by Abigail Quinn A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal collision on North Main Street that killed one person April 12 according to the Summerville Police Department (WCIV) — A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal collision on North Main Street that killed one person April 12 of Goose Creek was arrested and charged with a felony DUI involving death after he turned himself in over two weeks after the initial collision The original incident reportedly occurred at approximately 2 a.m was driving on North Main Street at a high rate of speed According to police he disregarded a traffic signal at the intersection of Berlin G Myers Parkway and collided with another vehicle causing Campbell's vehicle to roll over A backseat passenger in Campbell's vehicle McCutchen sustained serious injuries in the crash and died as a result police said they determined that Campbell's blood alcohol content at the time of the incident was 0.282% which is more than three times the legal limit in South Carolina He is being held at the Berkeley County detention center pending a bond hearing The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office officially opened a substation at 653 Red Bank Road in Goose Creek GOOSE CREEK — A new chapter in community policing began Friday as the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the grand opening of its latest substation in Goose Creek with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the facility is designed to enhance law enforcement services and improve accessibility for residents of Goose Creek and the surrounding areas Sheriff Duane Lewis was joined at the event by county officials and members of the sheriff’s office “We are excited to expand our presence in Goose Creek and bring additional resources closer to the citizens we serve,” Lewis said “This substation will allow our deputies to better respond to the needs of the community while strengthening our visibility and engagement in the area.” The substation will serve as a base of operations for deputies assigned to the region allowing for quicker response times and more consistent community interaction Officials say the facility is part of an ongoing effort to build stronger relationships between law enforcement and residents in one of the county’s fastest-growing areas For more information about Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office substations, visit https://sheriff.berkeleycountysc.gov/about/location-and-phone-numbers/ Email: online@berkeleyind.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was a daughter of the late Bonnie Gosnell Elkins and Edgar Elkins She enjoyed having her coffee outdoors while watching the birds in the yard and her grandchildren play She was a loyal friend and coworker to many and served as a Patient Admissions Representative at Trident Medical Center for many years She was quick-witted and had a wonderful personality She loved her family and spending time with them all She will always be best known as Bebe to those who loved and knew her best and she will be forever Rebekah is survived by her children Sarah Sato and Emily Boruff (Michael) There will be a Gathering for family and friends on Saturday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Rebekah's Memory Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors by Claire Weber was killed Sunday in a hit and run near downtown Summerville “It's a tough day,” said Frank Johnson public information officer for the City of Goose Creek according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol Officials said the driver left after hitting Farmer Farmer was part of Goose Creek’s Department of Public Works which was a reflection of what his supervisors and his coworkers thought of him,” he added City officials announced Farmer’s passing in a social media post Monday “He never walked away from a challenge or the chance to learn something new,” Public Works Director Chuck Denson said “He was extraordinary and a sponge for knowledge the post has hundreds of likes and dozens of comments from people who knew and loved Farmer and we could tell from the reaction that we've gotten today that that was not limited to Goose Creek or his day job,” Johnson said He was a member of the local band Bullets Benign; his bandmates say they’re now crushed by his sudden death and officials have not provided any description of a possible suspect Highway patrol is asking anyone with information to contact them The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim involved in an auto vs pedestrian collision on Sunday (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has released the name of a Goose Creek woman who died in a fatal crash on Highway 176 Friday evening 49-year-old Glynis Washington passed away at the hospital after succumbing to injuries sustained in the collision Washington was driving westbound on US 176 and collided with a Toyota truck driving eastbound at the intersection with Radcliffe Circle The driver of the truck was also taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries Berkeley County EMS, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, BCCO, and Central Berkeley Fire & Rescue all responded to the incident, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol and BCCO are investigating. 