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Man Who Raped 85-Year-Old Hanahan Woman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
On Thursday, a judge sentenced a man to 30 years behind bars after Hanahan police said he broke into an elderly woman's home and raped her. The post Man Who Raped 85-Year-Old Hanahan Woman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Report Storm Damage
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County crews are assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby. Residents and businesses that sustained storm-related damage are urged to report it online HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 and leave a detailed message. The Citizen Call Line is for non-emergency calls...
32 BCSD Schools To Offer No-Cost Meals To All Students
Berkeley County School District will enter the 2024-2025 school year with 32 schools benefiting from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Program (CEP). The post 32 BCSD Schools To Offer No-Cost Meals To All Students first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Storms, Winds Damage Moncks Corner Businesses
As Tropical Storm Debby moves offshore the Georgia coast and over the Atlantic, its impacts can already be felt in the Lowcountry. The post Storms, Winds Damage Moncks Corner Businesses first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Offices to Close Early Due to Storm
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – All Berkeley County offices will close early today, Tuesday, August 6 at noon. This will include Berkeley Animal Center, Cypress Gardens, Library branches, the Berkeley County Landfill and Convenience Centers. Offices will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. Berkeley County Bond Court will be operating as follows: A decision will be made around the remainder of […] The post Berkeley County Offices to Close Early Due to Storm first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Opening Emergency Shelters Ahead of Debby
As Hurricane Debby approaches South Carolina, Berkeley County and Red Cross opened two emergency storm shelters at 6 p.m., Monday August 5, 2024. Cots, food, and water will be provided. The post Berkeley County Opening Emergency Shelters Ahead of Debby first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Santee Cooper Will Begin Controlled Spill at Santee Dam Tuesday
Santee Cooper anticipates that it will begin spill operations at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The post Santee Cooper Will Begin Controlled Spill at Santee Dam Tuesday first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Preparing For Debby
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for ‘historic flooding’ ahead of Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival to South Carolina. The post Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Preparing For Debby first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Prepares For Historic Impacts From Debby
As Debby approaches South Carolina, Berkeley County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor the storm and prepare for potential impacts. The post Berkeley County Prepares For Historic Impacts From Debby first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces SC’s Price Gouging Law In Effect
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Sunday that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. The post Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces SC’s Price Gouging Law In Effect first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency on Sunday in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby. The post Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Sandbags Available At These Berkeley County Locations
To help residents prepare for the storm, sandbags have now been delivered to the following locations in Berkeley County. The post Sandbags Available At These Berkeley County Locations first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Red Cross Urges South Carolinians To Prep For Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby is set to make landfall in the coming days and could impact most of South Carolina. The post Red Cross Urges South Carolinians To Prep For Tropical Storm Debby first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Santee Cooper Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby
Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects that Tropical Storm Debby may have on its service territory. The post Santee Cooper Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
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