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The Berkeley County School District was recognized by the Smoke Free Lowcountry Coalition with an “Award of Excellence” at the Smoke Free Lowcountry Coalition annual meeting on Jan. 21 at the Charleston Marriott.
Martha Dunlap is the Smoke Free Lowcountry President.
Martha Dunlap is the Smoke Free Lowcountry President.
My Agriculture Wildlife Subcommittee has met in the past two weeks on several bills, which were reported favorably to the full Agriculture Committee.
One bill on the point system for hunting and fishing violations, requires the Department of Natural Resources to deduct three accumulated points from a person's record upon a showing that the person successfully completed the department’s instruction program. The bill further outlines that no more than six points can be deducted in this manner in a calendar year.
One bill on the point system for hunting and fishing violations, requires the Department of Natural Resources to deduct three accumulated points from a person's record upon a showing that the person successfully completed the department’s instruction program. The bill further outlines that no more than six points can be deducted in this manner in a calendar year.
The Hanahan Recreation and Parks Department’s second Snow Bowl has been moved to Feb. 13 because of the rain on Jan. 30.
The event will be at the soccer field off Railroad Avenue. Tickets are $10 per person and include a session in the snow, a hot dog and drink.
The event will be at the soccer field off Railroad Avenue. Tickets are $10 per person and include a session in the snow, a hot dog and drink.
The Goose Creek Recreation Booster Club is now offering full and partial recreational scholarships for sports and programs based on financial need or hardship.
Scholarship forms are available at the Goose Creek Community Center or the Casey Community Center. Applicants must provide documentation that the applicant qualifies for free or reduced lunch or verification of household income with a W2 form.
Scholarship forms are available at the Goose Creek Community Center or the Casey Community Center. Applicants must provide documentation that the applicant qualifies for free or reduced lunch or verification of household income with a W2 form.
Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler and Howe Hall Elementary Principal Marty French show off a new historical marker erected by the city at the school. According to the marker, emancipated African Americans purchased sections of Howe Hall Plantation after the Civil War. They established local institutions such as churches and schools through which they organized the community. They remained sequestered in the rural neighborhood until the second half of the 20th century when the barriers of racial segregation began to dissolve. In anticipation of the effects of the United States Supreme Court Brown vs. Board of Education decision, the minority schools were improved to create the appearance of equity, and Howe Hall School was built to consolidate the small substandard African American schools nearby. The school was racially integrated in 1967.
The Berkeley County Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Hanahan City Hall.
Trident Medical Center CEO Todd Gallati will speak at the session, as will Hanahan City Councilman Levy Berry.
Trident Medical Center CEO Todd Gallati will speak at the session, as will Hanahan City Councilman Levy Berry.
The Moncks Corner Police Department and the Berkeley County Coroners Office are investigating the death of a South Carolina Public Service Authority agent that occurred Friday in Moncks Corner.
MCPD Chief Chad Caldwell said that 61-year-old Frank Glover of Summerville, an agent with the S.C. Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper Law Enforcement), had been in a scuffle with a 58-year-old man of Moncks Corner, and had arrested the man for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
MCPD Chief Chad Caldwell said that 61-year-old Frank Glover of Summerville, an agent with the S.C. Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper Law Enforcement), had been in a scuffle with a 58-year-old man of Moncks Corner, and had arrested the man for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
The South Carolina General Assembly has reconvened for its 2010 session. We have many challenges and opportunities ahead and the attitude of legislators seems to be … let’s get to work!
Before the session kicks into high gear, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about some of the issues we’ll be tackling this year.
Before the session kicks into high gear, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about some of the issues we’ll be tackling this year.
Adequate Yearly Progress results are in, and the Berkeley County School District has doubled its number of schools this year that met all No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
Last year, seven county schools made the cut, and this year 14.
Last year, seven county schools made the cut, and this year 14.
“In the book of Proverbs,” State Sen. Vincent Sheheen said, “it says that without a vision, the people will perish. It’s been a long time since South Carolina had a vision.”
Sheheen, from Kershaw County, was warmly received as he made a campaign stop on Jan. 23 at the Berkeley Electric Co-op in Goose Creek to talk with local Democrats about his bid to become the state’s next governor.
Sheheen, from Kershaw County, was warmly received as he made a campaign stop on Jan. 23 at the Berkeley Electric Co-op in Goose Creek to talk with local Democrats about his bid to become the state’s next governor.
A horrific murder/suicide incident has shocked a Hanahan neighborhood.
The bodies of 51-year-old Phyllis Oser and her two grandchildren, 5-year-old Kylie Lavelle and 5-month-old Landon Lavelle were found a little after 11 a.m. Sunday by the children’s grandfather after he returned to the home at 14 Otranto Club Circle in Hanahan.
