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Sangaree crossing guard hit by car, hospitalized

School parent: School traffic ‘is chaos’ Natalie Boles, the 35-year-old Sangaree Intermediate and Elementary School crossing guard who was ... full story

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Lowcountry’s fallen officers remembered
In the law enforcement business they call it the “end of watch.” Between the years 1879 ... full story
Suspect taken into custody after standoff
Sangaree man shoots at officers, barricades himself in home A Sangaree man was arrested last week ... full story
Boeing S.C. tour
Boeing South Carolina VP and General Manager Jack Jones was not kidding when he told reporters they ... full story

HPD investigating death of woman hit by train

The Hanahan Police Department and Berkeley County Coroner's Office are investigating the death of a Hanahan woman who was struck by a train early Thursday morning. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, the woman was hit by a northbound ... full story

Sangaree crossing guard hit by car, hospitalized

School parent: School traffic ‘is chaos’ Natalie Boles, the 35-year-old Sangaree Intermediate and Elementary School crossing guard who was hit by a pickup truck on May 9, was in “fair” condition Monday afternoon. That’s ... full story

Lowcountry’s fallen officers remembered

In the law enforcement business they call it the “end of watch.” Between the years 1879 and 2010, 56 law enforcement officers from the Lowcountry have died while on duty. Every family grieves in their own way. Some are thankful for progra ... full story

Suspect taken into custody after standoff

Sangaree man shoots at officers, barricades himself in home A Sangaree man was arrested last week after shooting at officers and barricading himself in his residence. No one was injured in the standoff, which left several bullet holes in the window ... full story

Inmate found dead; identity released

An inmate was found dead on May 9 at Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Dan Moon said. Jason Stout, 32, of Moncks Corner, was found dead in his bunk at 10:25 a.m. on May 9 ... full story

Car show returns to raise money for children’s hospital

For nearly a decade, the Goose Creek Walmart has raised money for local charities through a multitude of events. In recent years, the store has hosted an annual car show that has raised thousands for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, MU ... full story

Hundreds flock to new Goose Creek festival

Families brought bright lawn chairs, umbrellas and an appetite to the inaugural Beach, Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival in Goose Creek Saturday. The smell of freshly cooked pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes and beignets wafted through the air a ... full story

Tech courses prep motorcycle owners

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is offering three new courses to prep riders to respond to roadside incidents and even tackle preventive mainten ... full story

Local nonprofit celebrates 15 years

The North Charleston-based nonprofit organization HALOS celebrated its founding in May of 1997, and its ongoing success in providing needed resources to local abused children and their caregivers, at a recent event for its community partners and spon ... full story

Goose Creek offers fun summer camps in 2012

Goose Creek Recreation is offering a host of summer camps in 2012. Creek Kids Camp – Goose Creek’s summer camp since 1988 – is for ages 6-10, and includes games, field trips, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Teen Adventure Cam ... full story

Making a Difference

Pictured above, Theresa Beylott's third grade class at Marrington Elementary School recently demonstrated good citizenship by helping to beautify their school. The “Marrington Cubs” spent time picking up trash around their campus. ... full story

Award winning team

The Tri-County Counseling Association recently held a conference for counselors of all disciplines who practice throughout the Lowcountry. The school counseling team from Hanahan Middle School received an award for “The Most Innovative Program ... full story

French trumpeter coming to Cane Bay

A world-renowned trumpeter will give a concert with local musicians Saturday at the Cane Bay High School auditorium. Dominic Derasse, a native of Paris, France is conducting a brass symposium for young tri-county musicians. Derasse will perform with ... full story

School Board elects new officers

The Berkeley County School Board elected new officers at its monthly meeting on May 8. Board Member Doug Cooper was unanimously elected to the position of School Board Chairman for the coming two years. Cooper replaces former chairperson Kathy Schwal ... full story

Meth suspects arrested

Two suspects have been arrested on methamphetamine charges by the Berkeley County Drug Enforcement Unit. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation brought agents to an apartment at Brentwood Town Homes in Goose Creek. ... full story

Call, Gunn to debate

Berkeley County Councilman Bob Call will debate his challenger, Ken Gunn, at 7 p.m. on May 21 at the Berkeley Electric Co-op in Goose Creek, the Berkeley County Republican Party has announced. Call represents County Council District 3. The two Republ ... full story

Goose Creek announces summer concert series

The Goose Creek Recreation Department will host “Sounds of Summer” a six week outdoor concert series, every Friday from May 25 to June 29, the city announced. The free concerts will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Crowfield Golf and C ... full story

Taste of Home cooking school attracts 850

Each year, the crowd gets a little bigger for one of the Lowcountry’s most unique events. Over 850 cooking enthusiasts – many who came early to save a good seat – packed Charleston Southern’s Lightsey Chapel Auditorium on May ... full story

Boeing S.C. tour

Boeing South Carolina VP and General Manager Jack Jones was not kidding when he told reporters they were in for a treat on the morning of April 27. Local, state and national media toured the Boeing plant in North Charleston, speaking with some of the ... full story

Beach, Bluegrass and Barbecue!

It’s going to be a fun weekend in Goose Creek as the inaugural Beach, Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival kicks off Saturday afternoon. The entire family is encouraged to attend and sprawl out on blankets and portable chairs on the grassy area behi ... full story

Troubled students find new beginnings in Berkeley County

Many words were spoken and stories told, but the tears flowing from eyes of parents, guardians and educators said so much more. A total of 27 students from the Berkeley County School District received Turnaround Achievement Awards at the Berkeley Co ... full story

Search continues for home invasion suspects

The Goose Creek Police Department is still seeking two suspects wanted for committing a home invasion and armed robbery at 9 p.m. April 6 at 800 Hallmark Drive, according to a statement released Monday. An unknown black male, described as being 6& ... full story

Six sentenced in auto loan scheme

Six individuals have been sentenced for their roles in an auto loan scheme involving over $800,000, including a a Hanahan woman. United States Attorney William N. Nettles announced the sentences last week. Sentenced for conspiracy to commit bank fra ... full story

Child bitten by dog

A six-year-old child was playing in the front yard with his sister when a neighbor’s dog attacked him. The incident occurred on Barrington Road at about 8 p.m. on May 2, according to a Goose Creek Police Department incident report. The complain ... full story

Accident claims Goose Creek woman

The driver of a 2003 Mitsubishi died after her car struck a tree while traveling south on Hwy. 17A, according to a statement released by S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Bob Beres. The accident occurred Monday at 7:59 a.m. near Willow Haven Lane in Berkeley ... full story