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 Hosts Community Meetings to Identify Needs in the County
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, March 7, 2019) Berkeley County is in the qualification phase of receiving a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct activities in the low-to-moderate income areas of the…
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Executive Director Doug Smits Retires
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.- (Thursday, February 28, 2019) Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) Executive Director Doug Smits will retire Friday, March 1, following more than four years in the position and nearly 40…
Strong Odors Expected in Moncks Corner as Landfill Work Continues
Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) is warning residents in Moncks Corner, specifically the Fox Bank and Oakley Pointe neighborhoods, that an odor is expected the next few days as crews install new…
Supervisor Cribb visits Volvo Cars USA
Volvo Cars is up and running, rolling vehicles off the assembly line in Ridgeville. Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb and Assistant to the Supervisor David Kornahrens got a tour of the plant this…
Berkeley County Councilman Ken Gunn Passes Away
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.- (Thursday, February 7, 2019) Berkeley County Councilman Ken Gunn passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 after a battle with lung cancer. Mr. Gunn has served on Berkeley County Council since…
