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Fire Damages Bonneau Family’s Home

BONNEAU, S.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers said they are assisting a family whose home, located on Merell Avenue in Bonneau was damaged by fire Wednesday. The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. In South Carolina, the Red Cross responds to […]

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Santee Cooper Preps for Wintry Weather, Offers Energy-Saving Tips

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for the effects anticipated winter weather may have on Santee Cooper’s customers. 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.  On Friday at noon, Santee Cooper moved to Operating Condition (OpCon) 4 alert […]

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2 Killed In Hwy. 17A Crash In Summerville ID’d By Coroner

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the two woman who died in a three-car crash in Summerville. On Monday around 4:34 a.m. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was notified of a multiple-vehicle traffic accident on Highway 17A near the Sangaree Parkway. Hartwell said one woman was confirmed deceased on scene and another woman was […]

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BCSD To Follow Half-Day Dismissal On Tuesday Due To Wintry Weather

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, the Berkeley County School District announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday. After-school […]

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Berkeley County Government Offices To Close Early Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – With the threat of winter weather forecasted for our area starting on Tuesday afternoon, January 21, Berkeley County Government offices will be closing at 4 p.m. This will also include the following facilities: courthouse, convenience centers, library branches, Cypress Gardens and Berkeley Animal Center. The Berkeley County landfill will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. There […]