As a part of her Dressed to Kill tour, music legend Cher has added a stop in North Charleston on November 19. “Belting catchy hits from ‘The Beat Goes On’ to the new ‘Woman’s World’, the show further solidified her diva status,” the NY Daily News recently stated. The D2K tour has already wowed crowds all over the country, and, […]
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SCDHEC receives grant to study prevalence of muscular dystrophy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a $2.5 million grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the University of South Carolina (USC) to study the prevalence of muscular dystrophy in South Carolina. A group of genetic disorders that result in muscle weakness over time, muscular dystrophy decreases mobility and makes the […]
Santee Cooper named one of ‘Top Utilities 2013’ in economic development by Selection magazine
Site Selection magazine has selected its annual Top Utilities in Economic Development, based on the following mix of objective and subjective criteria: Analysis of corporate end-user project activity in 2013 in that company’s territory based on the Conway Data New Plant Database and submitted materials from utilities; website tools and data; innovative programs and incentives for business, including energy efficiency […]
New Goose Creek judge takes oath of office
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The city of Goose Creek has a new judge on the bench. Newly appointed Judge William Daniel “Danny” Wilson, Jr. recently took the oath of office inside council chambers of the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center. Mayor Michael Heitzler administered the oath. Judge Wilson was selected by city council to fill the vacated seat of Judge Gene Janikowski. […]
BCSO office looking for suspect who assaulted woman, schools on lockdown
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies are currently looking for a suspect who assaulted a woman inside her home this afternoon in the Cane Bay area. Moon stated that around 2 p.m., an individual was going door to door in the Cane Bay area selling vacuum cleaners. He entered one woman’s home and then […]
BCSO announces next citizen police academy
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announces that the next class of The Citizen Police Academy is scheduled for September 29 through October 27, 2014. We are seeking out and inviting Berkeley County citizens who would like the opportunity to meet with deputies to learn about the daily operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Citizens who attend will be exposed […]
Letter to the Editor: Former member of state board of education endorses Mac McQuillin
Open Letter from Terrye Campsen Seckinger, a former member of the state board of education, supporting Mac McQuillin for Berkeley County School Board District 2: Students are the future of Berkeley County. No two social institutions will influence that future more than our families and our schools. When school districts consider input from parents, who know their children best, students […]
Santee Cooper customers targeted by scam
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Santee Cooper is warning all customers, especially restaurants and other small commercial businesses, of a scam currently operating in the Horry County area. People are calling businesses claiming to be Santee Cooper employees and demanding immediate payment of bills. Business owners have also been asked for credit card payments or wire transfers. The caller will even […]
Bonneau police chief accepts ALS ice bucket challenge
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Saturday, the folks behind Lamberts Catfish and BBQ set out to raise money for ALS by challenging select people to brave a bucket of icy water. Bonneau Police Chief Franco Fuda was the only officer to accept the challenge, they say. Because someone donated $48 to the ALS Association, this person had the privilege of dumping the […]
Berkeley Co. unemployment up, National Payroll Week encourages workers to maximize their paychecks
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—In July, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported that Berkeley County’s unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent—that’s slightly higher than June’s numbers and a little higher than the state’s overall average. Statewide, the number of unemployed persons grew by 9,124 to 124,670. Despite the increase, state leaders remain optimistic. “South Carolina has many reasons to […]
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