BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Wassamasaw Tribe recently advocated for land preservation and Native American legislation during a series of private meetings at the State Capitol with legislators Sylleste Davis, Larry Grooms, and Brian Adams. Last week, representatives from the Wassamasaw Tribe engaged in productive discussions with lawmakers Davis, Grooms, and Adams addressing critical issues related to land preservation and the […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – South Carolina’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election is Saturday, February 24. The Early Voting Period for the Republican PPP is Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 22. During that timeframe, the following locations will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for registered Berkeley County voters (locations will be CLOSED February 18 – 19): *You must have your photo ID to vote (or […]

DNA will be processed at the Biological Science Center, helping increase the capacity and efficiency of DNA testing in the Tri-County area while also speeding up local criminal investigations.

All Berkeley County offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 9 in anticipation of severe weather, officials announced.

For the first time in almost a decade, Moncks Corner officially has a new mayor.

The 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Elections are taking place in South Carolina in February.

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – All Berkeley County government offices will be closed Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, December 27. Offices will be closed again on Monday, January 1. COURTHOUSE: The County Courthouse will be closed Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26, with the following Bond Court exceptions: The County Courthouse will […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Council adopted the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan at its meeting on Sept. 25, 2023. To view the full Plan, go HERE. Watch the full council meeting HERE. As a blueprint to guide the county’s growth over the next 20 years, the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan provides a framework of goals, policies, and implementation strategies […]

Since 2015, Michael Lockliear has served as the town’s mayor. However, this election year, he faces competition from political newcomer, Thomas Hamilton, 58.

This election cycle, there will be no countywide offices of Berkeley County on the November ballot. However, there will be municipal elections.