Thursday, March 11, 2021
Berkeley County is home to many historic pineland villages, from Pineville to Pinopolis to Honey Hill. Read on to learn more about the history of these hamlets and the value of pine trees.
If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas about conservation efforts in Berkeley County, please reply directly to this email, reach out at robbym@scccl.org, or give me a call at (843) 723-5127. I look forward to hearing from you!
The Berkeley County Dispatch
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Monday, February 22, 2021
A proposed industrial complex on Jedburg Road in the New Hope community is threatening to destroy 13 acres of wetlands in Wassamassaw Swamp, eradicating wildlife habitat and compromising the area’s ability to withstand storms. Read on to learn more about the project and how to get involved.
If you have ideas for Berkeley County, please feel free to reply directly to this email, reach out at robbym@scccl.org, or give me a call at (843)…
Monday, December 14, 2020
I’ve been going to the upper Santee River with my dad since I was old enough to walk. We like to put in at Wilson’s Landing in our little aluminum john boat and float down the river, fishing for bream and bass. When I was young, in the heat of the summer, I’d jump out of the boat and swim in the cool water, digging giant mussels from the riverbed. It’s one of my…
Monday, November 9, 2020
For residents along Thurgood Road near Goose Creek, a way of life is being threatened. Unfortunately, this is becoming all too common in our neck of the woods. Read on to learn more about the situation and how to get involved.
If your community is experiencing a similar situation, please email me at robbym@scccl.org or call me at (843) 723-5127.
The Berkeley County Dispatch
When Willie Ford bought…
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Welcome to the October edition of our Berkeley County newsletter. I hope you are staying happy and healthy!
Autumn is officially upon us. This is my favorite time of year in the Lowcountry because it’s the perfect time to get outside. Autumn is the season of dove hunts over golden cornfields, bonfires in backyards with friends and family, fishing for speckled trout and redfish on the Cooper River, and brisk walks through woods brimming with…
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Welcome to the September edition of our Berkeley County newsletter. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well!
Fall is on the horizon. The days are getting shorter, the weather is ever so slightly starting to cool, and the kids are heading back to school, either virtually or in person. I appreciate the return of some sense of normalcy after a chaotic spring and summer. I hope you continue to stay safe, happy,…
