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- [15 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Francis Marion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/01/15-surprising-things-you-never-knew-about-francis-marion/): Before there was Rambo, before there was Batman, Berkeley County had Francis Marion, the stealthy, scrappy guerrilla fighter of the American Revolutionary War.
- [Moped Driver Killed After Collision With Pickup Truck On Highway 17A](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2015/04/24/moped-driver-killed-after-collision-with-pickup-truck-on-highway-17a/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--On April 23, at 9 p.m. 42-year-old James Lee Garrett of Moncks Corner, was riding a moped on Highway 17A when he was struck by a pickup truck, according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury. The coroner stated that the truck was making a left turn on Farrell Street when he struck Garrett.
- [More Than 600 Additional Animals Saved as Euthanasia Falls at Berkeley County Shelter](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/26/more-than-600-additional-animals-saved-as-euthanasia-falls-at-berkeley-county-shelter/): More than 600 additional animals left Berkeley County's shelter system alive during the first year of a partnership with Charleston Animal Society, as euthanasia fell sharply and the county expanded efforts to keep animals out of the shelter in the first place.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Rescue Child, 2 Adults After Boat Capsizes During Severe Storm](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/24/berkeley-county-deputies-rescue-child-2-adults-after-boat-capsizes-during-severe-storm/): A young child and two adults were pulled from the water by Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies after their boat capsized during a severe storm Saturday afternoon.
- [Six New Businesses Join Nexton’s Growing Retail, Dining Scene](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/26/six-new-businesses-join-nextons-growing-retail-dining-scene/): Nexton is adding six new businesses to its growing commercial lineup, bringing more restaurants, wellness services and gathering spaces to the Summerville master-planned community.
- [16-Year-Old Arrested After Goose Creek Shooting Leaves Man Wounded](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/26/16-year-old-arrested-after-goose-creek-shooting-leaves-man-wounded/): A 16-year-old has been arrested on attempted murder and several other charges after a man was shot multiple times at a Goose Creek-area home Monday, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Berkeley County Economic Development to Host Small Business Workshop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/26/berkeley-county-economic-development-to-host-small-business-workshop/): As part of its free Small Business Workshop Series, Berkeley County Economic Development is hosting a “Business and Financial Management” workshop on Thursday, September 10, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner
- [Habitat for Humanity Launches ‘Heroes Build’ Home for Berkeley County Veteran or First Responder](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/26/habitat-for-humanity-launches-heroes-build-home-for-berkeley-county-veteran-or-first-responder/): Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is looking for a local veteran or first responder to become the future homeowner of a specially designated “Heroes Build” home planned for Moncks Corner.
- [Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater Will Not Seek Re-election](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/18/hanahan-mayor-christie-rainwater-will-not-seek-re-election/): Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater will not seek another term, bringing an approaching end to nearly a decade of service to the city and opening the door for new leadership at City Hall.
- [3 Arrested After Surveillance Video Captures Houseboat Burglary in Moncks Corner Area](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/18/3-arrested-after-surveillance-video-captures-houseboat-burglary-in-moncks-corner-area/): Three men have been arrested after surveillance video captured several people boarding a houseboat without permission and rummaging through property in the Moncks Corner area, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [324-Unit Apartment Community Opens Along Hwy. 176 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/20/324-unit-apartment-community-opens-along-hwy-176-in-berkeley-county/): More than 300 new apartments and townhomes are opening along the rapidly growing Highway 176 corridor in Berkeley County, adding another major residential development near some of the county’s largest employment centers.
- [Berkeley County Deputy Injured after Vehicle Rear-Ended on I-26](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/18/berkeley-county-deputy-injured-after-vehicle-rear-ended-on-i-26/): A Berkeley County sheriff’s deputy was injured early Tuesday morning after another driver rear-ended the deputy’s vehicle while the deputy was working traffic control near an Interstate 26 construction zone.
- [Berkeley County Mother Accused of Trafficking Daughters for Money, Drugs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/20/berkeley-county-mother-accused-of-trafficking-daughters-for-money-drugs/): Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, faces two counts of first-offense trafficking in persons and two counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk or causing harm, according to four arrest warrants issued in Berkeley County.
