Berkeley County Early Voting Explodes With 307% Increase
The South Carolina State Election Commission announced Monday that 151,670 voters cast ballots during the first week of early voting, far exceeding the 120,178 voters who participated during the full early voting period in 2024.
NAACP Goose Creek Branch to Host Juneteenth Community Mural Experience
The NAACP Goose Creek Branch is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth through art, culture and community engagement during a special mural experience planned for later this month.
Planning Commission Delays Vote on 5,500-Home Cane Bay Expansion After Residents...
A proposed 5,500-home expansion near Cane Bay sparked hours of debate before the Berkeley County Planning Commission, with developers describing the project as a carefully planned village-style community and residents warning it could overwhelm the county further.
South Carolina Households Spend Nearly $1,800 a Month on Bills, New...
The 2026 State-by-State Bill Pay Market Report by doxoINSIGHTS found South Carolina ranks as the nation's 30th most expensive state for household bills.
Cane Bay Couple Arrested After Tip Leads Deputies to Suspects in...
Anthony Juedell Banks, 48, and Nicole Lasean Boyd, 46, both of Bering Lane in the Meridian neighborhood of Cane Bay, were arrested following an investigation into animal cruelty and illegal dog fighting.
South Carolina Tightens Red Drum Limits as Population Declines; New Rules...
South Carolina anglers targeting one of the state's most iconic saltwater gamefish will soon face new restrictions aimed at protecting a declining red drum population.
Goose Creek Man Sentenced After Fentanyl-Laced Pills Lead to Lawyer’s Death
A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after distributing fentanyl‑laced pills that led to the death of well‑known Charleston lawyer David Aylor, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Cane Bay Couple Wanted in Dog‑Fighting Case
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Cane Bay couple accused of running a dog‑fighting operation out of their home after deputies discovered 15 dogs living in severe neglect.
305‑Foot Tower Approved Near Huger to Strengthen 911, Radio Signals
Berkeley County’s Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved recently a 305‑foot cellular tower near Huger, a project county officials say is critical to strengthening 911 radio coverage as development accelerates in the Cainhoy and Huger areas.
Swedish Midsummer Festival Returns to Cypress Gardens June 13
One of Berkeley County’s most colorful cultural events is returning next month as the Swedish Midsummer Festival comes back to Cypress Gardens on Saturday, June 13.