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Goose Creek man arrested for robbery and kidnapping on Isle of Palms, police sayby Bryce Jacquot (WCIV) — A Goose Creek man is facing charges after being arrested in connection to a robbery and kidnapping the Isle of Palms Police Department announced Thursday was charged Thursday with one count of strong-armed robbery and one count of second-degree domestic violence Officers said they responded to the area of 1300 Ocean Blvd after being alerted to a man acting aggressively towards two women in a parked car A victim reportedly told officers Reddy physically assaulted her and took her cell phone before officers arrived The victim also said she knew Reddy through a previous relationship Reddy was taken into custody Thursday in downtown Charleston with the assistance of Charleston Police Department officers He was booked at the Al Cannon Detention Center A mugshot was not immediately available on the jail's website Best Places to Work in South Carolina Newport News Shipbuilding - Charleston Operations a division of Virginia-based Huntington Ingalls Industries Inside Goose Creek operations of the largest military shipbuilder in the US A new division of the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S is in full swing after recently establishing operations in South Carolina Newport News Shipbuilding-Charleston Operations, a facility in a division of Virginia-based Huntington Ingalls Industries began in Goose Creek roughly two months ago which spans nearly 50 acres and includes roughly 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space will send off its first structural unit to NNS headquarters in Virginia for U.S NNS is the sole builder of aircraft carriers for the nation and one of the two companies that build submarines for the U.S. general manager and vice president of Charleston operations said during a tour of the sprawling facility on Wednesday overhaul and repair of more than 800 ships for the U.S Navy and commercial customers since beginning 139 years ago The purpose of the NNS Goose Creek operations is to specialize in modules of the submarines and aircraft carriers to unburden the main production facility in Virginia In January HII closed on the acquisition of all the assets of metal fabricator W International SC LLC and Vivid Empire SC LLC (collectively known as “W International”) Financial terms of the deal were not revealed The company specializes in two classes of nuclear-powered submarines Modules that the Goose Creek operations produce include the habitability module auxiliary machine room and weapons module of the Virginia-Class along with the auxiliary machine room and the weapons module for the Columbia-Class Needy said HII had it sights set on South Carolina for some time considering the pre-established manufacturing workforce in the region because of the state and regional and educational relationships that we already had the foundation of this became the obvious choice to most rapidly expand capacity and frequency for Newport News,” Needy said 99% of the legacy employees from W International transitioned Currently employing 475 workers at the Goose Creek location Needy hopes to see those numbers rise by the hundreds has been working at the facility for three years it’s a lot of team membership and working with each other,” Mervin said “I’m over here building aircraft carriers for the Navy employees go through a 12-week course learning the specifics of NNS operations they are considered full-time employees with benefits “This is a people-centered business,” Needy said the minds of a lot of great shipbuilders doing this complex work every day to bring the ships to life.”  Since starting the training program in October 2021 Schools like Goose Creek High School and Berkley High School teach a curriculum that helps the transition into the Newport News curriculum “You have these young guys and gals coming out of high school and signing letters in front of everybody going to colleges and universities,” Schmitt said their parents come out here and they sign a letter of intent saying ‘I’m going to go be a welder for Newport News.’ It really is a powerful thing for us.”  heard about the opportunity through his high school he finished his training with Newport News and has been working for about a year  “I didn’t know anything about welding before the job fair,” Grant said Related: Boeing commits to $1 billion Charleston County expansion Related: Nation’s largest military shipbuilder closes on Charleston County acquisition The site spans 48 acres along the Cooper River allowing access to deep water transportation as well as rail transportation that goes through the property The land contains 480,000 square feet of manufacturing space Located next to the HII campus  a Leonardo DRS building is under construction The company is a provider of naval power and control technology solutions for the U.S Needy said the two companies share a property line road access and single barge slip so they are having meetings to maintain that relationship Materials for the productions are all sourced from the U.S HII spends $500 million annually on local sourcing in the Lowcountry HII operations contribute $110 million per year in investments to its workforce “The Navy is in more demand than ever,” Needy said “In my 34 years here with Newport News and the Huntington Ingalls Industries I’ve never seen demand like the need for the ships that we build today.”  