Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Goose Creek.
🏘️ Community
Berkeley County is accepting volunteers for its free Community Emergency Response Team training, a 28-hour course teaching search and rescue and disaster response skills.
The program runs three evenings and two Saturdays from Tuesday to Oct. 3 and is open to residents 19 and older + eager to support neighbors.
🏛️ Government
Gov. McMaster has opposed an immediate gas tax change as local prices rise above $4 per gallon amid ongoing international tensions.
He said prices will likely fall if the conflict eases, and lawmakers are considering temporary relief measures.
SCDOT has proposed safety improvements for a 2.6-mile section of Ladson Road after 1,172 crashes from 2021 to 2023.
The design includes crosswalks, new sidewalks, and ramps, with public comments accepted until Oct. 1 and larger work starting in spring 2028 — plans aimed at enhancing safety.
🏥 Health
Today Gov. Henry McMaster announced 228 grants totaling $167 million to enhance primary, maternal, pediatric, and behavioral health in rural communities.
The funding supports projects to modernize facilities + upgrade technology across the state.
South Carolina Department of Public Health is hosting free car seat check events from Sept.
20 to 26 to teach parents how to correctly install car seats — a program targeting injury reduction for infants and toddlers.
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