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Berkeley County Boaters Asked to Watch for Manatees as Gentle Giants Return to Local...

If you're spending time on the Cooper River or Tailrace Canal this summer, keep an eye on the water. You may spot one of South Carolina's most unexpected seasonal visitors.

Hanahan’s Future Town Center Lands First Restaurants, Shops as Blackwells Corner Moves Toward 2027...

Developers behind Blackwells Corner on Thursday unveiled the first group of restaurants and retailers that will anchor the mixed-use development, a project designed to create the city's long-awaited town center with locally owned dining, shopping and gathering spaces.

Berkeley County Deputies Injured After Goose Creek Man Charged With DUI Rear-Ends Patrol SUV

Two Berkeley County Sheriff's Office deputies were injured Thursday night after authorities say an impaired driver from Goose Creek slammed into the back of their patrol vehicle while they were on duty in Summerville.

Santee Cooper Customers Invited to Weigh In on Proposed Rate Hikes

Santee Cooper customers in Berkeley County will have an opportunity next week to weigh in on proposed electric rate increases during a public comment meeting at the utility's headquarters in Moncks Corner.

Goose Creek Murder Suspect Brought Back After 21 Years on the Run

Daniel Hiers Jr., 53, is back in U.S. custody after deputy U.S. marshals traveled to Shanghai, China, this week to take custody of him and escort him back to the United States, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Hardeeville Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 41 in Berkeley County

A 71-year-old Hardeeville man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Berkeley County that overturned an 18-wheeler and sent multiple people to area hospitals, authorities said.

Berkeley County Property Owners Face Aug. 10 Deadline to Appeal Assessment Notices

Berkeley County property owners who received a property assessment notice this year have less than three weeks to challenge the valuation before the county's appeal deadline.

Horse Island Fire 40% Contained as Firefighters Strengthen Lines Around 1,011-Acre Blaze

Firefighters continue making steady progress against the Horse Island Fire in Berkeley County, increasing containment to 40% as crews work to secure the perimeter of the 1,011-acre wildfire burning in the Francis Marion National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Goose Creek Felon Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Federal Prison for Gun...

A Goose Creek man who led North Charleston police on a high-speed interstate chase before being arrested with two firearms has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina.

Convicted Felon Arrested After Berkeley County Traffic Stop Uncovers Guns, Drugs

A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County ended with the arrest of a convicted felon after deputies allegedly discovered firearms, illegal drugs and evidence of drug distribution inside his vehicle, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.