GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—After a courageous battle against cancer, Stephen “Skip” Skipton Sr. is now at peace. The dedicated firefighter, father, husband and friend lost his battle against the disease Saturday evening. For those who had the pleasure of knowing him, to say he will be missed is an understatement. After receiving the devastating news of his passing, friends quickly took […]
You don’t want to miss this year’s Lowcountry Jazz Festival, showcasing chart-topping performers such as Maysa, Bobby Caldwell, Boney James, Brian Culbertson & Najee. In fact, there are going to be so many incredible genre-crossing jazz-soul-R&B-pop artists that an entire day had to be added onto the festival! This event will be held at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from Thursday, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The ALS bucket challenge has taken the nation by storm in just the past two weeks. According to the ALS Association, everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over his or her head and challenged others do the same or make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours. On Friday, […]
On Saturday, more than a dozen people, including mostly Goose Creek firefighters, headed to Folly Beach to paint a touching message to one of their own battling stage four cancer. Lowes was kind enough to donate the paint. The boat is now orange with the message “we got this” painted in white. “Skip is continuing treatment and has been in […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—The Berkeley Co. Rescue Squad is looking into the possibility of using to drones to assist with future searches. Representatives with SkyView Aerial Solutions, a company out of Mount Pleasant that specializes in unmanned aerial solutions, met with rescue squad members on Thursday. On the outside, drones look like toy planes but do way more than just fly […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A Cross man is behind bars in connection with a deadly traffic collision that occurred Tuesday night. According to Trooper Hannah Wimberly with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Terry Walter Erdman, 32, of Cross was arrested and booked into the Berkeley County Detention Center Thursday evening. Records show he was booked into the Hill Finklea Detention Center for […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.-A Moncks Corner home located on Gross Avenue was badly damaged by fire on Thursday, Red Cross officials say. After the Moncks Corner Fire Department responded to the emergency, the Red Cross stepped in with assistance for the three adults displaced by the fire. Volunteers also provided temporary lodging and comfort kits to the family. As an additional […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–For homeowners who live near GenEarth, a company that converts organic waste into renewable resources, the smell has become almost unbearable. Now Moncks Corner town leaders are looking into how to resolve the issue. According to Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler, he is fully aware of the complaints and says some people have even reported experiencing nausea, sore […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, officers with the department’s drug enforcement unit have arrested four people on methamphetamine charges. This makes the second meth bust in less than a week for the sheriff’s office. Moon says after receiving information concerning a possible meth lab, deputies obtained a search warrant for 107 Blondell Lane, Moncks […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Someone just got a whole lot richer and may not even know it. According to representatives with the South Carolina Education Lottery, a Summerville grocery store has sold a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million for Tuesday night’s drawing. Publix Super Markets at 1724 State Rd. in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County is the lucky lottery […]
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