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There is a certain kind of prisoner in a certain state of mind that no correctional officer wants to deal with alone. This prisoner is filled with a desperate, nihilistic rage, but has no demands that can be met or negotiated – all he has is some crudely fashioned weapon, the desire to use it and nothing to lose.
These were the kind of prisoners that William Howell Jr., 46, from Cross, repeatedly dealt with during his time as a sergeant in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner.
These were the kind of prisoners that William Howell Jr., 46, from Cross, repeatedly dealt with during his time as a sergeant in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner.
Jeffery Dunbar, a financial services representative at SunTust Bank, worked with Stratford High School to collected over 500 pounds of hygiene items to donate to The Helping Hands of Goose Creek.
When a family is on the edge of poverty, it does not take much to push them below the line – the loss of a job, a car accident, or an illness without medical insurance can put an already vulnerable family in a precarious situation.
If they have enough money for food, they may be forced to go without other basic needs, like a new toothbrush to replace one that is old and frayed, or a washcloth to replace one that has become threadbare at the edges.
If they have enough money for food, they may be forced to go without other basic needs, like a new toothbrush to replace one that is old and frayed, or a washcloth to replace one that has become threadbare at the edges.
What do the Daniel Island Co., Del Webb Corp., Roper St. Francis, Starmax Entertainment Group and the city of Goose Creek have in common? All of these groups have an interest in the intersection of U.S. highways 176 and 17-A in Berkeley County.
"It's just kind of a logical place to develop," Goose Creek assistant city administrator Jeff Molinari said.
"It's just kind of a logical place to develop," Goose Creek assistant city administrator Jeff Molinari said.
Newly-elected Representative Joe Daning takes the podium Friday at CSU.
Newly elected Rep. Joe Daning said he has enjoyed the first few weeks on the job, and his colleague, Rep. Joe Jefferson, called for an increased cigarette tax in South Carolina, as Berkeley County’s legislative delegation addressed chamber of commerce members at Charleston Southern University Friday.
The county’s annual legislative luncheon was marked by an often-lighthearted look at the state of South Carolina politics, as well as a call for unity.
The county’s annual legislative luncheon was marked by an often-lighthearted look at the state of South Carolina politics, as well as a call for unity.
Republican Breakfast-goers listen intently during Saturday’s program.
Four Republican candidates seeking a term on county council made their case to dozens of GOP activists Saturday morning at the monthly Republican Breakfast.
The event was held at American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek.
The event was held at American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek.
The City of Goose Creek is seeking to fill one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The ZBA is a volunteer board made up of seven members who are appointed by the mayor and city council. Board members must reside inside the city limits, have demonstrated their civic interest and general knowledge of the city, can make independent judgment, and are available to prepare for and attend meetings.
The ZBA is a volunteer board made up of seven members who are appointed by the mayor and city council. Board members must reside inside the city limits, have demonstrated their civic interest and general knowledge of the city, can make independent judgment, and are available to prepare for and attend meetings.
A 29-year-old man was killed in Goose Creek early Sunday morning when he was struck by a Ford Mustang while crossing Red Bank Road near Goose Creek High School.
Armando Lopez died on the scene, according to Berkeley County Deputy Coroner George Oliver.
Armando Lopez died on the scene, according to Berkeley County Deputy Coroner George Oliver.
The annual VFW Post 10256 Loyalty Day celebration was held in the
Goose Creek Post Home Sunday.
Goose Creek Post Home Sunday.
A woman whose 7-year-old daughter was beaten to death in a St Stephen residence last September was charged on Tuesday with unlawful conduct toward a child for allegedly leaving the girl unsupervised in the unlocked resident before the crime occurred.
Shaveta McGill, 27, was arrested by SLED officers and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, according to Ninth Court Solicitor Scarlett Wilson.
Shaveta McGill, 27, was arrested by SLED officers and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, according to Ninth Court Solicitor Scarlett Wilson.
A brief but intense rain shower led to the cancellation of the City of Goose Creek’s Symphony Under the Stars concert last week, but the popular event has been rescheduled.
The concert – originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26 – has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 24.
The concert – originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26 – has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 24.
For 32 years, Merle Weber has devoted her life to art education.
Hired as the Berkeley County School District's first visual arts coordinator 18 years ago, Weber oversees 42 art teachers in elementary, middle and high schools. Prior to her administration position, she taught art for 15 years in Orangeburg and Berkeley counties.
Hired as the Berkeley County School District's first visual arts coordinator 18 years ago, Weber oversees 42 art teachers in elementary, middle and high schools. Prior to her administration position, she taught art for 15 years in Orangeburg and Berkeley counties.
The Subway at 128 St. James Avenue in Goose Creek was robbed at gunpoint Monday night and police are still trying to identify the suspect.
The man, who wore a camouflage mask and a black hooded sweatshirt, entered the store around 10:20 p.m., pointed a handgun at employees and yelled at them to get on the floor, according to a police report.
The man, who wore a camouflage mask and a black hooded sweatshirt, entered the store around 10:20 p.m., pointed a handgun at employees and yelled at them to get on the floor, according to a police report.
The May 1 crossover date came and went and now each body has until June 5 to deliberate the proposals and pass or not pass them.
A bill passed after May 1 can still be taken up by each body with a 2/3 vote by both.
A bill passed after May 1 can still be taken up by each body with a 2/3 vote by both.
Stratford High School costs the school district $496,322 in electric, water and sewer costs per year.
The school is a heavyweight of utility usage in the county, and one of a handful of other schools tipping the scale of upwards of $300,000 or more per year.
The school is a heavyweight of utility usage in the county, and one of a handful of other schools tipping the scale of upwards of $300,000 or more per year.
The State Election Commission released a reminder this week: citizens not already registered to vote must register no later than May 10 in order to participate in the June 10 Republican and Democratic Primaries.
As a reminder, voters who have moved to another county must register in their new county prior to the deadline in order to participate in the primaries.
As a reminder, voters who have moved to another county must register in their new county prior to the deadline in order to participate in the primaries.