operations were exclusively a welding facility Needy says the NNS goal is to build off those operations Needy said once the location’s operations are at full capacity it won’t be just steel structures for the modules being sent out He doesn’t expect the facility to be at its full-rate production capacity until 2027 and 2028 South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will stay in office for now as the House opts not to act on Senate reso[...] USDA and South Carolina Department of Agriculture award $4.1M to support 26 local projects strengthening food [...] 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not to act on S[...] Charleston business is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions died following a collision on US Highway 176 at Radcliff Circle four miles west of the city according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Brittney Glover GOOSE CREEK — A woman has died after an April 18 evening collision Washington was declared dead at a local hospital when a 2018 Toyota Tacoma was traveling east and Washington's Honda CR-V was heading west Both vehicles carried one person and they collided at the intersection The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident The drive of the Tacoma was also taken to the hospital Reach Alan Hovorka at 843-998-9309 or ahovorka@postandcourier.com.  News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Forest Service says a portion of Goose Creek Road near Highway 55 will close for construction starting April 25 and remain closed through November The closure will block the main access route to Last Chance Campground Call the New Meadows Ranger District at 208-347-0300 for more details at 2:15 PM at the Medical University of South Carolina and she was a daughter of the late Wilbur McClain and Marriette Brinney.  Innis was a graduate of Port Chester High School (1971) and she continued her education at Rochambeau Vocational School She worked for K&W Cafeteria for 20 years and then went on to work for Berkeley County School District for 13 years She married Henry Lee Brown on December 29 She was an amazing person with a huge heart for everyone and she loved to bless people with gifts.  Innis is preceded in death by her brothers Kevin McClain and Allan McClain (NY); her sister Rusalyn Walker (Late Sonny Walker) (NY); and her brother-in-law Rochele Taylor (Rohan Taylor) (SC) and Melinda Brown- Gethers (Shamon Gethers) (SC); grandchildren: Daniel Miller Denzel Reid and Quentin Brown; sisters: Bernette Ferrell (Late Samuel Ferrell) (NC) Carolyn Jenkins (Late Walter Jenkins) (PA) and Victoria McClain (Maine); brothers Keith McClain (Norway) and Jan Brinney (NY); sister-in-law Janet Williams (Late Winford Williams) (SC); brothers-in-law: Louis Brown (GA) Anthony Brown (SC) and Herbert Elliott (Mary Elliott) (SC) The service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek The burial will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery - in Beaufort Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com.  The Goose Creek Police Department’s 2024 annual report shows the agency is authorized to have 91 sworn police officers it is the eighth-largest city in South Carolina Goose Creek is growing at a rate of 2.03% annually Its population has increased by 8.64% since the more recent census which recorded a population of 46,250 in 2020 the police department experienced a 21.1% turnover of sworn personnel and a 17.6% turnover of civilian personnel 121 sworn and 100 civilian applicants were processed for potential employment Processing includes logging biographical data and checking criminal and driving records The Field Services Division is led by a captain Twelve-hour overlapping shifts provide 24-hour coverage of the city the Field Services Division answered most of the agency’s 66,255 calls in 2024 117 were calls from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office requesting mutual aid assistance to incidents in their jurisdiction where they had not yet arrived on the scene or could not respond due to personnel shortages Response times for 2024 were six minutes and five seconds for non-emergency calls for service and three minutes for emergency calls for service The 2024 incidents of serious crimes were down There were 96 incidents of breaking and entering That is down from 2023 when 815 reports of serious crimes were reported Other calls include 206 indents of domestic violence 399 assaults and 74 calls for disorderly conduct GCPD has a social worker as part of a state grant-funded position The program helps individuals with opioid addiction their families and their friends with resources and guidance guidance and prevention resources to those in need There were 44 opioid overdoses — 41 non-fatal and two fatal — and 189 Narcan kits were given out 1,862 traffic collisions were investigated 12,436 traffic stops were conducted and 18,187 citations were issued patrol and traffic officers arrested 168 motorists for driving under the influence in 2024 The department increased the number of school resource officers to 12 in 2024 The report states that the increase was the result of a proactive approach to law enforcement within the schools Animal control officers answered 1,351 (a 14% increase from 2023) calls for service and impounded 405 animals in 2024 The numbers for 2024 were adversely affected by numerous periods where the Berkeley County Animal Shelter was full and refused to intake animals unless they were injured interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester Aqua Pennsylvania v. Arkema by WHYY News Digital on Scribd “forever chemicals” exceeded Pa.’s maximum contaminant levels in Bucks In an interview with WHYY News last year Aqua said it could cost at least another $250 