Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Berkeley County Publix Stores To Close

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – As South Carolina braces for heavy rains and winds from Idalia, the following Publix stores will close today, Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. and are expected to reopen tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m., pending conditions. “Please keep in mind, hours may be adjusted, and the status of individual stores is subject to change […]

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Hurricane Idalia: Sandbag Locations In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – With Hurricane Idalia expected to bring anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of rain to the area, Berkeley County officials are making sandbags available to residents. Berkeley County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, meaning Tropical Storm Force winds are possible within the next 36 hours. SEE ALSO: Here is the most updated list of sandbag […]

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Infant Surrendered To Moncks Corner Fire Department

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Officials with the Moncks Corner Fire Department accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, according to the S.C. Department of Social Services. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at designated locations outlined […]

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Santee Cooper Preparing For Tropical Storm Idalia

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Santee Cooper announced Monday that it’s making preparations for the potential effects that Tropical Storm Idalia may have on the power company’s direct and indirect service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. “Santee Cooper is monitoring […]