BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to federal court documents, Johnny Dangerfield will not spend time behind bars for his reported involvement in a car dealership scheme that resulted in big profits for the former Suzuki dealer. On July 18, prosecutors dismissed the indictment and Judge C. Weston Houck approved it. For years, Johnny’s Suzuki was a staple on Lowcountry television. Every weekend, […]
Although deaths on South Carolina roadways for the year of 2014 are slightly lower than they were up to this point in 2013, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety has released a preliminary report announcing that five people died this weekend alone. Out of those five, three were inside of a vehicle and two were pedestrians. Of the three […]
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will hold an informational session to provide stakeholders with available information on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan proposal. The agenda includes a basic overview of the proposal, a discussion of various state agencies’ roles, and the significance of public engagement in the proposed plan. The session will […]
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–There is a brand new restaurant in town. Today, Carolina Ale House officially opened its doors to the public at 11 a.m. “Carolina Ale House is just the first of many regional favorites looking to make Nexton their home,” commented Kenneth T. Seeger, president, MWV Community Development and Land Management. This sports-themed restaurant is conveniently located along Highway 17A […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In response to a large salt-marsh mosquito hatch-off, Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement will be spraying, by aircraft, in the southern portion of Berkeley County over Daniel Island, Thomas Island, areas adjacent to Clements Ferry Road, and the dredge disposal sites along Clouter Creek. The aerial application will be made on Thursday, July 24th, between the hours of 6:30 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley Electric’s CEO Dwayne Cartwright recently appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show to discuss the new regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Clean Power proposal is designed to greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by coal-fired power plants in an effort to slow down climate change. “Climate change, fueled by carbon pollution, supercharges risks to our health, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 27-year-old Inetha Pelote, from Cross, was walking near her home on highway 45 when she was struck by a truck Friday around 10:30 p.m. The coroner says she was transported to MUSC and pronounced dead at 1:18 a.m. on July 19. The death is being investigated by the Berkeley County Coroner’s […]
The USGS recently updated their U.S. National Seismic Hazard Maps, which reflect the best and most current understanding of where future earthquakes will occur, how often they will occur and how hard the ground will likely shake as a result. According to USGS officials, the eastern U.S. has the potential for larger and more damaging earthquakes than considered in previous […]
The City of Goose Creek will present the “2014 Fall Festival” on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm behind the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, arts/craft vendors, kid’s play area, safety demonstrations, food vendors, laser tag and much more!! This event will raise awareness and donations for Helping Hands […]
The most recent round of white-tailed deer antler measuring conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources revealed 222 new records, including one Boone and Crockett qualifier. Each spring S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Section personnel make a concerted effort to measure deer racks throughout the state, with a major session during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia. […]
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