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Rosa Jones of Goose Creek says the idea came to her a little over a month ago.Jones, who moved to Goose Creek from Florida in 2004, said her neighborh ...  full story

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Lower Berkeley Relay for Life set for May
The 16th Annual Relay For Life for Lower Berkeley County will be held on May 14 at Goose Creek High School and the entire community is invited to attend. The event will include many games, cake and ice cream.For those interested in sponsoring a team ...  full story
'Berkeley Reads' kicks off
Pirates have invaded Berkeley County this month. With the Berkeley County Library beginning its annual Berkeley Reads in March, the library is celebrating pirates with three featured books for readers of all ages.“I would like to thank you all for th ...  full story
Goose Creek Artists Guild exhibition a hit
The Goose Creek Artists Guild held its Annual Judged Art Exhibition at the North Charleston City Gallery during February. Olga Bixby won Best of Show. Judged by Helen Beacham, the remaining results, with winners listed in order from first place to th ...  full story
Food Safety course offered
Clemson Extension Service is offering the ServSafe Employee Certification Course.  The class will take place on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The six-hour class will be taught at the Clemson Extension Office in Moncks Corner.ServSafe i ...  full story
Easter Egg Hunt set for April 3
A different kind of Easter Egg Hunt is coming to Goose Creek.Children eight and under will hunt for traditional hidden Easter eggs, plus a few special gold rocks, at a fun event sponsored by the City of Goose Creek Recreation Department on Saturday, ...  full story
Notes from Clemson Extension: The downside to raking leaves
Clemson University Extension ServiceSpring is approaching and everyone’s itching to get out in the yard and do something! That “something” may consist of putting out fertilizer and mulching. Prior to this, homeowners typically do an excellent job cle ...  full story
'Music for Tiny Tots' offered in Goose Creek
An eight-week  music instruction course for 3-4 year olds is being offered by the Goose Creek Recreation Department.  This fun and comprehensive course includes singing, listening, structured and expressive movement, rhythm instruments and ...  full story
‘Indigo Kids Club’ turns idle time into community service
Rosa Jones of Goose Creek says the idea came to her a little over a month ago.Jones, who moved to Goose Creek from Florida in 2004, said her neighborhood is filled with “many great kids,” but she noticed that they were in need of something constructi ...  full story
Driving course offered for local seniors
The South Berkeley Senior Center will offer a driver safety program for adults and seniors in March. This program is available to the public.The AARP Safe Driving Class will be offered through a two-day program, taking place on March 9 and 10 from 12 ...  full story
Notes from Clemson Extension: Change planting strategies after heavy rain
Here are a few things to consider in light of the recent record rainfall. Planting into cool wet soils will increase the chance of seed rot and seedling diseases. This is especially true with sweet corn and snap beans, which a lot of gardeners like t ...  full story
Flower show this weekend
"A Carolina Breath of Spring Flower Show" at Cypress Gardens is set for March 6-7 at Cypress Gardens.  This is the fourth annual flower show presented by Belle Isle Garden Club, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston, Garden Club of Otranto ...  full story
'Friends' in need of book donations
The Friends of the Berkeley County Library are planning the Annual Spring Book Sale and are in need of book donations. Especially needed are books on cooking, gardening, crafts, home decorating, home improvement, history (especially Civil War), as we ...  full story
Berkeley Volunteer Guardian ad Litem training March 10
Berkeley County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem training will take place March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free, 30-hour training will focus on how to become an advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in the Famil ...  full story
Pets of the Week 2/17
“Snuggles” is an extremely friendly two-year-old black male cat, and is ready for a new home. He and his friends are waiting to meet you at the Doc Williams SPCA at the intersection of St. James Avenue and Hwy. 52 in Goose Creek. Doors open at 11:30 ...  full story
Goose Creek Artists Guild works on display
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is displaying works by members of the Goose Creek Artists Guild at the North Charleston City Gallery during February.The Goose Creek Artists Guild, founded in 1982, is presenting its Annual Judg ...  full story
Santee Cooper customers reap benefits of Refrigerator Rebate Program
Local business owners are saving money and leading a more energy efficient lifestyle thanks to Santee Cooper’s Refrigerator Rebate program.  Launched in fall 2009, Santee Cooper’s program helps customers realize the benefits of replacing their o ...  full story
Calling all bowlers!
The 40 & 8 of American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek is holding its annual Bowl-a-thon at Royal Z Lanes in Goose Creek on Saturday Feb. 20 from 12–5 p.m. For $30 per person, spend an afternoon of fun and friendship with other bowlers. For a sign ...  full story
Basketball competition Saturday
Goose Creek Recreation’s annual basketball competition will be held at the Goose Creek Community Center on Saturday (Feb. 20) at 2 p.m.  The deadline to register for $1 is Friday, Feb. 19, with late registration for a $5 charge on Saturday until ...  full story
Cypress Gardens to host Art Show
The Berkley County Art Guild’s Art Show at Cypress Gardens will be held from Feb 22 to March 7.    The Guild has been around for many years, and members are excited that county residents now have a chance  to enjoy  thei ...  full story
Girl Scouts lend a hand
As part of earning their Silver Awards, Girl Scout Troop 534 out of Ladson and Goose Creek decided that they wanted to help out animals in the community by helping out with Lowcountry Animal Rescue.  The Scouts spent several hours of s ...  full story
Hanahan’s Leiderman crowned Valentine Queen
The Laureate Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has announced its 2009-2010 Valentine Queen is Ms. Millie Leiderman of Hanahan.   Ms. Millie has been an honorary member of Laureate Zeta since 2006 and is the mother of Iris Ferguson and ...  full story
Valentine’s dinner, dance set for Saturday
The public is invited to a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13 at American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road in Goose Creek. This will be a sit down rib roast dinner with music provided by “The Barbara Harrell Group.” Cost is onl ...  full story
Kristofferson’s performance captivates audience
Kris Kristofferson’s performance Jan. 29 at a nearly sold-out North Charleston Performing Arts Center proved that he is one of the best and most interesting songwriters alive. Kristofferson, 73, captivated for close to two hours with just himself, a ...  full story
Trident Health announces Heart Month lectures
In recognition of American Heart Month in February, Trident Health System’s “Heart Month Lecture Series” seminars will be conducted from noon to 1 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The seminars are open to the public at no charge and a light lunch will ...  full story
Cypress Gardens Fossil Festival set for Feb. 20
Cypress Gardens’ Fossil Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.General admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under will be admitted free.Glimpse a time when giants walked and swam ...  full story
 
 

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