- [I-26 Traffic Shifts, Lane Closures Planned in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/20/i-26-traffic-shifts-lane-closures-planned-in-berkeley-county/): Drivers traveling along Interstate 26 in Berkeley County should prepare for overnight lane closures and traffic slowdowns this weekend as crews continue work on the I-26 widening and SC 27 interchange project.
- [New Moncks Corner Barbershop Rewards Honor Roll Students With Free Haircuts](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/20/new-moncks-corner-barbershop-rewards-honor-roll-students-with-free-haircuts/): A new barbershop is settling into Moncks Corner after celebrating its soft opening July 16, and its owner is looking to make an impact beyond the barber chair by rewarding local students for success in the classroom.
- [Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Block Federal Funding for Gender-Transition Research](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/19/rep-nancy-mace-introduces-bill-to-block-federal-funding-for-gender-transition-research/): U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who represents portions of Berkeley County in Congress and resides in the county, has introduced legislation that would prohibit federal funding for research involving gender-transition medical treatments, including certain surgeries, hormone treatments and puberty-blocking drugs.
- [Santee Cooper Activates Drought Plan as Lake Levels Drop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/13/santee-cooper-activates-drought-plan-as-lake-levels-drop/): Water levels at Lake Moultrie have fallen below Santee Cooper’s normal operating range as ongoing drought conditions and rainfall shortages continue across South Carolina.
- [Juvenile Shot in Moncks Corner, Police Investigating](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/14/juvenile-shot-in-moncks-corner-police-investigating/): A juvenile was taken to the hospital after being shot Friday evening in Moncks Corner, according to police.
- [More Than 40 Dogs, Puppies Rescued in Berkeley County Animal Cruelty Investigation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/13/more-than-40-dogs-puppies-rescued-in-berkeley-county-animal-cruelty-investigation/): More than 40 dogs and puppies have been rescued from a rural Berkeley County property as authorities investigate an alleged animal cruelty case involving conditions commonly associated with dogfighting operations.
- [Courtney Martin Takes Aim at Growth in Berkeley County Council Bid](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/courtney-martin-takes-aim-at-growth-in-berkeley-county-council-bid/): Courtney Martin, the Democratic candidate for Berkeley County Council District 5, says that growth is happening too quickly. Martin believes development has outpaced infrastructure and the county needs to slow the pace while roads, schools, public safety and other services catch up.
- [Goose Creek Native Named Commander of South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 6](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/goose-creek-native-named-commander-of-south-carolina-highway-patrol-troop-6/): Capt. Christopher M. Wooten has been promoted to commander of SC Highway Patrol Troop 6, which includes Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper counties.
- [Improper Lane Change Leads Berkeley County Deputies to Meth, Marijuana](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/improper-lane-change-leads-berkeley-county-deputies-to-meth-marijuana/): Martie Williams, 58, of Harleyville, and Justin Wayne Petty, 50, of Summerville, were arrested Aug. 5 on drug charges following the stop near North Main Street and Azalea Square Boulevard.
- [St. Stephen Library Invites Families to LEGO Free Play, Book Bingo Events](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/st-stephen-library-invites-families-to-lego-free-play-book-bingo-events/): Families in the St. Stephen area will have two opportunities to enjoy some creative fun at the local library this month, with LEGO building and a book-themed bingo game on the schedule.
- [Hanahan Man Arrested After Trying to Flee Police, Meth Found in Shoe: NCPD](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/hanahan-man-arrested-after-trying-to-flee-police-meth-found-in-shoe/): A Hanahan man was arrested early Sunday morning after police say he attempted to run from an officer investigating a report of suspected drug use behind a North Charleston business.
- [Jamestown Man Arrested on Cocaine, Trespassing Charges in North Charleston](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/12/jamestown-man-arrested-on-cocaine-trespassing-charges-in-north-charleston/): Timothy James McConnell, 40, of Jamestown, was charged with possession of cocaine base and trespassing after notice following the Aug. 7 incident, according to the North Charleston Police Department.
- [Goose Creek High Graduate Serves U.S. Navy Mission in Japan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/07/goose-creek-high-graduate-serves-u-s-navy-mission-in-japan/): Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Miguel Clark serves as a supply specialist with Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka in Japan, according to the Navy.
