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Goose Creek Recovery Home Treasurer Arrested in $2.8K Theft Case

Brenda Carol Byrd, 63, is facing felony charges of breach of trust and forgery after investigators uncovered what they ...
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Construction Underway on 114-Unit Townhome Community in Nexton

Construction is underway on a new 114-unit townhome development in Nexton, marking the next phase of a growing residential area in Berkeley County.
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Berkeley County Community Rallies Around Game Warden Battling Cancer

SCDNR First Sergeant Jamie Mills, known to many in the region as “Beau Gator,” is currently battling stomach cancer.
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Statewide Burning Ban Now in Effect as Wildfire Risk Climbs

A statewide burning ban issued Friday is now in effect across South Carolina, including Berkeley County, as officials warn of heightened wildfire danger this weekend.
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Santee Cooper to Test Flood Plain Sirens March 30

Santee Cooper will conduct a test of its 15 warning sirens for the Santee Dam flood plain in Berkeley, Clarendon and ...
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Goose Creek Police Arrest Oklahoma Man on Child Solicitation Charges

An Oklahoma man is facing felony charges in South Carolina after Goose Creek Police Department investigators arrested him in ...
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New 988 Crisis Signs Added Across Berkeley County Boat Landings

In a push to address rising mental‑health concerns and support veterans in crisis, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has ...
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Berkeley Habitat Breaks Ground On Mission Center in Goose Creek

Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County celebrated a major milestone Wednesday, breaking ground on its new Berkeley Habitat ...
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Mud, Meth and a Gun: St. Stephen Motorcycle Chase Ends in Arrest

A high-speed chase on a small motorcycle tore through the St. Stephen area before ending in the woods — and with a major drug ...