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12/03/2024

Important update for Gazette readers
We’re excited to announce that the Goose Creek Gazette's page is merging with The Berkeley Independent's.
All Goose Creek news and updates will be available exclusively on The Berkeley Independent's page.
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This change allows us to bring you even more comprehensive news and coverage for Goose Creek and beyond. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to keeping you informed.

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11/11/2024

Cobras players and coaches never gave up despite 0-7 start

There may have been some doubt in camp and perhaps optimism was running low, but there was no quit in Cane Bay High School’s football players and coaching staff. For

11/05/2024

Cobras work way into race for region crown

Cane Bay High School’s football team lost games, but not its direction in terms of how it approached the preparation part of the sport.

10/14/2024

ICYMI, check out our photos from the Region 7-5A football game between Goose Creek and Berkeley high schools.

Goose Creek edged Berkeley, 13-10, in a Region 7-5A football game Friday, Oct. 11, in Moncks Corner. (Photos by Rob Gantt)

10/01/2024

Berkeley County early voting locations for 2024 General Election

The Early Voting Period for the 2024 General Election is Monday, Oct. 21–Saturday, Nov. 2. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. during this time (closed on Sundays). Registered Berkeley County voters may vote early at one of the following locations:

Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office: 1003 N. Highway 52, Moncks Corner
Daniel Island Library: 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island
Hanahan Library: 1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan
Redeemer R E. Church: 2173 Highway 45, Pineville

You must have your photo ID to vote.

ABSENTEE-BY-MAIL: Absentee-by-mail voting is available for qualified voters. Request an absentee application in one of the following ways:
Phone: 843-719-4058
Mail: P.O. Box 6122, Moncks Corner
In-person: Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1003 N. Highway 52, Moncks Corner

Applications must be returned to the Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office in person or by mail by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Completed ballots must be returned to the Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5). Photo ID is required to return your ballot in person.

For all election-related information, visit www.scvotes.gov or the County Voter Registration and Elections Department page. You may also call 843-719-4056 or email [email protected].

The mission of the State Election Commission is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and

09/27/2024

09/26/2024

Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities and after-school care programs will close at 6 p.m. this evening.

All schools and offices will be closed Friday, and before and after-school care programs are canceled. As the storm system is projected to move out of the area that afternoon, after school activities may resume after 4 p.m. on Friday.

09/21/2024

09/04/2024

Berkeley County, SBA to assess storm damage today

Berkeley County Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration will travel around the county today, Sept. 4, to assess commercial and residential damage sustained during Tropical Storm Debby.

Teams will focus on the county's rural areas as they do damage assessment.

08/26/2024

The Berkeley County School District sent a message to parents on Monday, Aug. 26, about an alleged threat at Stratford High School in Goose Creek.

“You may be aware of a social media rumor circulating that there is a current threat to the Stratford High School campus,” the district said. “School administrators and law enforcement are investigating the reports but have not received any information to substantiate an actual threat to the Stratford High School campus. Out of an abundance of caution to ensure safety, there is an increased law enforcement and district security personnel presence on the campus.”

In the statement, district officials also said safety and security are the No. 1 priority and encouraged students to report concerns to school employees instead of posting them on social media so the “appropriate investigation and action can be taken.”