- [Contraband Smuggling Attempt at Berkeley County Jail Leads to Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/30/contraband-smuggling-attempt-at-berkeley-county-jail-leads-to-arrest/): A Berkeley County woman has been arrested and another is wanted after investigators say they conspired with an inmate to smuggle contraband into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [85-Year-Old St. Stephen Man Killed After Being Struck by Pickup](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/07/85-year-old-st-stephen-man-killed-after-being-struck-by-pickup/): An 85-year-old St. Stephen man was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Berkeley County, authorities said.
- [135 Berkeley County Crosswalks Upgraded as Part of Major Lowcountry Safety Initiative](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/07/135-berkeley-county-crosswalks-upgraded-as-part-of-major-lowcountry-safety-initiative/): More than 130 crosswalks across Berkeley County have been installed or upgraded as part of a years-long effort to improve pedestrian safety throughout the Lowcountry.
- [Bond set at $460,000 for suspect accused of tying up & torturing victim](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/10/09/bond-set-460000-suspect-accused-tying-torturing-victim/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A Sangaree man faced a judge in bond court Thursday evening accused of drug, kidnapping, gun and assault and battery charges stemming from an incident deputies say occurred inside his home on Village Green Circle Friday night. A judge set a $460,000 bond for Rueben Alton Gretton, 36, on all the charges and
- [Driver Dies After SUV Crashes Into Tree Off I-26 Exit Ramp In Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/08/04/driver-dies-after-suv-crashes-into-tree-off-i-26-exit-ramp-in-berkeley-county/): A driver died Tuesday afternoon after an SUV left Interstate 26 in Berkeley County, ran off an exit ramp and crashed into a tree, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Moncks Corner Native Charlamagne Tha God to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/31/moncks-corner-native-charlamagne-tha-god-to-receive-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/): Moncks Corner native Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelvey is headed to one of entertainment's most iconic landmarks after being selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Launches Countywide Tour to Help Seniors Avoid Scams](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/29/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-launches-countywide-tour-to-help-seniors-avoid-scams/): As scammers continue to develop increasingly sophisticated tactics, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is taking its fraud prevention message directly to the community.
- [Overton Beach Park To Close for the Season Beginning Aug. 3](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/30/overton-beach-park-to-close-for-the-season-beginning-aug-3/): Visitors planning one last summer trip to Overton Beach Park will need to do so before Aug. 3, as Santee Cooper announced the popular Lake Moultrie recreation area will close for the season beginning Monday.
- [Goose Creek Petsense To Close as Tractor Supply Shutters 75 Stores Nationwide](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/30/goose-creek-petsense-to-close-as-tractor-supply-shutters-75-stores-nationwide/): Petsense in Goose Creek will permanently close as part of a nationwide effort by Tractor Supply Company to shutter approximately 75 underperforming Petsense locations across the country.
- [Hanahan's Future Town Center Lands First Restaurants, Shops as Blackwells Corner Moves Toward 2027 Opening](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/24/hanahans-future-town-center-lands-first-restaurants-shops-as-blackwells-corner-moves-toward-2027-opening/): Developers behind Blackwells Corner on Thursday unveiled the first group of restaurants and retailers that will anchor the mixed-use development, a project designed to create the city's long-awaited town center with locally owned dining, shopping and gathering spaces.
- [Berkeley County Awards $2.6M Contract for Daniel Island Roundabout Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/29/berkeley-county-awards-2-6m-contract-for-daniel-island-roundabout-project/): Berkeley County is moving forward with a long-planned intersection improvement project on Daniel Island after county council approved a more than $2.5 million construction contract this week.
- [Moncks Corner's New E-Bike, E-Scooter Rules Now In Effect](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/29/moncks-corners-new-e-bike-e-scooter-rules-now-in-effect/): Moncks Corner's new ordinance regulating electric bicycles and electric scooters is now in effect, creating uniform safety standards for riders using the town's roads, sidewalks and multi-use trails.
- [New Historical Marker Preserves Story of Berkeley County's First Hospital](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/29/new-historical-marker-preserves-story-of-berkeley-countys-first-hospital/): A new historical marker unveiled Wednesday commemorates the history of Berkeley County Hospital, documenting how a local campaign to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium eventually grew into a general hospital that served Berkeley County for more than four decades.
