BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 10% water rate increase on their upcoming November statement. With the increase, the average customer using 7,000 gallons of water will see an increase of $2.94 on their monthly bill. Sewer rates and late fees will not be changed. Berkeley County landfill will increase some disposal fees. The following […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The woman killed in Thursday’s car crash on Highway 52 has been identified. On Thursday, Sept. 20, at 11:40 a.m., 38-year-old Catherine Parker, of Moncks Corner was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 52 and Moss Grove Subdivision. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, her vehicle overturned and she was ejected and pronounced […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–An ex-South Carolina cop who made national headlines following the murder of his wife and molestation allegations has been arrested in China, according to a U.S. Marshal spokesperson. “We are aware of the reports that he’s been arrested,†the spokesperson told The State. “We are working with our international partners.†Daniel William Hiers, Jr. of Goose Creek is accused […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County leaders and emergency personnel prepare for storm impacts and encourage citizens to prepare for strong winds and potential flooding. Berkeley County Sheriff’s office is prepared for the potential threats from the storm. They have received additional resources from across the state, including additional troopers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, S.L.E.D. agents and National Guardsmen to […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper will have approximately 130 line and tree crews –roughly four times the number during normal conditions – working to restore outages on its system caused by Hurricane Florence, including more than 70 mutual aid and contract crews coming from Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri. Santee Cooper moved to OpCon 1 status on Friday. […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – As of noon today, Santee Cooper went to OpCon 2 alert status. This means a threat to Santee Cooper’s electric system is imminent, but effects are still uncertain. In preparation for Florence, operations at the Pinopolis Lock will also stop at noon tomorrow and remain suspended until further notice. Santee Cooper is urging customers to prepare […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As Hurricane Florence inches closer to the Carolina coast, Berkeley County officials are working around the clock to prepare. On Tuesday at noon, Berkeley County moved to OPCON 1. This means a disaster or emergency situation is in effect, full-fledged emergency response operations are on-going. Berkeley County is in the highest state of emergency operations. “What we feel […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–During a news conference Monday in Columbia, Governor Henry McMaster stated that mandatory evacuation orders will go out along South Carolina’s entire 187-mile coastline border starting at 12 pm Tuesday. Hurricane experts are predicting that Florence could be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in the Carolinas since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. “This is a very dangerous hurricane. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved to OPCON 2 at 12 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2018. OPCON 2 means a disaster or emergency situation is in effect, and the County is operating at a maximum preparedness level. Berkeley County Council will meet this evening to further discuss County preparations ahead of the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Animal Center will temporarily stop accepting animals on Monday, September 10 in preparation for Hurricane Florence. The shelter is currently asking for people to come foster the animals. Workers at the facility encourage people to make plans for their animals now. The shelter will not be accepting owner surrenders or strays until Hurricane Florence no longer poses […]
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