The Public Information Office (PIO) serves as a liaison for local, state and national media on behalf of the County.
Mission Statement
Department Functions
The department coordinates press conferences, prepares press releases, and notifies the public about County news and events. The PIO office strives to be proactive and responsive with all important County news to ensure the flow of information is accurate, timely and appropriate.
The PIO office serves as a spokesperson for the County on many issues and handles all media requests for the County’s 44 departments and divisions.
The PIO office coordinates County ceremonies and events such as ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, and special announcements.
Social Media and Marketing:
The Public Information Office is responsible for all content on the County’s 15 social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Emergencies/Crisis Response:
The Public Information Office handles all public communication for crisis and emergency response.
Latest News
Berkeley County Approves State Accommodations Tax Funding for Local Organizations
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, December 1, 2023) – Berkeley County has awarded approximately $105,307 in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 17 different local nonprofits and organizations. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations made by the Berkeley County Accommodations…
Registration Opens for Community Development Block Grant Funding Community Fair
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (November 14, 2023) – Registration is now open for Berkeley County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Fair, which will be held on Thursday, December 14 from 6:00 p.m.…
Cypress Gardens Hosting Berkeley County Public Services Day
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, October 30, 2023) – Cypress Gardens will host Berkeley County Public Services Day on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. atthe park, located at…
Berkeley County Announces Early Voting Locations for 2023 Municipal General Elections
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, October 20, 2023) – Early voting for the 2023 Municipal General Elections throughout Berkeley County will start Monday, October 23, 2023. Registered Berkeley County voters may early vote…
Berkeley Animal Center Issues Urgent Plea Amid Severe Overcrowding
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, October 19, 2023) – Berkeley Animal Center is operating over max capacity and is urging the community to consider fostering or adopting. The animal center has had an…
