MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper crews departed today for the U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power to the region ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. Some residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas have been without power since Sept. 6. A total of 13 Santee Cooper employees, including 12 line technicians […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC– Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram has announced that Monday, October 16, 2017; Monday, March 19, 2018; and Friday, March 30, 2018 will serve as the make-up days for Friday, September 8, 2017; Monday, September 11, 2017; and Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The announcement was made Tuesday evening at the rescheduled Berkeley County Board […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Due to potential storm impacts and the closure of the Berkeley County Landfill, the City of Goose Creek’s Sanitation Collection schedule for next week will be as follows: Monday, Sept. 11: No sanitation collection (Goose Creek Department of Public Works Office closed) Tuesday, Sept. 12: Monday and Tuesday routes collected (DPW Office open) Wednesday, Sept. 13: normal Wednesday […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 2 at 12:00 P.M. Friday, September 8, 2017. Berkeley County leaders have been meeting and discussing preparations for any potential impacts Hurricane Irma could have on South Carolina. While the path of the storm is still uncertain, it poses threats to Berkeley County. The County is closely monitoring […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek City offices, including Municipal Court, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 11 and 12) due to Hurricane Irma. Goose Creek City Council’s Sept. 12 meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, Sept. 19. Additional closings and cancellations: The Goose Creek Community Center and Crowfield Golf Club will be closed from Sunday through Tuesday. All scheduled […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–All Berkeley County library branches will be closed Friday through Monday due to the threat from Hurricane Irma. NO MATERIALS DUE! In the interest of safety of its customers, during the week of 9/11 – 9/16: No items are due; No overdue fines; All items due during this time will have a new due date of 9/18. Library employees […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County council issued a State of Emergency at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 7 as preparations continue for Hurricane Irma. Council approved this at a special called meeting Thursday afternoon. Additionally, the decision was made that all Berkeley County Government offices, including courthouses, will be closed, effective tomorrow, September 7. This closure will continue through Monday, September 11, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for potential damages to our service territory from Hurricane Irma. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. Earlier today, Santee Cooper went to a Condition 4 alert status. This means potential disaster-causing […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As a precaution and in preparation for Hurricane Irma, Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner will be closed until further notice beginning tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 8). The park is open today until 5 p.m. The park is located at 900 Stony Landing Rd. in Moncks Corner. Beyond its historical offerings, the park is a popular destination for bird […]
HANAHAN, S.C.–With South Carolina expected to feel the impacts of Hurricane Irma in the next few days, the City of Hanahan is preparing for the worst. According to city leaders, Hanahan is being provided sand and bags by Berkeley County to assist those in need. Hanahan city employees will be on hand to assist with the filling and loading of […]
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