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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.

Canady Branch Road Bridge Closed in Berkeley County After Heavy Rains

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the Canady Branch Road Bridge in Berkeley County after heavy rainfall caused additional settlement of the structure.

Horse Island Fire Grows to 550 Acres as Evacuations Lifted Near Shulerville

Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents near the Horse Island Fire in the Francis Marion National Forest, but officials are urging those living nearby to remain alert as the wildfire continues to grow.

BCSD to Kick Off New Year With OneBerkeley Back-to-School Festival

With the first day of school just weeks away, the Berkeley County School District is inviting families to celebrate the start of a new academic year at its annual OneBerkeley Back-to-School Festival

South Carolina Students Can Earn White House Prizes by Reading 12 Books This Summer

South Carolina students still have time to turn their summer reading into prizes — and even a chance to visit the White House.

Moncks Corner Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Dorchester County Shooting

A 21-year-old Moncks Corner man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities say a shooting Thursday night in Dorchester County left one person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.

‘Celebrate The Season’ in Moncks Corner Raises $100K for Charities

Santee Cooper announced this week that its 2025 Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour and festival raised $100,000 for local charities, bringing the event's total charitable contributions to more than $1.4 million over the past 15 years. (CREDIT: Santee Cooper)