BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating a Berkeley Co. teacher for alleged inappropriate behavior with a student. Sheriff spokesperson, Dan Moon, says that his office began an investigation after receiving notification from the Berkeley County School District that a teacher at Cross High School had been accused of sexual misconduct with a student. According […]
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Bridge collapses on train, causes derailment on Cypress Gardens Road
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, first responders were dispatched to Cypress Gardens Road near Bushy Park after dispatchers notified them that a portion of the bridge in the area had collapsed. Berkeley Co. Rescue Squad Chief Bill Salisbury arrived on the scene, serving as the point of contact for the media. He says the collapse caused five […]
Adjuctant General Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston campaigns for reelection
SOUTH CAROLINA–Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., South Carolina Adjutant General, is campaigning for reelection. He is opposed by former army officer and current airline pilot, William Breazeale. Since 2010, commanding over 10,000 military staff members, Livingston has held the responsibility of overseeing the state Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Emergency Management Division, Youth Challenge and Americorps. Livingston appeared […]
SCDPS reports 223 deaths on SC highways so far this year
SOUTH CAROLINA–As of April 27, 2014, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety has reported that 223 people have died on South Carolina highways this year. This is compared to the 226 fatalities during the same time period in 2013. Three of these fatalities occurred on South Carolina roadways just this past weekend, April 25, 2014 through April 27, 2014. Troopers say that […]
Postal carriers to collect food for hungry, encourage participation
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C – As Saturday, May 10, draws ever closer, letter carriers in more than 1,200 branches nationwide are full steam ahead to get ready for the 22nd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. “Too many people in this country are still going hungry every day,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “As letter carriers, we see this firsthand in just […]
SC Governor candidate Tom Ervin discusses stance on state issues
SOUTH CAROLINA–Tom Ervin, who is running as an Independent candidate for SC governor, recently talked with The Bryan Crabtree Show to discuss his stance on various state issues. Ervin is a Republican, but is running as an Independent in hopes of surpassing Governor Haley. On the show, Ervin called Governor Haley out on a few state issues, one of which […]
Hundreds turn out for rescue squad’s annual catfish tournament
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– This past Saturday, April 26, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad held its biggest fundraiser of the year, the 21st annual Moncks Corner Medical Center’s Catfish Tournament. “The rescue squad is an all volunteer organization. We don’t charge a fee for our services,” said Bill Salisbury, who is not only the chief of the squad but also the […]
3rd annual Beach and BBQ Festival attracts hundreds for good food, lots of fun
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek presented its 3rd Annual Beach and BBQ Festival Saturday evening behind city hall along N. Goose Creek Blvd. The free family-friendly festival attracted hundreds of people and featured live music from Shem Creek Boogie Band sponsored by Goose Creek Heating and Air. There was also a corn-hole tournament and kid’s play area sponsored […]
Goose Creek Police investigate playground fire near subdivision
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police are investigating a playground fire that is believed to have been intentionally set. The playground is located at Fairfax Boulevard and Waterford Place. According to witnesses who live in the subdivision, firefighters arrived on the scene approximately 6:15 p.m. and quickly started extinguishing the flames. One young woman, who lives in the Fairfax subdivision, called […]
Berkeley Community Mental Health Center offers assistance, hope
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–May 1st kicks officially kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month across the country. Here in Berkeley County, one local woman is doing her part to remind people that mental illness is a problem millions of people struggle with daily. “If left untreated, mental illness can be pervasive in someone’s life. A lot of the times even with treatment […]
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