RUSSELLVILLE, S.C.—On Sunday at 11:00 p.m. dispatchers alerted the Berkeley Co. Rescue Squad in reference to an overturned boat. Family members were not sure where the boaters were going. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office located the Jeep and trailer at the Russellville Boat Landing after checking a number of the landings around the lake and the river. The Rescue Squad […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office are actively looking for a missing mother of three who they believe may have been the victim of foul play in Berkeley County. Investigators have named Goodlett’s boyfriend, Jerald Howard, a person of interest. Howard is originally from Huger. Deputies are trying to track down his […]
For the last six years, Paul Roof has served as an associate professor of sociology at Charleston Southern University—that is until recently. The now ex-teacher says the university fired him after disapproving of a rather interesting photo taken of him in 2013. In the picture, Roof is pictured with his well-known beard, sectioned off into four pieces and curled at […]
Governor Nikki Haley today joined Kim Stenson, Director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), in a series of hurricane readiness meetings with state, local government, and public safety officials traveling to South Carolina’s coastal counties. “Being prepared for hurricane season is a process that happens all year long and across the state,” Gov. Haley said. “Every year we […]
BONNEAU, S.C–Local woman, Michele Johnson, of Moncks Corner recently started an online petition at change.org, urging Santee Cooper to make the Richardsons Boat Landing in Bonneau a “no swimming” area. Johnson says the landing was once a “no swimming” area and isn’t sure why that changed. “You decided to remove the sign and blocked off the entire beach to swimmers,” […]
On June 6, in honor of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Patriots Point will be hosting a symposium that will feature speakers who served on board the USS LAFFEY during the Normandy invasion. Guests can also view a living history production as well as live entertainment. Please join us on June 6, 2014, from 7-8:30 p.m. inside the USS YORKTOWN’S […]
It is becoming easier and easier for scammers to trick consumers into giving sensitive information and money to strangers. Scam attempts can come from a phone call, direct mailer, text message, e-mail or even someone you’ve invited into your home. Seniors are prime targets for scams because they are often trusting and isolated. Use the simple tips below to protect […]
After breaking into the spotlight on Britain’s Got Talent with her show-stopping voice, Susan Boyle has gone on to be one of the world’s most recognized vocalists. Her first US tour will include a stop at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on October 30. Tickets for the performance will go on sale Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Boyle […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Co. School District has approved May 30th as the last full day of school for students. The decision came after the final passing of House Bill 5253. Today, Governor Nikki Haley signed it into law. House Bill 5253 allows for the BCSD’s governing authority to waive the requirement that schools make up full days missed due […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A fire Tuesday left one Moncks Corner family homeless. According to a spokesperson with the Red Cross, the Moncks Corner Fire Department responded to a call on Valdosta Lane. They quickly put out the flames; however, they were not able to save the family’s home. The Red Cross stepped in and brought the one adult and two children […]
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