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Keith Flynn two-fists a pair of 30-pound flathead catfish at Saturday's 15th Annual Family Open Catfish Tournament. Flynn's team finished second.
There was a whopper fish story or two told around the William Dennis Boat Landing on the Tail Race Canal Saturday afternoon, and these weren’t about the ones that got away, either.
Area anglers plied their trade in the murky depths of Lake Moultrie and the Santee Cooper Canal to try and coax the really bigguns off the bottom in this year’s 15th annual Family Open Catfish tournament sponsored by the Berkeley County Rescue Squad.
Area anglers plied their trade in the murky depths of Lake Moultrie and the Santee Cooper Canal to try and coax the really bigguns off the bottom in this year’s 15th annual Family Open Catfish tournament sponsored by the Berkeley County Rescue Squad.
Sen. Larry Grooms takes the podium Friday at Charleston Southern University.
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.
Moncks Corner is growing.
Mayor Bill Peagler announced during April’s Town Hall meeting plans to annex a corridor of property along Hwy. 52 to extend the town to Cypress Gardens Road.
Mayor Bill Peagler announced during April’s Town Hall meeting plans to annex a corridor of property along Hwy. 52 to extend the town to Cypress Gardens Road.
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel after all … and no, it’s not an oncoming train.
On Monday night, Berkeley County Council tied off a few loose ends and took the first steps in solving a major headache and a political black eye when it approved a 30 percent increase in county water and sewer rates.
On Monday night, Berkeley County Council tied off a few loose ends and took the first steps in solving a major headache and a political black eye when it approved a 30 percent increase in county water and sewer rates.
Tim Callahan
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.
Santee Cooper Credit Union President and CEO Melynda Ciochetti was elected to the South Carolina Credit Union League Board of Directors at the April 19 business session of league’s annual meeting in Myrtle Beach.
Ciochetti became president/CEO of Santee Cooper Credit Union in 1997. Prior to joining Santee Cooper CU, she was marketing director for Carolina Trust FCU in Myrtle Beach and worked at S.C. Telco FCU (Greenville). She has served on the SCCUL Marketing Subcommittee since 1994.
Ciochetti became president/CEO of Santee Cooper Credit Union in 1997. Prior to joining Santee Cooper CU, she was marketing director for Carolina Trust FCU in Myrtle Beach and worked at S.C. Telco FCU (Greenville). She has served on the SCCUL Marketing Subcommittee since 1994.
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.
Berkeley County Council made it official in its monthly meeting last week: if you’re planning to come to Berkeley County to drink, be prepared to call it a night by 2 a.m.
In a unanimous vote, Berkeley County followed suit with neighboring counties in the Charleston area by passing the third and final reading on a 2 a.m. last call, a move that has upset some local watering holes.
In a unanimous vote, Berkeley County followed suit with neighboring counties in the Charleston area by passing the third and final reading on a 2 a.m. last call, a move that has upset some local watering holes.
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.
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.
Smokey Bear is greeted by the crowd at the recent St. James/Santee Health Fair.
Smokey was a big hit with young and old alike at the St. James/Santee Health Fair on April 26. He made several appearances during the morning’s activities and promoted his fire prevention theme.
Many of the visitors came by our table and we were able to talk with them about fire prevention, what to do if they see fire in the woods, and sharing phone numbers to call when you want to burn.
Many of the visitors came by our table and we were able to talk with them about fire prevention, what to do if they see fire in the woods, and sharing phone numbers to call when you want to burn.
Mother's Day Musical Program May 10
St. Peter's AME Church, located at 1299 Mendel Rivers Road in Bonneau, will be sponsoring a Mother's Day Musical Program on May 10 at 4 p.m. The public is invited to come and fellowship with the congregation as they pay tribute to mothers everywhere.
St. Peter's AME Church, located at 1299 Mendel Rivers Road in Bonneau, will be sponsoring a Mother's Day Musical Program on May 10 at 4 p.m. The public is invited to come and fellowship with the congregation as they pay tribute to mothers everywhere.
Annual J-ROTC awards held at CHS
Members of the JROTC of Cross High were recently recognized for their achievements during the 2008 school year.
Members of the JROTC of Cross High were recently recognized for their achievements during the 2008 school year.
Grand Opening
The Williamsburg Regional Boys to Men Club, Inc. celebrated its grand opening in St. Stephen on April 10, at 1264 Russellville Road.
The Williamsburg Regional Boys to Men Club, Inc. celebrated its grand opening in St. Stephen on April 10, at 1264 Russellville Road.
Unique exhibit at Timberland May 23rd
The “Not Just A Hoe” Exhibit will be visiting Timberland High School on Friday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Barbara McCracken, guest presenter from Middleton Place, said, “This is an educational traveling exhibit of private collections ... dedicated to document, preserve and interpret
The “Not Just A Hoe” Exhibit will be visiting Timberland High School on Friday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Barbara McCracken, guest presenter from Middleton Place, said, “This is an educational traveling exhibit of private collections ... dedicated to document, preserve and interpret