million dollars to get 36 of its water systems compliant with the new federal rules Aqua began detecting high levels of PFAS along Goose Creek in West Chester in 2019 The water provider alleges the forever chemicals were discharged from Arkema’s West Chester facility where acrylates and other specialty chemicals used in surface coatings Arkema failed to mitigate the contamination and did not inform environmental officials even though they were likely aware of the risks was detected at levels as high as 111 parts per trillion in the creek The lawsuit does not indicate whether the PFAS made their way to customers’ taps 2024 testing results indicate the chemicals were as high as 6 parts per trillion at Aqua’s West Chester water system It’s not clear how high PFAS levels were in Aqua’s West Chester supply prior to 2024 Aqua’s West Chester water system serves customers in Media and Rose Valley Almost half of drinking water in the U.S. contains PFAS, according to he U.S. Geological Survey the EPA estimated at least 6% to 10% of water providers in the U.S currently do not comply with the agency’s new PFAS regulations The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY (WCIV) — Are you in the mood for a family movie night The City of Goose Creek has invited residents to enjoy a night under the stars with a screening of "The Wild Robot" at the Daning Amphitheater this weekend Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to make the most of the evening The amphitheater is located at 519A N Goose Creek Blvd Bill was the son of the late James Henry Roach and the late Wreatha Joyner Mull He served in the Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam A proud Veteran that volunteered at The Wall and was able to touch many lives that came through the park He was also very active on social media Veteran pages such as The Nam creating pictures honoring his brothers in war He was known in Goose Creek for the Crowfield Tree that was decorated every Christmas for the community to enjoy He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren He is lovingly known by friends and family as Red he is survived by his 2 loving daughters: Kandice Roach Shaw and Kerin Roach Welch (Bill) and Kassidy; as well as a host of extended family and friends he was preceded in death by his 5 brothers: Mack Conner and Arthur Roach and his beloved mother-in-law Delores Colson and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior Interment will take place in Beaufort National Cemetery on Tuesday Flowers or donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in his honor will be accepted (WCIV) — Goose Creek defeated Cane Bay 72-49 in a game that was seemingly out of reach by the third quarter Goose Creek moves to 18-2 (5-0) on the season it can be rewatched in the YouTube player below Goose Creek is coming into the game with a 17-2 (4-0) record Cane Bay comes into the game with a 14-5 (3-1) record Stratford and Wando – a contest that went to overtime junior forward Jarvis Roper pours in 13.4 points per game Senior forward Kevin Dukes also puts up 10.4 points per game (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim involved in an auto vs pedestrian collision on Sunday A report from the coroner states that the collision happened at 9:32 p.m According to South Carolina Highway Patrol the collision occurred when a driver operating 2009 Acura SUV travelling northbound on Red Bank Road collided with a pedestrian who was travelling Westbound on Red Bank Road McKelvey was transported to an area hospital by EMS where they were later pronounced deceased South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is investigating (WCIV) — Thirty-two minutes of basketball in Florence South Carolina certainly included the heroics but it wasn't enough to include a state title handed out to Goose Creek High School Saturday But in the final four minutes of the 2nd overtime period the Greenville Red Raiders pulled away from the Goose Creek Gators to win the 5a Division 2 state championship Goose Creek was led by Shane Potts who scored 29 points and Ja'Quell Brown added 27 including the heroic buzzerbeater in regulation to tie the game with Greenville Greenville was able to pull away and ice it at the free throw line in the 2nd OT READ MORE | "Berkeley girls bring home first state title, defeating Greenwood Eagles 60-54" Greenville was led by Franklin Whitley's 25 points and Caden Coleman's 21 (WCIV) — The City of Goose Creek is opening their bi-monthly Farmers Market starting in March offering locals the chance to sample small business offerings and locally grown produce Central Creek Framers Market will be open every first and third Wednesday from 4 p.m Attendees can look forward to enjoying fresh food musicians and makers from the Goose Creek community all toting their various wares The Market will close for the season on Nov 5 but will promptly reopen as a Holiday Market on Nov (WCIV) — The Goose Creek Police Department has ended its social media series highlighting Black employees during Black History Month as a result of racist comments levied at those featured in the series the police department said in a social media post The local police department asked its employees to provide a snippet they wanted to share with the community the police agency said several employees were subject to racist comments "Unfortunately, the amount of hatred, racism and negativity that has been received on these posts in unfathomable," the agency said in a post on social media The post