- [Goose Creek Opens 2026 Veterans Banner Program to Honor Local Service Members](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/27/goose-creek-opens-2026-veterans-banner-program-to-honor-local-service-members/): The City of Goose Creek is once again inviting residents to honor the military veterans in their families through its annual Veterans Banner Program, with personalized banners set to line John McCants Veterans Park throughout November.
- [Camp Hall Commerce Park Named Nation's Top Industrial Park for Second Straight Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/27/camp-hall-commerce-park-named-nations-top-industrial-park-for-second-straight-year/): Camp Hall Commerce Park in Berkeley County has once again been recognized as the nation's top industrial park, earning the No. 1 ranking from Business Facilities magazine for the second consecutive year.
- [Century Aluminum Expands Goose Creek Smelter](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/27/century-aluminum-expands-goose-creek-smelter/): Century Aluminum Mount Holly Plant announced a major expansion to increase aluminum production.
- [Macedonia Residents Invited to Hear From Principals of Their Neighborhood Schools](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/26/macedonia-residents-invited-to-hear-from-principals-of-their-neighborhood-schools/): As students prepare to head back to school, residents throughout the Macedonia community are invited to attend a public meeting Tuesday evening to hear directly from two local school leaders about their plans for the upcoming school year and how the community can help support local students.
- [Berkeley County Boaters Asked to Watch for Manatees as Gentle Giants Return to Local Waterways](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/24/berkeley-county-boaters-asked-to-watch-for-manatees-as-gentle-giants-return-to-local-waterways/): If you're spending time on the Cooper River or Tailrace Canal this summer, keep an eye on the water. You may spot one of South Carolina's most unexpected seasonal visitors.
- [Hardeeville Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 41 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/23/hardeeville-man-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-on-hwy-41-in-berkeley-county/): A 71-year-old Hardeeville man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Berkeley County that overturned an 18-wheeler and sent multiple people to area hospitals, authorities said.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Injured After Goose Creek Man Charged With DUI Rear-Ends Patrol SUV](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/24/berkeley-county-deputies-injured-after-goose-creek-man-charged-with-dui-rear-ends-patrol-suv/): Two Berkeley County Sheriff's Office deputies were injured Thursday night after authorities say an impaired driver from Goose Creek slammed into the back of their patrol vehicle while they were on duty in Summerville.
- [Goose Creek Murder Suspect Brought Back After 21 Years on the Run](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/24/goose-creek-murder-suspect-brought-back-after-21-years-on-the-run/): Daniel Hiers Jr., 53, is back in U.S. custody after deputy U.S. marshals traveled to Shanghai, China, this week to take custody of him and escort him back to the United States, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
- [Santee Cooper Customers Invited to Weigh In on Proposed Rate Hikes](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/24/santee-cooper-customers-invited-to-weigh-in-on-proposed-rate-hikes/): Santee Cooper customers in Berkeley County will have an opportunity next week to weigh in on proposed electric rate increases during a public comment meeting at the utility's headquarters in Moncks Corner.
- [Berkeley County Property Owners Face Aug. 10 Deadline to Appeal Assessment Notices](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/22/berkeley-county-property-owners-face-aug-10-deadline-to-appeal-assessment-notices/): Berkeley County property owners who received a property assessment notice this year have less than three weeks to challenge the valuation before the county's appeal deadline.
- [Horse Island Fire 40% Contained as Firefighters Strengthen Lines Around 1,011-Acre Blaze](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/22/horse-island-fire-40-contained-as-firefighters-strengthen-lines-around-1011-acre-blaze/): Firefighters continue making steady progress against the Horse Island Fire in Berkeley County, increasing containment to 40% as crews work to secure the perimeter of the 1,011-acre wildfire burning in the Francis Marion National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
- [Goose Creek Felon Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Federal Prison for Gun Possession](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/22/goose-creek-felon-sentenced-to-more-than-9-years-in-federal-prison-for-gun-possession/): A Goose Creek man who led North Charleston police on a high-speed interstate chase before being arrested with two firearms has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina.
- [Convicted Felon Arrested After Berkeley County Traffic Stop Uncovers Guns, Drugs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/22/convicted-felon-arrested-after-berkeley-county-traffic-stop-uncovers-guns-drugs/): A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County ended with the arrest of a convicted felon after deputies allegedly discovered firearms, illegal drugs and evidence of drug distribution inside his vehicle, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Canady Branch Road Bridge Closed in Berkeley County After Heavy Rains](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/20/canady-branch-road-bridge-closed-in-berkeley-county-after-heavy-rains/): The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the Canady Branch Road Bridge in Berkeley County after heavy rainfall caused additional settlement of the structure.
