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 Names John O. Williams New Economic Development Director
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, February 27, 2024) – Berkeley County has named John O. Williams, II the County’s new Economic Development Director. County Council approved the item at its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024. Williams is a Berkeley…
Project SEARCH Class Recipient of 2023 Salvation Army of Charleston, SC’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, February 15, 2024) – Berkeley County Government’s Project SEARCH class has been named the 2023 “Volunteer of the Year” by the Salvation Army of Charleston, SC. The organization…
Berkeley County Early Voting Info. for Republican Presidential Preference Primary
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, February 5, 2024) – South Carolina’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election is Saturday, February 24. The Early Voting Period for the Republican PPP is Monday, February 12…
Berkeley County Receives $1M SCDNR Grant for Mega Boat Landing Project
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, February 1, 2024) – Berkeley County has been awarded a $1 million US Fish & Wildlife Service grant from the SC Department of Natural Resources to help fund…
Berkeley County Opens Application Period for Accommodations Fee Funding
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, February 1, 2024) –Berkeley County has opened its application period for Accommodations Fee funding starting today, Thursday, February 1, 2024. Organizations in Berkeley County meeting the criteria of…
