lost her daughter to gun violence. For this grieving mother, what hurts more than losing a daughter much too soon is knowing that whoever pulled the trigger and ended her life has not been brought to justice. “It’s very frustrating to know that the people who killed my daughter […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the suspect involved in the assault on a woman inside her home in the Cane Bay area. Brandon Keith Sigmon, 31, of 257 Westbrook St. Summerville has been charged with burglary 1st degree, two counts of assault 1st degree, three counts of didnapping and possession of a firearm […]
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