Berkeley Electric Cooperative is warning members to be on the lookout for phone scammers trying to take advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Scammers are actively threatening members with having their electrical service cutoff unless immediate payment is made over the phone. In response to the pandemic, Berkeley Electric announced it was suspending disconnections for nonpayment on March 14. The […]
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14 New Cases Of Coronavirus In South Carolina: DHEC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating five additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus: What’s Opened, Closed In Berkeley County
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout South Carolina, local and state leaders are taking steps to minimize the spread of the virus.
Berkeley County Coronavirus: Council Declares State of Emergency
There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berkeley County.
Berkeley County Coroner: Body Found In Cross Identified
An autopsy was completed Tuesday and is currently pending
Berkeley Electric Temporarily Closes Offices; Suspends Disconnects
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Effective Monday, March 16, Berkeley Electric Cooperative closed all district offices to walk-in service because of the spread of the coronavirus. Drive-thru services will remain open. According to BEC officials, this is a proactive step to protect the health of the cooperative’s members and employees and is expected to last at least two weeks. The cooperative […]
Santee Cooper Limits Retail Office Visits, Suspends Cutouts for Delinquent Bills
Santee Cooper is limiting its retail offices to drive-through transactions only in order to deter the spread of the new coronavirus.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Monitoring COVID-19
Sheriff Duane Lewis say he is working to safely continue operations while minimizing the potential spread of the virus.
BCSD Board Takes Measures To Ensure Employees Are Compensated During School Closure
New student feeding locations added to list
South Carolina Reports First COVID-19 Related Death
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
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