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GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek City offices, including Municipal Court, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 11 and 12) due to Hurricane Irma. Goose Creek City Council’s Sept. 12 meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, Sept. 19. Additional closings and cancellations: The Goose Creek Community Center and Crowfield Golf Club will be closed from Sunday through Tuesday. All scheduled […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–All Berkeley County library branches will be closed Friday through Monday due to the threat from Hurricane Irma. NO MATERIALS DUE! In the interest of safety of its customers, during the week of 9/11 – 9/16: No items are due; No overdue fines; All items due during this time will have a new due date of 9/18. Library employees […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County council issued a State of Emergency at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 7 as preparations continue for Hurricane Irma. Council approved this at a special called meeting Thursday afternoon. Additionally, the decision was made that all Berkeley County Government offices, including courthouses, will be closed, effective tomorrow, September 7. This closure will continue through Monday, September 11, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for potential damages to our service territory from Hurricane Irma. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. Earlier today, Santee Cooper went to a Condition 4 alert status. This means potential disaster-causing […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As a precaution and in preparation for Hurricane Irma, Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner will be closed until further notice beginning tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 8). The park is open today until 5 p.m. The park is located at 900 Stony Landing Rd. in Moncks Corner. Beyond its historical offerings, the park is a popular destination for bird […]
HANAHAN, S.C.–With South Carolina expected to feel the impacts of Hurricane Irma in the next few days, the City of Hanahan is preparing for the worst. According to city leaders, Hanahan is being provided sand and bags by Berkeley County to assist those in need. Hanahan city employees will be on hand to assist with the filling and loading of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District’s (BCSD) leaders have made the decision to close all schools on Friday, September 8, 2017, to allow students, staff, and their families time to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Schools will also be closed on Monday, September 11, 2017 and Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in anticipation of the storm. Essential personnel including maintenance and facilities, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 3 at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, September 7, 2017. Hurricane Irma’s threat to Berkeley County continues to increase; therefore, Berkeley County is increasing its preparation for the storm. The County agency is closely monitoring the storm and will be coordinating a response if necessary. OPCON 3 means the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Animal Center will temporarily stop accepting animals on Thursday, September 7 in preparation for Hurricane Irma. The shelter is working to ensure all animals currently in the facility are properly cared for and/or transported. The shelter is expecting to transport a number of the animals to an upstate shelter on Friday, September 8. Additionally, Berkeley Animal […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In light of Hurricane Irma, the County is working to provide sandbags for Berkeley County citizens at local fire departments. Right now, the following locations are offering sandbags: Town of Moncks Corner Fire Department, 118 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC Whitesville Fire Department, 115 Sunview Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC C & B Fire Department, 509 Royle Road, Ladson, SC […]
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