The bodies of 51-year-old Phyllis Oser and her two grandchildren, 5-year-old Kylie Lavelle and 5-month-old Landon Lavelle were found a little after 11 a.m. Sunday by the children’s grandfather after he returned to the home at 14 Otranto Club Circle in Hanahan.
The Rev. Lyndon Harris was in his office three blocks away from Ground Zero when the first plane hit the south tower on Sept. 11, 2001.
Harris, in town Jan. 19 to help Charleston Mayor Joe Riley dedicate the city’s new Garden of Forgiveness at Phillip Simmons Park, spent a few minutes with the Goose Creek Rotary to talk about some of his experiences and his current mission for the world.
Harris, in town Jan. 19 to help Charleston Mayor Joe Riley dedicate the city’s new Garden of Forgiveness at Phillip Simmons Park, spent a few minutes with the Goose Creek Rotary to talk about some of his experiences and his current mission for the world.
Berkeley County Council did its own rendition of a Barnum and Bailey Big Top during its January meeting last Monday night, as the finance committee meeting in which the results of a year-long Water and Sanitation Authority audit were to be made public deteriorated into across-the-dais sniping and accusations of backroom politicking.
“It’s embarrassing that public officials are acting this way during a public meeting,” said council member Dennis Fish. “I was embarrassed as a council member that this went on.”
“It’s embarrassing that public officials are acting this way during a public meeting,” said council member Dennis Fish. “I was embarrassed as a council member that this went on.”
The Berkeley County government received its own version of a five-star rating when results of an independent audit were presented to county council at last week’s meeting.
“I am pleased to tell you we were able to give you an ‘Unqualified Opinion,’ and in terms of an audit, that’s about as good as it gets,” said Larry Finney, whose firm Greene, Finney and Horton conducted the audit.
“I am pleased to tell you we were able to give you an ‘Unqualified Opinion,’ and in terms of an audit, that’s about as good as it gets,” said Larry Finney, whose firm Greene, Finney and Horton conducted the audit.
A car fire temporarily stops traffic at about 3 p.m. Jan. 19 on St. James Avenue. Goose Creek firefighters responded quickly and put out the blaze.
If you drink and drive in Berkeley County your odds of being arrested and going to jail just got much higher.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up efforts to take drunk drivers off the roads.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up efforts to take drunk drivers off the roads.
Combined Community Youth Choir members sing one of several selections during the recent Dr. Martin Luther King celebration sponsored by the Berkeley County Progressive League.
It is that time of the year again when legislators return to Columbia for the legislative session.
As I took my seat in the House chamber for the eighth year, I realized the importance of the issues facing us. With the latest dismal picture of our states’ economic woes and the more depressing information about the state’s budget, we know we will have a difficult year.
As I took my seat in the House chamber for the eighth year, I realized the importance of the issues facing us. With the latest dismal picture of our states’ economic woes and the more depressing information about the state’s budget, we know we will have a difficult year.
Paul Thurmond, son of the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, has announced his candidacy for the First Congressional District currently held by retiring Rep. Henry Brown.
“We have serious problems facing our country— too many people are without jobs, out of control federal spending, a Democratic Congress bent on destroying our health care system … rising taxes, and an Administration that seems to think that apologizing for America’s actions is good foreign policy,” said Thurmond. Thurmond started his public service life as an Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit successfully prosecuting hundreds of violent criminals who preyed upon our communities. In 2006, Thurmond was elected to Charleston County Council.
“We have serious problems facing our country— too many people are without jobs, out of control federal spending, a Democratic Congress bent on destroying our health care system … rising taxes, and an Administration that seems to think that apologizing for America’s actions is good foreign policy,” said Thurmond. Thurmond started his public service life as an Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit successfully prosecuting hundreds of violent criminals who preyed upon our communities. In 2006, Thurmond was elected to Charleston County Council.
Sangaree Middle School eighth-grader Rachel Steele is the 2010 Berkeley County School District Spelling Bee champion. She won in the final round by correctly spelling “apostrophe.”
She knew she would win when she heard the last word, Steele said.
She knew she would win when she heard the last word, Steele said.
There are 29 new National Board Certified Teachers in the Berkeley County School District this year. They were honored at the regularly scheduled Jan. 12 school board meeting in Moncks Corner.
Five teachers became re-certified, which must be done every 10 years. There are now a total of 288 NBCT in Berkeley County.
Five teachers became re-certified, which must be done every 10 years. There are now a total of 288 NBCT in Berkeley County.
Mark Dunlay, President and Plant Manager for Alcoa Mt. Holly, is optimistic not just because he sees the economy rebounding, but also because of the team he has in place at Alcoa.
Dunlay spoke last week at a Community Advisory Board meeting at Alcoa’s Mt. Holly Lodge.
Dunlay spoke last week at a Community Advisory Board meeting at Alcoa’s Mt. Holly Lodge.
Minnie Blackwell has announced she will run for Berkeley County Supervisor.
