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Residents looking to take advantage of shorter wait times for early voting were a little disappointed when they showed up at the four different locations across Berkeley County. The wait was roughly two hours, sometimes more, but those in line at the Hanahan Library remained in pretty good spirits.

The long line stretching out the door of the Hanahan Library strung down a long walkway and curved onto the sidewalk along Murray Drive. The first day of early voting had arrived on Monday, Oct. 21, with no cloud in the sky.

Some popped open umbrellas for shade; one person was seen shading her head with her handbag as poll workers walked down the line and handed out bottled water. Some worked crossword puzzles to kill time, while others carried small stools to get off their feet.

“It went fine,” Tina Agree said after voting. “It’s super simple once you get in there, very simple.”

Agree added there were additional visitors during her wait.

“There were some people out there praising, saying all the things they believe in,” she said. “I thought it was not appropriate. I think they made them leave.”

That was the most drama on that day for those standing in line, which is what people like Goose Creek resident Sarah Pierce will remember.

“I was here this morning at 11, and I had a noon appointment,” she said, adding her wait was around two hours. “I was in line and realized I’m never going to make it. So, I had to leave and come back. It was in the sun. I had to get the umbrella out of my car. Plus, my feet don’t like standing on the concrete. It’s just too bad they can’t get it out of the sun.”

Some social media posts also mentioned the long wait and the lack of shade at the Moncks Corner site.

Early voting runs until Nov. 2 across the state. Berkeley County’s sites are the Hanahan Library on Old Murray Court, the Daniel Island Library on Daniel Island Drive, the election headquarters in Moncks Corner and the Redeemer R.E. Church in Pineville.

Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. during the early voting period. When voters arrive at the polling site, they will be asked to show photo identification.

Berkeley County announced on Oct. 23 that due to record-breaking early voter turnout, overflow parking is being made available at the old KJ’s parking lot at Bilo Drive in Moncks Corner.

According to the county's announcement, Tri-County Link will provide shuttle service from the overflow lot to the Berkeley County Administration Building at 1003 N. Highway 52. Traffic will continue to be rerouted at the administration building to accommodate the increase in visitors. During the first two days of the early voting period, 8,067 votes were cast throughout Berkeley County.

The South Carolina Election Commission also reports statewide record turnout for early voting. Voters are urged to prepare for longer wait times across all early voting locations and to consider bringing water, an umbrella and comfortable shoes.

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – It was a Monday night filled with tricks and treats as the Otranto Civic Club held its annual neighborhood Halloween decorating contest.

A cloudy but cool night set the backdrop as judges roamed the historic Hanahan subdivision in search of the funniest, scariest, and most creatively decorated homes this haunt season.

Skeletons of many shapes and sizes made appearances throughout the community.

One home on North Basilica Avenue is keeping the spirit of Halloween alive with its extravagant display. Here, skeletons run amok – many climbing trees, digging graves or scaling the front of the home. Be sure to look up as winged, bat-like skeletons hover overhead and ghosts fly across the yard.

The resident here tells us it takes roughly two weeks to set up their haunt scene; however, the threat of two tropical systems in September added a little extra time. What started small years ago has expanded to reach nearly every corner of the yard this Halloween. Some of the props, like a gate with stone pillars, are custom-made by the homeowners. Drive by and you’ll see fog rolling across the lawn and perhaps a real back cat or two on the prowl.

The home was awarded first place in the scariest category.

Next door, the “Fooregotten Souls Music Festival” is well underway. A group made up of skeleton rockstars, ‘Don’t Fear the Reapers,’ are performing Halloween favorites like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” or “Monster Mash” for passersby. But it’s the barebones spectators that may catch your eye – look closely and you’ll find a flashing groupie or two.

The scene comes with a werewolf serving drinks at the nearby bar, and witches are hanging out just off stage. They earned first place in the funniest category.

Music continues just up the road on Michelle Manor where a “swinging wake” is happening outside one home. Ghosts of every size are found haunting this yard as “Grim Grinning Ghosts” plays from an outside speaker. This scene came in second place for the most creative.

An unnerving display was found on Corsica Court where a home was illuminated in a red flickering glow. Outside stood several dark ghouls – will they be replaced with live actors waiting for a scare on Halloween night? This scene was awarded second place scariest.

Around the loop on Monte Sano Drive, you’ll find homes with happy inflatables, like a family of dinosaurs with their trick-or-treat pails. But continue your drive (or walk) and you’ll find a home just across from Roma Road that takes Halloween decorating to another level.

Neighbors say this home at 20 Monte Sano custom-builds nearly all of her props and scenes. It features a skeleton at a booth selling “Ghoulade & poison apples.” Large red-glowing columns with skeletons make up the fenced-in yard, and you’ll be greeted by the talking “plague doctor” out front. There is much to take in with this impressively decorated yard, so we recommend parking the car to take a closer look.

A sign there reads “Do not let Halloween be a thing of the past. Decorate, turn on your light, hand out candy … Be a community!” This scene was awarded first place for most creative during Monday’s judging.

On the opposite end of Monte Sano Drive is a home you simply cannot miss. Set with a purple and green glow are myriad Halloween animatronics. From witches to skeletons, a giant werewolf, and even the headless horseman — be sure to stop and see what this yard has to offer. The home won first place judge’s choice, and just across the street earned second place judge’s choice.

Here you’ll find large sheets of spiderweb draping portions of the yard. A frightening scarecrow, spiders, and skeletons are taking over!

Many other homes in the neighborhood are decorated with creative, fun, and scary designs. If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, we recommend a drive through the subdivision.

Neighbors say it’s a trick-or-treating hot spot on Halloween night and welcome any guests to come by for a little candy.

Scariest1st place – 11 N. Basilica2nd place – 3 Corsica

Funniest1st place – 13 N. Basilica2nd place – 20 Ravenna

Most Creative1st place – 20 Monte Sano2nd place – 12 Michelle Manor

Judges Choice1st place – 66 Monte Sano2nd place – 67 Monte Sano