The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the 2014 individual income tax filing season opens Friday, January 31, 2014. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service, SCDOR will begin to accept electronic or paper individual income tax returns this Friday. SCDOR encourages taxpayers to file their income tax returns electronically as it is not only beneficial to […]
MACEDONIA, S.C.–Multiple agencies spent several hours battling a 40 acre brush fire along Highway 17A in the Macedonia community. According to Moncks Corner Rural Fire Chief, Scott Lee, his department along with Santee Circle Rural Volunteer and the South Carolina Forestry Commission helped to extinguish the flames that threatened about five structures around 3 p.m. Lee says the fire started […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of frozen precipitation and icy conditions for late tomorrow afternoon, the Berkeley County School District has decided it will operate according to a half day dismissal schedule on Tuesday, January 28. Regarding the Winter storm predicted for the lowcountry, a district spokesperson says the welfare of its students is a top priority. Parents can find the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, officers will be constantly monitoring the roadways for icing over the next several days. Sergeant Bob Beres with the agency says that SCHP will also have additional resources in place for the projected storm. Beres says that SCHP is currently in contact with several state agencies and SCDOT, so that they […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In anticipation of the possibility of sleet and/or freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, all Berkeley County School District (BCSD) after-school activities and events for Tuesday, January 28th are cancelled. This includes ball games, club meetings, practices, day care etc. A decision will be made later today concerning any possibility of early dismissal or the cancelling of school for tomorrow. […]
JAMESTOWN, S.C.–On early Monday morning, members of the Berkeley County Rescue Squad recovered the body of a 75-year-old man in Savannah Creek. The body of water is located right by Highway 17A. The coroner has identified the man as Douglas Beauford of Jamestown. The rescue squad along with the assistance of the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Fire […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Fire Department is currently on the scene of a large two-story structure fire at 936 Sheep Island Road. Crews say the home is fully involved. They have set up a command center. Several other agencies including the Pine Ridge Fire Department, Whitesville Fire Department and Berkeley Co. EMS are also on the scene. The Berkeley […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–More financial troubles appear to be mounting against American LaFrance. The Charleston-based law firm of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman (RPWB) has announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two former employees of American LaFrance, LLC. The company was headquartered in Moncks Corner, serving as a South Carolina-based fire truck manufacturer. The two […]
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced plans to expand the agency’s Newborn Screening program (NBS). NBS tests every newborn for difficult to diagnose metabolic disorders that disrupt the body’s natural processes. The panel of tests will include a new test for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare and potentially fatal disorder characterized by an inability […]
A Letter from the candidate: Hello, fellow Berkeley County residents. My name is Brian Adams, and I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am running for Berkeley County Sheriff this year. I have over 22 years of service in law enforcement, and I am currently a lieutenant with the City of North Charleston Police Department. I […]
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