Nearly 3,000 job openings are coming to Florence County. Florence 1 Schools will revive a career center program to prepare students for jobs at the AESC electric vehicle battery factory.
The governor’s office on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion investment for a new Pee Dee battery plant to create a second plant that will employ 1,080 workers who will manufacture cells to be used in electric vehicle batteries.
Ready to get crafty? Florence's first Michaels arts and crafts store will open in the Commons at Magnolia near Magnolia Mall.
Stop for a quick bite at Florence's new grab-and-go restaurant. The gas station spot was born from a known downtown eatery.
It was a gesture of appreciation for fathers who are first responders at the Moncks Corner Fire Department.
Last week at the state House, we took significant steps toward addressing some of the more pressing challenges facing our state. From ensuring our energy infrastructure keeps pace with our growth to taking a stand against DEI in educational policy, I was proud to support and vote in favor of…
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), solidifying a partnership aimed at bolstering support for veterans and their families across the nation.
The House approved and sent the Senate a bill (H 5118) laying out the state’s energy policy over the next decade to ensure residents, businesses, and industries have enough power to meet the state’s growing population and economic development needs. The bill, the S.C. Energy Security Act, re…
Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services was honored as this year’s first responder agency recipient of a $5,000 donation from the 9/11 Heroes Run. Race officials presented the check March 22 to Berkeley County EMS at EMS headquarters in Moncks Corner.
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) will expand its “Inform. Inspire. Illuminate.” collection with two additional items.
More than 1,500 students representing 19 counties across the state will gather at the South Carolina State House on Thursday, April 11, to celebrate reading at the 2024 South Carolina Read-In.
Palmetto Railways is developing an industrial rail line to serve the Camp Hall Commerce Park and other developable properties in Berkeley County.
Berkeley County Government and A Father’s Place in Moncks Corner hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 3, to unveil the local nonprofit’s newly renovated facility at 255 N. Highway 52, Suite 7, in Moncks Corner.
A GoFundMe for an injured Moncks Corner Fire Department captain has raised more than $10,000, but the fundraiser’s organizer said more is needed as the timeline for his recovery is unknown.
At 8:03 p.m. Sunday, March 31, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell was notified about a fatal traffic accident on Treeland Drive in Ladson.
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of a Sangaree woman after the discovery of a significant cache of drugs.
Berkeley County Council member Josh Whitley has announced he will not seek another term, citing his belief that many elected officials stay in office too long.
Many Berkeley Modern Quilt Guild members in Bonneau recently entered quilts in Charleston’s Cobblestone Quilt Show in North Charleston.
Nexton announces swift leasing on Publix-anchored mixed-use center
Molly Owens-John filed and announced her candidacy Saturday, March 16, for Berkeley County Auditor.
Editor’s note: Child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these crimes. “Pornography” can imply the child was a consenting participant. Globally, the term child pornography is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.
A North Carolina man is dead after being shot Wednesday, March 20, by off-duty Summerville police officer Anthony DeLustro near Chick-fil-A on North Main Street in Summerville.
Berkeley County School District board members unanimously approved a record-breaking incentive for those who work in special education.
Berkeley County Government is hosting five public engagement sessions on its new Greenbelt Program. Community members will have the opportunity to share ideas on what land should be protected in Berkeley County and how to improve access to outdoor recreation.
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites Berkeley County residents to participate in its poetry contest for a chance to win a first-, second- or third-place prize in the following age levels:
The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall Farms in Mt. Pleasant is a long-standing family tradition. Fresh-picked strawberries, carnival rides and a variety of entertainment provide a reason for everyone in the family to spend some time on the farm.
Valinda Miller opened Turning Page Bookshop in 2019. She started a GoFundMe to keep the business open. More than $4,600 has been raised, and with that community support, she has been able to pay her landlord. But time is running out; she has until the end of May.
It was once just a clump of grass roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. Still, an effort began two years ago to change that. On Saturday, March 16, the American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek dedicated the memorial honoring military service and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) received a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties with the skill-building and mentoring support they need to succeed in …
Wilson Baggett, who has served as Berkeley County’s Assessor for the past 15 years, announced that he is running for Berkeley County Auditor this past week. Filing for the office opened Saturday, March 15.
In the Wednesday, March 13, edition of The Berkeley Independent, we published a story headlined, “Pinopolis Basin’s people after the war.” The article included inaccurate, offensive characterizations of formerly enslaved Black people in post-Civil War South Carolina and the conditions they faced.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday, March 19, the arrest of Ryan Nicholas Langdon, 31, of Goose Creek, on six charges linked to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Under the state government budget (H 5100, H 5101), approved by the House this past week and sent to the Senate, public school teachers and state employees would receive raises. The budget also includes $500 million in property tax relief for homeowners, with an average credit of $359, and $…
Berkeley Electric Cooperative members have given the not-for-profit utility high approval ratings statewide and nationally.
Operation was conducted after law enforcement received multiple tips about suspicious activity
The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is hosting a Spotlight on Local Women of Note from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Moncks Corner Library, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on its PY2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which addresses local housing and community development needs.
The flyover broke the quiet of a morning in the woods of The South Carolina Air National Guard’s jets honoring the memory of Gen. Francis Marion. The commemoration at his burial site — Belle Isle — was Tuesday, Feb. 27. General Francis Marion DAR and Col. Hezekiah Maham SAR hosted this year’…
At 6:27 p.m. Sunday, March 11, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell’s office received notification of a head-on traffic collision on North Highway 17A in Bonneau, resulting in a fatality.
Congratulations to Bonnie Crawford for her service to the Berkeley County School System.
Cordero Prioleau, 35, of Ladson, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to bank fraud.
The Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open positions from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the county administration building, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
Octavia Lashay Rivers, 40, of Goose Creek, was charged with one count of Fraudulent Acquisition or Use of Food Stamps valued at $10,000 or more and one count of Forgery valued at less than $10,000. Rivers was booked at the Berkeley County Detention Center.
The city of Goose Creek purchased the Wedding and Prayer Chapel and the lot it sits on at the intersection of Highway 176 and Old Moncks Corner Road this past year to transform the location into a new use: the Goose Creek Collective Arts Building that will serve as a focal point for the city…
At its Monday, Feb. 26, meeting, the Berkeley County Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission.
Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help fund and implement initiatives, programs and projects designed to increase litter prevention across Berkeley County.
At 2:52 a.m. Saturday, March 2, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell’s office was notified of a traffic accident on I-26 West Bound 203 that resulted in a fatality.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for a site-based assessment March 11-14 as part of a four-year process for re-accreditation administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA).
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is co-hosting “Garden and Grow: Vegetables” with Christopher Burtt, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Area Horticulture Agent, for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Monc…
After our week of furlough for House members, a time we used to strategically plan for what lies ahead, I returned to Columbia this week energized and ready to continue making progress on several key bills and initiatives. This week was full of significant legislative advancements, reflectin…
The Moncks Corner Library will have a Resume and Interview preparation class from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Resume Writing and Job Interview Preparation will give customers ages 16 and older resume enhancement and job interview preparation skills.
As if those who use Red Bank haven’t been through enough with the ongoing and costly sewer project there is more to come. A while back Berkeley County officials accepted a bid to replace aging sewer lines with larger pipes to increase capacity.
Berkeley Middle School's sixth-grade boys club recently raised $450 via a Valentines Day-themed fundraiser and donated the money to My Sister’s House.
Imagine being on a stage, but not just any stage – a theater on Broadway in Manhattan.
