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2022: Berkeley County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Berkeley County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 16.9%.

By Berkeley Leader | Apr 19, 2025

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Berkeley County: Residents received $219.61 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Berkeley County, providing an average of $896 per capita to residents.

By Berkeley Leader | Apr 13, 2025

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Berkeley County ranks 46th highest in South Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $9,080 in 2022

By Berkeley Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Berkeley County received an average of $9,080 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in South Carolina.

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Berkeley County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By Berkeley Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Berkeley County, providing an average of $1,094 per capita to residents.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Berkeley County rise or fall in 2021?

By Berkeley Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Berkeley County received $372 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Berkeley County farmers in 2021 reached $802,852

By Berkeley Leader | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Berkeley County received $802,852 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Charleston County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Berkeley Leader | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Charleston County received $963,184 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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NCPD Participates In Event To Fight Hunger

By Berkeley Leader Report | Jul 8, 2023

NCPD officers were honored to participate in the Serve & Connect event at the Walmart on Rivers Avenue.

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City Breaks Ground on Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater

By Berkeley Leader Report | Jun 14, 2023

A new era in Goose Creek began on May 30, 2023, as a groundbreaking ceremony was held for an 800-seat amphitheater on the Municipal Center Campus.

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Together we can

By Berkeley Leader Report | Jun 14, 2023

Reflecting on 29 years of visionary leadership in the City of North Charleston.

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City of Goose Creek announces Volunteer sought for Cultural Arts Commission

By Berkeley Leader Report | Apr 1, 2023

The City of Goose Creek is seeking a volunteer to serve on its Cultural Arts Commission.

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Spring Concert Series

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 26, 2023

City of Goose Creek's family-friendly outdoor concert series returns to Central Creek Park in 2023.

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Art Walk in the Creek

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 26, 2023

You’re invited! Art Walk in the Creek takes place at Central Creek Park during Goose Creek Recreation’s first Spring Concert from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

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Volunteers sought for Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 20, 2023

The City of Goose Creek is looking for three volunteers to serve on its Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

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County, City of Hanahan Holding Ribbon-Cutting for Railroad Avenue Extension

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Berkeley County, in partnership with the City of Hanahan, will celebrate the completion of Railroad Avenue Extension in Hanahan with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m.

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Reminder: Blood Drive Tomorrow

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 16, 2023

American Red Cross of South Carolina is holding a blood drive TOMORROW, Thursday, March 16 at Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (212 Oakley Plantation Road, Moncks Corner)

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Crime Prevention Meeting

By Berkeley Leader Reports | Mar 13, 2023

The public is invited to a Goose Creek Police Department city-wide Crime Prevention Meeting, which will be held in the Police Training Room at the GCPD.