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Holly Hill Man Killed In Gilliard Road Crash: Berkeley County Coroner

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A man died following a single-vehicle crash in Ridgeville on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. The crash happened on Gilliard Road. The victim, who was the driver, was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries sustained in the collision. The victim was positively identified as Fred Hefner, 57, from Holly Hill. […]

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Carnes Crossroads Breaks Ground on Largest Future Residential Community Farm in SC

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Carnes Crossroads continues to grow and evolve. Developers recently announced plans to build a unique Agrihood community as an alternative to urban and traditional suburban living in the Lowcountry.  To celebrate the announcement, developers and lead Agrihood designers held a groundbreaking, on the future development of the 11-acre farm connected to this Agrihood community in the […]

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Berkeley County Council Passes ‘One Berkeley’ Comprehensive Plan Update

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Council adopted the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan at its meeting on Sept. 25, 2023. To view the full Plan, go HERE. Watch the full council meeting HERE. As a blueprint to guide the county’s growth over the next 20 years, the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan provides a framework of goals, policies, and implementation strategies […]