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
Voter Registration Deadlines for 2024 SC Primary Elections
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, April 25, 2024) – The 2024 South Carolina Primary Elections will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024. State law requires a person to register to vote at least 30 days prior to an election. See voter…
Eight Fire Departments in Berkeley County Designated as “Fire Safe SC Communities”
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, April 9, 2024) – Berkeley County is proud to recognize eight local fire departments serving the County that Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) recently designated as “Fire Safe…
Stakeholders Break Ground on Orangeburg-Berkeley Reach Water Line Project
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, April 1, 2024) – Stakeholders celebrated a ground-breaking ceremony for the Orangeburg-Berkeley Reach Water Line Project earlier this morning, Thursday, March 28, 2024. The event took place near…
Berkeley County Auditor’s Office Providing Information on Property Tax Exemptions
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, March 25, 2024) – Berkeley County Auditor Janet Brown Jurosko and Deputy County Auditor Molly Owens-John are reminding the public of critical information about property tax exemptions available…
Berkeley County EMS Receives $5,000 Donation from 9/11 Heroes Run – Charleston, SC
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, March 22, 2024) – 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 –…
