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Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Goose Creek PD to hold 7th annual Hot Pursuit 5K
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – The Goose Creek Police Department will hold its 7th annual Hot Pursuit 5K this weekend. Money raised through the event will support some of the department's community-driven initiatives, like 'Operation Christmas Joy' and 'Shop with a Badge'. The race on Saturday will start near the municipal complex and traverse paved hiker/biker trails and roadways before returning to the complex. Roads along the race route will be closed to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. 'Our officers will permit vehicle traffic to pass when there is a lull in the runners; however, all drivers will have to drive away from the race route,' the department said. Saturday's race begins at 8 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
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You can buy a K-9 plushy to benefit Goose Creek PD
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – You can purchase your very own Goose Creek fur-ever K-9. The Goose Creek Police Department is offering stuffed versions of its K-9 officers for $20. The funds raised through the sales will go directly to the agency's new program, Future Heroes Summer Camp. You can choose between Goose, Creeker, Maverick, Nuke, Gander, Rizen, Solo, and Bonnie. Each comes wearing a Goose Creek PD vest. Police say the stuffed K-9s will be available for pickup during regular business hours or after hours by appointment. Visit the department's Facebook page and scan the QR code to make your purchase. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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21-year-old South Carolina woman killed in multi-vehicle crash, coroner says
A South Carolina woman was killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. Meghan Laurence, a 21-year-old Hanahan resident, was the victim, Coroner Darnell Hartwell said in a news release. The crash happened before 11:30 a.m. in the area near the intersection of St. James Avenue and Cobblestone Village Drive, according to the release. That's in Goose Creek, about 24 miles from Charleston. Laurence was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla on St. James Avenue, Hartwell said. The Goose Creek Police Department said the Toyota crashed into the back of a dump truck that was pulling a trailer, WCSC reported. Laurence died at the scene from injuries suffered in the wreck, according to the release. No other injuries were reported. There was no word if anyone involved in the crash was wearing a seat belt, but the collision continues to be investigated by police and the coroner's office. Through Feb. 16, at least 86 people had died on South Carolina roads in 2025, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Last year, at least 948 people died in crashes in South Carolina, DPS reported. At least six people have died in Berkeley County crashes in 2025, according to DPS data. There were 32 deaths in the county in 2024, DPS reported.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
21-year-old woman killed in Goose Creek crash: Coroner
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A 21-year-old woman died Thursday morning after being injured in a multi-car crash in Goose Creek, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the victim was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla along St. James Avenue near Cobblestone Village Drive around 11:30 a.m. when she was involved in a crash. Former Georgetown County deputy accused of engaging in sexual activity in patrol car while on duty The driver, identified as Meghan Laurence from Hanahan, suffered fatal injuries. The Goose Creek Police Department and coroner's office are investigating. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Police agency suspends Black History Month social media posts due to racist, hateful comments
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Police agencies in two Lowcountry cities say they have been inundated with what they called racist and hateful comments on their Black History Month social media posts. The Goose Creek Police Department said it was forced to stop posting and sharing messages that highlight its African American employees due to negative comments. 'Unfortunately, the amount of hatred, racism and negativity that has been received on these posts in unfathomable,' the agency said in a social media post Thursday afternoon. 'Honestly, people should be ashamed.' A decision to discontinue the posts was made after several employees spoke up about the comments. 'Our employees do not deserve to be the subject of social media outrage,' the department said. 'We will internally celebrate and appreciate the different view points, perspectives, and cultures our employees have to offer, not only to the Police Department but the City as a whole.' Earlier Thursday, the neighboring North Charleston Police Department decided to disable comments on its social media pages over similar concerns. 'The North Charleston Police Department takes pride in being an all-inclusive agency, hiring people of all faiths, colors, and creeds. That includes recognizing sworn and non-sworn employees during the celebration of Black History Month,' the department said in a Facebook post. 'Unfortunately, we have seen many racist comments on our Black History Month posts. These are totally unacceptable,' the post continued. NCPD said it was following the advice of its attorneys by turning off the comment section on Facebook and other platforms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
