BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—After pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and attempted murder for the death of 21-year-old Brittany Aigoro of Pineville, a Berkeley Co. judge sentenced Brandon Jenkins of Eutawville to 24 years in prison. According to court documents, Jenkins received credit for the 993 days he’s already served behind bars. Three years ago, Aigoro was shot to death at a […]
For many people, human trafficking does not exist in the United States. They believe it’s something that only takes place in Europe or Asia, but SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says they are wrong. According to a federal study, released this year, Atlanta is ranked the number one city for sex trafficking and recently, three South Carolina girls, all […]
Warning: Some readers may find this video offensive. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Nearly three months after a young, mother of three vanished—new clues into her disappearance may have emerged. Detectives say several romance books may actually offer clues into what happened to 28-year-old Nicole Goodlett. Earlier this month, the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office assisted the Spartanburg Co. Sheriff’s Office with looking for […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced today plans for AGRO Merchant Group’s expansion into Berkeley County. The international distribution company owns and operates nearly two million square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution space in the United States, Austria, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands. The move is expected to create 63 new jobs and put some former Piggly Wiggly employees […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $642,275,000 in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. The issue included $600,000,000 in tax-exempt Series A and $42,275,000 in tax-exempt Refunding Series B bonds. The term “tax-exempt” means exempt from federal and South Carolina income taxes for South Carolina residents under current law. The […]
HUGER, S.C.—A longtime worker of Nucor Steel has died following an accident at the Huger plant. The fatal accident reportedly took place in the plant’s melting shop. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 44-year-old Cisco Agbunag of Goose Creek was seriously injured after a large piece of equipment fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Following […]
Biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources are reporting increased black bear activity throughout the state, and they urge people to use common sense when encountering these fascinating animals. The warm weather has black bears on the move, and with few berries yet ripe, they are hungry and looking for food. While people may be excited about seeing a […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—There was hardly a dry eye outside the home of Steve Skipton Sr. on Wednesday. Skipton, a firefighter/EMT, for the Goose Creek Fire Department, is currently in a very difficult battle against cancer. However, he’s been aggressively fighting it, recently spending time away from home at MUSC to receive treatment. In what has probably seemed like an eternity […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County officials announced today that Steven Cotter will head up the county’s EMS operations. The appointment comes on the heels of a two-month search for a new department director. He replaces longtime EMS director Bob Mixter who resigned from his position in March. According to county officials, Cotter brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and measurable results […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cypress Gardens announced their Swamp Safari Summer Camp will be offered Monday, July 21st – Friday July 25th from 9:00am – 4:00pm for children 6-10 years of age. The camp offers a full week of engaging, educational summer programs: Agenda: Monday, July 21st —Get to Know Your Swamp Creatures Tuesday, July 22nd —Bugs & Plants Wednesday, July 23rd […]
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