BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to a spokesperson for the local chapter of the American Red Cross, volunteers with their organization provided assistance to family of four on Sunday after a fire destroyed it. The fire started at a home located on Cypress Gardens Road. The Pimlico and Whitesville Fire Department quickly responded to the scene. The Red Cross provided the family […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Deputy Coroner George Oliver, at 12:49 a.m. Sedaris Mabry, 55, of Moncks Coroner, was struck by a truck on North Live Oak Drive in Moncks Corner. The accident happened near Berkeley Middle School. Oliver stated that the truck left the scene of the accident and was later found near 17A and State Road by […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–All right, Berkeley County reality TV fans. Make sure you have your eyes glued to Spike TV starting this Tuesday. That’s when Goose Creek’s Emily Elegado, a tattoo artist at Roses and Ruins in Summerville, will be representing the lowcountry in the fifth season of the Spike TV reality show “Ink Master.” Elegado along with tattoo artists from […]
(Open letter from Dr. Allie Clay on why she’s supporting Rindy Ryan, a former school teacher, for Berkeley County School Board District 2.) To the Editor: I was thrilled to find out that Rindy Ryan is running for a seat on the Berkeley County School Board. Okay- full disclosure- she’s a friend of mine. But that is really beside the […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—There was hardly a dry eye in the building as hundreds of people from around the country gathered at Northwoods Assembly Church in Summerville to remember a firefighter who touched so many lives during his short time here on earth. Four days ago, Steven “Skip” Skipton Sr. lost his courageous battle against cancer after it spread to his […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Another business has opened its doors to the public in Berkeley County. Today, CresCom Bank celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony following by lots of good food. The new branch is located within The Market, a retail-shopping complex in Berkeley County. Representatives from the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce participated in the special ceremony. Berkeley Co. […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced today that defendant, Anthony “Tony” Moody, was found guilty of Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Roger Young sentenced Moody to ten years suspended to three years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections followed by five years of probation. Moody was represented by Beau […]
Important message from SConFire.com about the memorial for beloved firefighter Stephen “Skip” Skipton Sr: A Firefighter Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 28th, at The Northwoods Assembly, 2600 North Main Street, Summerville, SC. Viewing will be held from 1100 to 1300 hrs.,with a Full Firefighter Honors Memorial service to follow at 1300hrs. Any fire department wishing to attend with apparatus and […]
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 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The last major disaster to rock the Palmetto State was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. If you talk to many people, they’ll tell you the state is long overdue for another major disaster. If and when that happens, first responders want to be ready. On September 24th and 25th, the South Carolina Aquatic Helicopter Rescue Team (SC-HART) will take […]
Subscribe to our mailing list & get Berkeley County news updates delivered to your email inbox.
Recent Comments