- [Horse Island Fire Grows to 550 Acres as Evacuations Lifted Near Shulerville](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/19/evacuations-ordered-as-wildfire-burns-in-berkeley-county/): Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents near the Horse Island Fire in the Francis Marion National Forest, but officials are urging those living nearby to remain alert as the wildfire continues to grow.
- [BCSD to Kick Off New Year With OneBerkeley Back-to-School Festival](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/19/bcsd-to-kick-off-new-year-with-oneberkeley-back-to-school-festival/): With the first day of school just weeks away, the Berkeley County School District is inviting families to celebrate the start of a new academic year at its annual OneBerkeley Back-to-School Festival
- [South Carolina Students Can Earn White House Prizes by Reading 12 Books This Summer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/17/south-carolina-students-can-earn-white-house-prizes-by-reading-12-books-this-summer/): South Carolina students still have time to turn their summer reading into prizes — and even a chance to visit the White House.
- ['Celebrate The Season' in Moncks Corner Raises $100K for Charities](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/17/celebrate-the-season-in-moncks-corner-raises-100k-for-charities/): Santee Cooper announced this week that its 2025 Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour and festival raised $100,000 for local charities, bringing the event's total charitable contributions to more than $1.4 million over the past 15 years. (CREDIT: Santee Cooper)
- [Moncks Corner Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Dorchester County Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/17/moncks-corner-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-dorchester-county-shooting/): A 21-year-old Moncks Corner man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities say a shooting Thursday night in Dorchester County left one person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.
- [Berkeley County Awarded $22.5 Million Federal Grant for Major U.S. 176 Expansion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/15/berkeley-county-awarded-22-5-million-federal-grant-for-major-u-s-176-expansion/): Berkeley County has secured a $22.5 million federal BUILD Grant to help pay for a major widening project along U.S. Highway 176, a heavily traveled corridor serving the rapidly growing Cane Bay and Nexton communities.
- [Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macedonia](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/15/motorcyclist-killed-in-early-morning-crash-in-macedonia/): A 60-year-old Bonneau man was killed Tuesday morning after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 17A, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater Reprimanded by State Ethics Commission, Fined $2,100](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/15/hanahan-mayor-christie-rainwater-reprimanded-by-state-ethics-commission-fined-2100/): The South Carolina State Ethics Commission has found Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater violated the state's ethics law by participating in a city real estate transaction involving Carolina One Real Estate, where she worked as realtor, while failing to recuse herself from the matter.
- [Chaz Campbell Wins Hanahan City Council Special Election to Fill Vacant Seat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/15/chaz-campbell-wins-hanahan-city-council-special-election-to-fill-vacant-seat/): Hanahan voters have chosen Chaz Campbell to fill a vacant seat on city council, giving him a decisive victory in Tuesday's special election held to replace former Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hedgpeth, who resigned earlier this year following his arrest on federal child exploitation charges.
- [Goose Creek Promotes 21-Year Department Veteran To Police Chief](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/14/goose-creek-promotes-21-year-department-veteran-to-police-chief/): After more than two decades of rising through the ranks of the Goose Creek Police Department, Tom Hill has been named the city’s permanent police chief.
- [New Cake And Ice Cream Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/14/new-cakes-and-ice-cream-shop-celebrates-grand-opening-in-goose-creek/): A new dessert shop built around one of the most familiar pairings at any birthday party — cake and ice cream — celebrated its grand opening over the weekend.
- [Berkeley County Restaurant Report Card: 4 Receive 'B' Grades, 1 Gets 'C' In Latest Inspections](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/14/berkeley-county-restaurant-report-card-4-receive-b-grades-1-gets-c-in-latest-inspections/): Most Berkeley County food establishments inspected during the latest reporting period received top marks, but five fell below an A grade, including one Moncks Corner restaurant that received a "C."
