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C&B, Pine Ridge Fire Departments Receive ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community Designation

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – C&B Fire Department in Ladson and Pine Ridge Fire Department in Summerville recently announced that they’ve received a “Fire Safe South Carolina” community designation by successfully developing community risk reduction (CRR) plans for their jurisdictions. “Big thanks to Chief Dunlap and all of his hard work on this achievement,” C&B Fire Department posted to social media […]

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BCSO Sheriff Warns Residents Of New Widespread Fentanyl Threat

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.- Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis wants to warn residents of a new widespread fentanyl threat. Sheriffs across South Carolina were alerted from the SC Sheriff’s Association regarding a public safety alert from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed […]

Education

Clemson Extension Offering Canning Classes

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Clemson Extension Service is offering food preservation workshops around the Lowcountry. Contact your local Clemson Extension Office or Gayle Williford at [email protected] or 843-719-4140 for more information. These classes are suitable for persons new to canning and those who want to brush up their skills to prepare safe home-canned foods. Current, research-based techniques and equipment will […]

Business

National ‘Chill Out’ Day: Kona Ice Truck To Distribute Free Icy Treats At Cental Creek Park

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – With Tax Day right around the corner, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal deadline, Kona Ice announced it will be hosting its eighth annual National “Chill Out” Day. On April 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., a Kona […]

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Public Meeting Will Discuss Revitalization Initiative For St. Stephen, Russellville Area

ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – Berkeley County Economic Development will host a Brownfield 101 community meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hut in St. Stephen, located at 180 Ravenell Drive. This informational meeting will provide more details on the $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Berkeley County Council accepted in September 2022. Economic Development officials and […]

Education

Enrollment For Low Country Virtual School Underway

Families in Berkeley County are encouraged to submit their applications with their home school member district to enroll their kindergarten-8th grade students in the Low Country Virtual (LCV) program. LCV is a full-time online option that combines the structure of a traditional school with the flexibility of online learning. Low Country Virtual is a shared online program that operates across […]