BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Berkeley County beginning Saturday, March 12 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, March 13 at 11 a.m. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 degrees are possible. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they […]

–Berkeley County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a South Carolina Forestry Commission employee on charges related to a string of suspicious wildfires in northern Berkeley County near the Francis Marion National Forest in January and February.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County late Sunday night. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2019 Dodge Challenger was traveling west on State Road 176 when they ran off the road and struck a tree just before 11 p.m. It was not immediately clear what caused […]

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified two people killed in a shooting in Sangaree recently.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) will be collaborating with the Wassamassaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, a non-profit organization, to host a new series called Native American Culture Class. The first class in the series will be gourd painting on Saturday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. at Goose Creek Library.  Participants will paint a design on […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A Berkeley County deputy injured in the line of duty was recently honored by the Exchange Club of Charleston. On Feb. 24, Deputy Josh Whitmore was awarded the Blue and Gold Award, the club’s highest tribute to firefighters and law enforcement. According to the National Exchange Club, the purpose of the award is to further enhance […]