Blackwell, a science teacher with the Dorchester County School District II, is currently the mayor of Hanahan.
Blackwell, a science teacher with the Dorchester County School District II, is currently the mayor of Hanahan.
It’s a nightmare.
Some faceless scammer gets your personal information and has a spending spree on you – and you will spend months, even years, trying to clear up the mess.
Some faceless scammer gets your personal information and has a spending spree on you – and you will spend months, even years, trying to clear up the mess.
Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne DeWitt has announced his bid for re-election.
DeWitt, a Republican, has been Sheriff since 1995, and is credited with overseeing the modernization of the department, and lowering the crime rate for Berkeley County.
DeWitt, a Republican, has been Sheriff since 1995, and is credited with overseeing the modernization of the department, and lowering the crime rate for Berkeley County.
The doors of local businesses will soon be displaying Berkeley Chamber of Commerce “Buy Local” stickers, encouraging citizens to spend money in their local communities.
More than ever, it is important to keep as much money as possible exchanging hands in our local area to support local businesses and ensure the county’s continued economic stability.
More than ever, it is important to keep as much money as possible exchanging hands in our local area to support local businesses and ensure the county’s continued economic stability.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s spirit was alive Monday afternoon, as the Berkeley County Progressive League’s annual celebration of the civil rights leader drew an overflow crowd.
Elected officials as well as churchgoers from across Berkeley County gathered at Moncks Corner AME Church on Dr. King’s national holiday.
Elected officials as well as churchgoers from across Berkeley County gathered at Moncks Corner AME Church on Dr. King’s national holiday.
The case of a day care worker accused of homicide by child abuse/neglect has been dismissed.
Judge Ava Bryant Ayers ordered the case dismissed after about two hours of testimony in a preliminary hearing held Jan. 15 in Moncks Corner.
Judge Ava Bryant Ayers ordered the case dismissed after about two hours of testimony in a preliminary hearing held Jan. 15 in Moncks Corner.
Combined Community Youth Choir members sing one of several selections during Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King celebration sponsored by the Berkeley County Progressive League.
Integrated Turf Solutions (ITS) recently acquired the assets of Nexcel Synthetics and Nexcel Synthetic Surfaces.
ITS is co-owned by Rom Reddy of Charleston and Northstar Capital Partners of Minneapolis, MN. Reddy has more than 25 years of experience in polymers and has owned or owns LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Nexcel and American Synthetics in Goose Creek.
ITS is co-owned by Rom Reddy of Charleston and Northstar Capital Partners of Minneapolis, MN. Reddy has more than 25 years of experience in polymers and has owned or owns LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Nexcel and American Synthetics in Goose Creek.
It is a national statistic as startling as it is sobering: 33 percent of theft in the workplace is done by employees.
With that in mind, Captain Rick Ollic, a detective with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, has one request for business owners who catch employees stealing from their company: don’t hesitate to prosecute.
With that in mind, Captain Rick Ollic, a detective with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, has one request for business owners who catch employees stealing from their company: don’t hesitate to prosecute.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Berkeley County announced last week that DC Machine LLC will expand its operation in Berkeley County.
The $3 million investment is expected to generate more than 25 new jobs.
The $3 million investment is expected to generate more than 25 new jobs.
A Ladson man has been convicted of forgery in connection with insurance paperwork, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office announced Jan. 11.
According to a press release issued from the SCAG’s Office, Carl Lee Brown Jr., 42, of Ladson pleaded guilty to forgery with no dollar amount specified. Brown pleaded guilty under N.C. v. Alford. An Alford plea differs from a traditional guilty plea, but the consequences are the same.
According to a press release issued from the SCAG’s Office, Carl Lee Brown Jr., 42, of Ladson pleaded guilty to forgery with no dollar amount specified. Brown pleaded guilty under N.C. v. Alford. An Alford plea differs from a traditional guilty plea, but the consequences are the same.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that the second class of the Citizen Police Academy is scheduled for Feb. 23 through March 23.
The BCSO is inviting Berkeley County citizens who would like the opportunity to meet with deputies to learn about the daily operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Citizens who attend will be exposed to all facets of the office including patrol, investigations, victim services, judicial services, and more. Attendees will also learn about budget and finance issues impacting the operation of office.
The BCSO is inviting Berkeley County citizens who would like the opportunity to meet with deputies to learn about the daily operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Citizens who attend will be exposed to all facets of the office including patrol, investigations, victim services, judicial services, and more. Attendees will also learn about budget and finance issues impacting the operation of office.
The dismissal of the case against Katrina Williams brought a wave of relief to her supporters Friday.
The dismissal means Williams, who lives in Goose Creek with her husband and children, no longer faces homicide charges in the death of two-year-old Matt Reid.
The dismissal means Williams, who lives in Goose Creek with her husband and children, no longer faces homicide charges in the death of two-year-old Matt Reid.
