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Berkeley County Issues 2nd Curfew Following Hurricane Matthew’s Aftermath
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis and Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced this afternoon that a curfew will again be in place...
Santee Cooper: Hurricane Matthew Leaves 30,000+ Without Power
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Hurricane Matthew has delivered the biggest hit to Santee Cooper’s transmission and distribution system since Hurricane Hugo 27 years ago, and as...
Santee Cooper Moves To Condition 2 Alert Status
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Santee Cooper personnel say they are prepared for the anticipated effects that Hurricane Matthew may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory.
Officials say...
Santee Cooper Prepares For Hurricane Matthew
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--As Hurricane Matthew continues heading toward South Carolina, Santee Cooper is making preparations to respond to any power difficulties the storm brings...
Officials: Man Dies After Gunfire Exchange With Deputies
10/6/2016 UPDATE:Â
FROM THE BERKELEY COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE:
On October 5, 2016 35 year old Lucas M. Felkel, of Moncks Corner, was involved in an altercation...
7 Shelters To Open In Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--According to Berkeley County officials, there will be seven shelters in Berkeley County opening at 3 p.m. today - Wednesday, October 5th.
The shelter locations...
Latest Update On Hurricane Matthew From The National Weather Service
Hurricane Matthew is expected to move north from the Bahamas later this week, possibly bringing significant impacts to southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia.
Strong high...
Roper St. Francis Announces Hurricane Matthew Closings
Roper St. Francis officials say they will curtail services during the coming days to ensure the safety of its teammates and patients.
All elective...
Berkeley County Makes Sandbags Available; Schools, Government Buildings Close
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--On Tuesday afternoon, Berkeley County Council declared a state of emergency for the area.
Authorities say Berkeley County will begin operating at OPCON 3 starting...
SC Residents Urged To Be Aware Of Price Gouging
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to be aware of price gouging, as Governor Haley declared a State of...