- [3 Berkeley County Bridges Among 18 Slated For Replacement With Federal Grant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/14/3-berkeley-county-bridges-among-18-slated-for-replacement-with-federal-grant/): Three aging Berkeley County bridges — including two that have been carrying traffic for more than a century — are among 18 bridges across South Carolina slated for replacement as part of a statewide infrastructure initiative backed by a $23.5 million federal grant.
- [Moncks Corner Bluegrass Legend Chip Chipman Dies At 78](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/moncks-corner-bluegrass-legend-chip-chipman-dies-at-78/): Chip Chipman founded The Bluegrass Academy on West Main Street in downtown Moncks Corner, where he devoted himself to teaching and passing along the musical tradition he loved.
- [Berkeley County Leaders Remember Lindsey Graham As Powerful Advocate For Local Communities](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/berkeley-county-leaders-remember-lindsey-graham-as-powerful-advocate-for-local-communities/): Lindsey Graham, a Republican who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for more than 23 years, died Saturday after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71.
- [Macedonia High School to Mark 30 Years With Day of Remembrance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/macedonia-high-school-to-mark-30-years-with-day-of-remembrance/): Macedonia High School alumni and community members will gather at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, for MHS: 30 Years Later — A Day of Remembrance.
- [Hanahan Mayor’s Complaint Triggers Ethics Hearing for Councilwoman](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/hanahan-mayors-complaint-triggers-ethics-hearing-for-councilwoman/): A councilmember will face an ethics hearing next month after Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater filed a complaint with the South Carolina Ethics Commission earlier this year.
- [Moncks Corner Resident Chosen for Behind-the-Scenes Great Smoky Mountains Program](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/moncks-corner-resident-chosen-for-behind-the-scenes-great-smoky-mountains-program/): A Moncks Corner resident has been selected to join a leadership and educational program focused on one of the nation’s most visited national parks.
- [Santee Cooper to Test Flood Plain Warning Sirens](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/13/santee-cooper-to-test-flood-plain-warning-sirens/): Residents in parts of Berkeley, Clarendon and Williamsburg counties may hear warning sirens Wednesday morning as Santee Cooper tests its emergency notification system for the Santee Dam flood plain.
- [Berkeley County Remains Under Severe Drought As State Warns Conditions Could Worsen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/09/berkeley-county-remains-under-severe-drought-as-state-warns-conditions-could-worsen/): Berkeley County remains under a severe drought, and state officials warn that continued extreme heat and a lack of widespread rainfall could push parts of South Carolina toward the state's highest drought classification later this summer.
- [Jamestown Man Killed After Pickup Hits Fallen Tree](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/09/jamestown-man-killed-after-pickup-hits-fallen-tree/): A Jamestown man was killed Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck struck a fallen tree in the Francis Marion National Forest, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Developer Unveils Plans For Goose Creek's  Destination District](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/13/developer-unveils-plans-for-goose-creeks-destination-district/): A Lowcountry developer has unveiled conceptual plans for a 3-acre, mixed-use development in the heart of Goose Creek.
- [New Memorial Display Honors 386 Berkeley County Revolutionary War Patriots](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/09/new-memorial-display-honors-386-berkeley-county-revolutionary-war-patriots/): A new display honoring 386 American Revolutionary War patriots with ties to present-day Berkeley County was installed July 1 at the future site of a planned Revolutionary War-themed park off U.S. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [10 Amazon Finds That Can Help You Stay Cool During South Carolina's Summer Sizzle](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/08/10-amazon-finds-that-can-help-you-stay-cool-during-south-carolinas-summer-sizzle/): With temperatures expected to climb into the upper 90s through at least next week and heat index values forecast to reach 105 to 106 degrees by the Fourth of July weekend, it's shaping up to be one of the hottest stretches of the summer in Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Restaurant Report Card: 4 Restaurants Receive C Grades, 4 Others Earn B Grades in Latest Inspections](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/07/berkeley-county-restaurant-report-card-4-restaurants-receive-c-grades-4-others-earn-b-grades-in-latest-inspections/): Four Berkeley County food establishments received C grades, while four others earned B grades during the latest round of inspections conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
- [Berkeley County Makes It Easier to Reunite Lost Pets](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/07/berkeley-county-makes-it-easier-to-reunite-lost-pets/): Berkeley County has installed pet microchip scanning stations around the county to identify lost pets and help reunite them with their owners. The self-service station has a universal scanner to allow anyone to quickly scan a found pet for a microchip.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Issue 152 Citations During Busy 4th of July Holiday Weekend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/06/berkeley-county-deputies-issue-152-citations-during-busy-4th-of-july-holiday-weekend/): Berkeley County Sheriff's Office deputies issued 152 traffic citations while responding to hundreds of calls for service during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend that also saw six water rescues and assistance with two boating under the influence arrests.
