Fire Departments To Merge To Form South Berkeley Fire District
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Two long-standing fire departments in Berkeley County have officially merged to form the South Berkeley Fire District, marking a major...
Wassamasaw Tribe To Host Native American Education Day In Moncks Corner
Students and educators across the Lowcountry are invited to immerse themselves in Native American culture during the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians’ Education Day, set for Friday, October 10 at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner.
10 Arrested in Berkeley County Drug and Warrant Blitz
A multi-agency crime operation in Berkeley County led to 10 arrests, numerous citations, and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, according to a statement released Monday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Moncks Corner Mourns Loss of Deputy Fire Chief Jimmy Townsend
The Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its most respected leaders. Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend passed away in the line of duty early Sunday morning.
Goose Creek Reservoir in Hanahan Faces Algal Bloom Threat
HANAHAN, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Watch for Goose Creek Reservoir in...
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Threat
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a statewide state of emergency as Tropical Disturbance 94L intensifies in the Atlantic, prompting urgent preparations across the Palmetto State.
Berkeley County School District Monitors Weather; No Changes to Operations
Berkeley County School District officials said Friday they are monitoring the tropics but have not made any changes to school operations at this time.
Victim ID’d in Cordesville House Collapse: Coroner
A 65-year-old woman has died following a house collapse in Cordesville that left two people trapped, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
Berkeley County Prepares for Heavy Rain, Tropical Threat
Berkeley County authorities are taking precautionary steps ahead of potential heavy rainfall and flooding this weekend, as a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic edges closer to the Southeast.
Berkeley County Approves More Than $700K in Opioid Recovery Funding
Berkeley County Council has approved more than $700,000 in opioid recovery funding to support local organizations and agencies working to combat the opioid epidemic.
