Early Branch News

A Early Branch mobile home was seriously damaged when a tree fell through its roof during a lightning storm Wednesday, according to the American Red Cross, which assisted the displaced family of three adults who lived there.

French cookware manufacturer Le Creuset announced Thursday that it will invest $2 million in a 93,000-square-foot expansion at their North American distribution site, located just off I-95 in Early Branch.

The incident happened in the Early Branch area. Most of the suspects are from the Lowcountry, but others are from as far away as Texas and Mexico.

Mildred B. Webber, 76, of Early Branch and wife of Kenneth J. Webber, died Wednesday, Jan.