- [Santee Cooper Receives National Community Service Award](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/01/santee-cooper-receives-national-community-service-award/): Santee Cooper has received national recognition for its commitment to serving communities across South Carolina, earning one of the public power industry's highest honors for community service.
- [Berkeley County Begins Sangaree Parkway Improvement Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/06/berkeley-county-begins-sangaree-parkway-improvement-project/): Drivers traveling through the Sangaree area should prepare for construction-related delays as Berkeley County begins a roadway improvement project aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety along Sangaree Parkway.
- [St. Stephen Man Arrested After Domestic Violence Incident](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/24/st-stephen-man-wanted-after-domestic-violence-incident/): Berkeley County deputies are searching for a St. Stephen man accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic violence incident that investigators say left the victim struggling to breathe and suffering visible injuries.
- [Berkeley County Residents Can Get Free Trailer Security Stamping at Tri-County Event July 18](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/07/berkeley-county-residents-can-get-free-trailer-security-stamping-at-tri-county-event-july-18/): Berkeley County residents will have an opportunity later this month to add an extra layer of protection to their trailers during a free trailer stamping event hosted in partnership with neighboring law enforcement agencies.
- [Woman Accused of Shoplifting, Threatening Harris Teeter Workers with Gun in Nexton Arrested](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/07/woman-accused-of-shoplifting-threatening-harris-teeter-workers-with-gun-in-nexton-arrested/): A woman accused of pulling a handgun and threatening to kill everyone inside a Harris Teeter after attempting to shoplift groceries has been arrested following a months-long investigation, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Issues Warning About Fake Bond Court Scam](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/07/01/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-issues-warning-about-fake-bond-court-scam/): The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a growing scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals, saying criminals are using fear and urgency to convince victims to send money for fake bond payments.
- [5 Arrested After Multi-Agency Crackdown Targets Illegal Street Racing in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/30/5-arrested-after-multi-agency-crackdown-targets-illegal-street-racing-in-berkeley-county/): A lengthy investigation into organized street racing across the Lowcountry culminated in a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in five arrests and could lead to the seizure of vehicles allegedly used during the illegal driving exhibition.
- [Human Remains Found in Tent in Berkeley County Wooded Area](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/29/human-remains-found-in-tent-in-berkeley-county-wooded-area/): Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered inside a tent in a wooded area off Maple Street in Summerville over the weekend.
- [Mississippi Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision in Hanahan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/29/mississippi-man-killed-in-train-pedestrian-collision-in-hanahan/): Authorities have identified the man killed after being struck by a train in Hanahan early Sunday morning.
- [Wingstop Opens First Moncks Corner Restaurant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/29/wingstop-opens-first-moncks-corner-restaurant/): The Moncks Corner location is open daily from 10 a.m. until midnight, providing lunch, dinner and late-night dining options for residents throughout Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Planning Commissioner Resigns After Gun Controversy During Cane Bay Vote](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/26/berkeley-county-planning-commissioner-resigns-after-gun-controversy-during-cane-bay-vote/): Berkeley County Planning Commissioner James Sineath has resigned following a controversial incident during Tuesday's meeting on the proposed Cane Bay Lake Village development.
- [St. Stephen Stabbing Ruled Justifiable Homicide After Armed Robbery Attempt](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/29/st-stephen-stabbing-ruled-justifiable-homicide-after-armed-robbery-attempt/): A man who fatally stabbed another man after being shot twice during an attempted armed robbery in rural Berkeley County acted in self-defense, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Fishing Trip Ends in Tragedy After Body Recovered from Berkeley County Diversion Canal](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/26/fishing-trip-ends-in-tragedy-after-body-recovered-from-berkeley-county-rediversion-canal/): A North Carolina man who traveled to Berkeley County for a fishing trip was found dead Friday morning after his body was discovered floating in the Diversion Canal, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
- [Goose Creek Travel Agency Named Best of South Carolina Regional Winner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/25/goose-creek-travel-agency-named-best-of-south-carolina-regional-winner/): A Goose Creek travel agency has been recognized as one of the state's top travel businesses after being named a Best of South Carolina regional winner in the Travel Agencies category.
