MONCKS CORNER — In the span of three days, two weapons were found at Berkeley Middle School, prompting police involvement and renewed concerns about school safety.

On Sept. 22, middle school administrators called Moncks Corner police officers to report a student with a gun on campus, according to a statement from police.

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The student was carrying the gun, a Springfield Armory 9mm, in his waistband and allegedly showed it t

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