continues: "Our employees do not deserve to be the subject of social media outrage We will internally celebrate and appreciate the different viewpoints not only to the Police Department but the City as a whole." The North Charleston Police Department was forced to turn off its comment section on Facebook and other social media platforms as a result of racist comments its employees received on Black History Month posts "Unfortunately, we have seen many racist comments on our Black History Month posts," North Charleston police said in a post on social media "These are totally unacceptable." It was not immediately made known if North Charleston police plan to continue its series celebrating Black employees during Black History Month BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 40-year-old man will be spending the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty by a Berkeley County jury of the June 9, 2021 murder of his then-girlfriend in Goose Creek Solicitor Scarlett Wilson announced Friday Aubrey Dupree Tucker was found guilty of Jessica Ancrum as well as guilty of possessing a weapon during a violent crime and possessing a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of a violent crime Judge Dale Van Slambrook sentenced Tucker to life in prison without the possibility of parole The jury returned their verdict Thursday after a four-day trial Tucker was arrested near Columbia on Friday according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Testimony showed Tucker shot Ancrum at his own mother's house on June 9, 2021 after the two began arguing over an apparent breakup Tucker shot Ancrum five times- twice in the chest Tucker was on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor as part of his bond conditions after being accused of murder attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in Charleston County PREVIOUS COVERAGE: "Goose Creek murder suspect Aubrey Tucker arrested after 3-day search" The State had opposed granting Tucker bond for his pending Charleston charges prosecutors said Tucker fled fled the home on foot carrying his gun while Tucker's mother and stepfather immediately reported the incident to 911 and stayed on scene Tucker's mother testified to the jury that her son had shot Ancrum in an emotional moment in the courtroom After attempting to track Tucker with a K-9 deputies were unable to locate him after the shooting Tucker's bonding company reportedly told investigators he traveled to North Charleston before cutting off his ankle monitor Tucker was captured near Columbia with the help of the U.S McNeely and Assistant Solicitor Olivia Lynch prosecuted the case for the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office and Solicitor’s Investigator David Young assisted FLORENCE — Greenville boys basketball coach Mike Anderson actually wouldn't mind if that cut over his left eye leaves a nasty scar and people never stop asking him about it the one where the Red Raiders got tougher every game for the last two months and won it all Greenville outlasted Goose Creek 81-71 in double overtime Saturday night at Florence Center and took the Class AAAAA Division 2 high school state title It was the first championship for the Red Raiders since 2006 and the first in Anderson’s 13 seasons Franklin Whitley had 25 points and 14 rebounds Caden Coleman scored 21 points and Roman Cooley had 13 Goose Creek made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force the first overtime after Greenville had led by as many as five in the final minute The Red Raiders (28-2) pulled away again in the second OT and this time never let the Gators (25-4) get anywhere close Anderson suffered that gash in a locker room celebration after Greenville beat Riverside in the Upper State semifinals and they dumped water over his head and the edge of the cooler got him right in the forehead slapped a bandage on it and moved on to the Upper State championship game “I haven’t looked at the cut,” Anderson said ‘I’m not taking this (bandage) off until after the state championship game.' Then I’ll look at it for the first time.” The state championship was a rematch of a Dec 28 game Greenville dropped to Goose Creek 54-45 during a post-Christmas tournament at Slick Moore Gymnasium Anderson said — is what started to make the Raiders tougher a bunch of alumni guys came back and we had a scrimmage,” Anderson said a little too pretty.’ They knew they were good The alumni guys roughed them up a little bit Former players all season long have been pushing this year’s team to finish the job they had started Greenville won at least 20 games five times in the past seven years — 48-8 in two previous seasons — but just couldn’t add that 13th title in program history HIGH POINT FALLS: High Point Academy lost in the Class AA final after free-throw struggles Greenville athletic director Steve Scolamiero died February of cancer was sorely missed through the Red Raiders' run "I can't stop thinking about him," Anderson said Todd Shanesy covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at todd.shanesy@shj.com. Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ The Berkeley County Coroner's Office identified the victim of a train vs pedestrian collision in Goose Creek early Wednesday morning (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Coroner's Office identified the victim of a train vs was on the tracks when he was fatally struck near NAD Road The coroner's office was notified about the incident around 1:30 a.m This case is being investigated by the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol (WCIV) — The Goose Creek Gators are on the brink of a state title guided by the steady leadership of Coach Blake Hall This marks Hall's third time leading the team to this pivotal game and his influence is felt both on and off the court Bittersweet because my hometown school is Berkeley," Hall said reflecting on his roots and the journey that has brought him to this moment MORE SPORTS | "Military Magnet Eagles clinch 4th state title in 5 years with a decisive 59-40 victory." Hall's drive for a state title is fueled by the unwavering support of his parents Kept me in the area as my parents get older really appreciate the time with them," Hall said expressed her pride in her son's accomplishments think it's better than actually watching play the sport coaching he's done so well and we're so proud of him," she said being a Berkeley High School graduate himself Puts a lot of effort into his boys to make them become young men I'm following Goose Creek only because of my son," he said The Gators have made their success look effortless this year but the challenge remains as they prepare for Saturday's game "I get a little laugh watching my dad talk to them all the time after games because I'm not sure what he's saying but his heart is in the right place she's the most competitive person in the family I try to be grateful every day for the blessings the good lord has given me." As the Gators prepare for their championship bid the community and the Hall family stand firmly behind them were both charged with felony breaking into motor vehicles (WCIV) — Two Goose Creek men are facing charges after being arrested Tuesday in connection to vehicle break-ins Deputies were called to the area of Ramada Circle in Goose Creek around 2:30 a.m on Tuesday in reference to two people breaking into vehicles READ MORE | "Two juveniles arrested, four guns seized in North Charleston traffic stop" deputies said they saw one of the suspects run from a residence on Mellard Drive They said they located the other suspect in the area A National Crime Information Center records check informed deputies Shatwan Robertson had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation on a previous charge of possessing a stolen vehicle The sheriff’s office is asking residents to remember to lock all doors to vehicles and secure valuable items (WCIV) — The Goose Creek and Summerville police departments are conducting driving checkpoints at various locations around their respective jurisdictions to help ensure those on the road for the New Year holiday arrive to their destinations safely The Goose Creek Police Department will have checkpoints starting Sunday running through New Years Eve on Tuesday from 6:00pm-2:00am They ask the public to be ready to present a drivers license to officers to help speed up the process READ MORE | "City of Columbia to hold fireworks show" The Summerville Police Department will be "out in full force" on New Years Eve stating their simple goal is to "make sure everyone returns home safely to ring in 2025 with their loved ones." SPD will have increased patrols with officers particularly keeping an eye out for impaired driving as well as checkpoints around the area beginning at 6:00pm SPD is partnering with the Dorchester and Berkeley county sheriff's offices to conduct a checkpoint on North Main Street at Berkeley Circle the Summerville Police Department said to call a friend or family member or order a ride-share service to keep roadways safer this New Years Eve Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGOOSE CREEK (WCSC) - Fire crews responded to a crash that caused traffic to be diverted Saturday evening The Goose Creek Fire Department says it responded to the two-vehicle crash in the area of the 500 block of St Officials say Berkeley County EMS also responded to the scene Traffic was redirected to Highway 52 until the scene was cleared at about 11 p.m There is currently no word on what caused the crash or the condition of those involved Check back on this story for updates as they become available (WCIV) — The American Red Cross is helping a family of three after their apartment was damaged by fire Wednesday the residence was located at Harbour Lake Apartments on Harbour Lake Drive in Goose Creek Red Cross disaster trained volunteers are working to support the family by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food along with referrals to much needed resources (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle hit-and-run in Goose Creek Thursday of Goose Creek was identified as the deceased Lazo was operating a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 when he was in a collision on Liberty Hall Road in Goose Creek at approximately 9:30 p.m He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in the crash The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office are investigating In the Cane Bay Invitational a few days later Horne finished first in the 110-meter hurdles in 14.23 Ravenel placed seventh in the high jump and the 4 x 100 relay squad was seventh During the Tri-County Meet of Champions April 9 at Cane Bay the boys 4 x 100 relay team was runner-up while the girls 4 x 100 relay team finished third Johnson chipped in a third-place finish in the 400 hurdles and was fourth in the 110-meter hurdles II state championship meet is set for May 15 in Columbia at Spring Valley High School All Rights Reserved | The High School Sports Report 1986-2021