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Ladson Woman Arrested After Body Found In Shallow Grave

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman in connection with a recent homicide. Shannon Ann Bonilla, 49, is facing murder charges, according to the sheriff’s office. She was arrested Monday night. Deputies responded to an area off of Highway 78, Friday evening, in reference to a possible deceased person. Once deputies arrived on scene, […]

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Help Berkeley County Deputies Collect Diapers For Foster Care Babies

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for help collecting diapers and wipes for babies in foster care. Last year, the sheriff’s office said it was able to collect over 7,000 diapers and 16,000 wipes in two weeks for Closet of Hope, a local, non-profit charity that assists local foster children. To help, residents […]

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Freeze Warning Issued For Berkeley County Through Sunday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Berkeley County beginning Saturday, March 12 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, March 13 at 11 a.m. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 degrees are possible. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they […]

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Driver Killed After Striking Tree On Hwy. 176 In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County late Sunday night. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2019 Dodge Challenger was traveling west on State Road 176 when they ran off the road and struck a tree just before 11 p.m. It was not immediately clear what caused […]