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Pinopolis Lock Closes For Maintenance

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Pinopolis Lock will be closed for maintenance beginning Monday, July 17, and will return to normal service on Friday, July 21. For updates on lock availability, boaters can call 843-899-LOCK (5625). The lock, part of the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric and Navigation Project, has been in service since 1942, when Santee Cooper first began generating electricity. […]

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Red Cross Urges Berkeley County Residents To Use Caution In Extreme Heat

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. In Berkeley County, residents can expect sunny skies with a high near 96 on Tuesday. Heat index values will be as high as 103°F. Heat indices meeting or exceeding that level can lead to dangerous heat disorders with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity in the […]

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Berkeley County Real Property Services Launches New Online Application Program

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County’s Real Property Services Department has launched a new online application program aimed at simplifying the process for residents to apply for and track various services with the department. The new program allows residents to submit and track their application(s) status online for property appraisals, tax credits related to the 4-percent and 6-percent assessment ratios, […]