- [Berkeley County Approves $377.4 Million Budget With No Tax Increase](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/25/berkeley-county-approves-377-4-million-budget-with-no-tax-increase/): Berkeley County residents will not see a property tax increase next fiscal year after county council approved a $377.4 million budget that invests in public safety, infrastructure and employee pay while maintaining what county leaders say is the lowest county millage rate in South Carolina.
- [Berkeley County Man Gets Life Without Parole for Child Sexual Abuse](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/25/berkeley-county-man-gets-life-without-parole-for-child-sexual-abuse/): A Berkeley County jury found Joseph Ray Truesdell Sr. guilty of five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
- [Planning Commission Advances Cane Bay Lake Village Development After Lengthy, Divided Hearing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/24/planning-commission-advances-cane-bay-lakes-development-after-lengthy-divided-hearing/): After a month-long delay for additional community meetings and discussions with neighboring residents, the Berkeley County Planning Commission gave the proposed Cane Bay Lakes development a green light Tuesday night, voting to approve a major rezoning request that would pave the way for a 5,500-home mixed-use community.
- [Moncks Corner Man, 21, Identified as Victim in Fatal Highway 52 Pedestrian Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/18/pedestrian-killed-in-early-morning-moncks-corner-crash/): A pedestrian was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, according to local authorities.
- [Berkeley County Awards More Than $1 Million to Parks, Nonprofits and Community Projects](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/24/berkeley-county-awards-more-than-1-million-to-parks-nonprofits-and-community-projects/): More than $1 million in federal funding is headed to communities across Berkeley County after county council approved a slate of grants aimed at improving parks, public facilities, emergency services and community programs.
- [Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Roommate, Threatening BCSO Deputy; ICE Detainer Issued](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/22/man-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-roommate-threatening-bcso-deputy-ice-detainer-issued/): Elias Izquierdo-Manuel, 27, has been arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm and threatening the life of a public official.
- [BCSD Advances Proposed Budget With Raises for Employees, No Tax Increase](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/22/bcsd-advances-proposed-budget-with-raises-for-employees-no-tax-increase/): Teachers and school employees in Berkeley County could see pay increases next school year under a proposed budget that district leaders say strengthens student services, supports staff and accommodates continued growth — all without raising taxes on county residents.
- ['This Is My Birthplace': Berkeley County Woman Fears Cane Bay Expansion Could Surround Family Land](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/20/this-is-my-birthplace-berkeley-county-woman-fears-cane-bay-expansion-could-surround-family-land/): One Berkeley County homeowner says the proposed Cane Bay expansion project would dramatically alter the landscape surrounding her home.
- [Bonneau Woman Accused of Throwing Chemical Substance on Man, Causing Severe Burns](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/19/bonneau-woman-accused-of-throwing-chemical-substance-on-man-causing-severe-burns/): Lindsay Nicole Garcia, 38, of Jinks Lane, has been charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and first-degree burglary following an investigation into the June 15 incident.
- [Lacey Park to Close June 24 as Moncks Corner Launches Major Revitalization Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/18/lacey-park-to-close-june-24-as-moncks-corner-launches-major-revitalization-project/): Lacey Park will close beginning June 24 as construction gets underway on a comprehensive revitalization project that will bring new recreational amenities, infrastructure upgrades and expanded opportunities for youth and adult sports programs.
- [Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell Named SC Coroner of the Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/18/berkeley-county-coroner-darnell-hartwell-named-sc-coroner-of-the-year/): Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell has been named the 2026 South Carolina Coroner of the Year, earning one of the profession's highest honors for his leadership, public service and efforts to advance medicolegal death investigations across the state.
- [Not Exactly Amazon Delivery: Alligator Shows Up on Moncks Corner Front Porch](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/17/not-exactly-amazon-delivery-alligator-shows-up-on-moncks-corner-front-porch/): A Berkeley County homeowner got an unexpected wildlife encounter this week when a large alligator decided to make itself comfortable on the front porch of a Moncks Corner residence.
- [Berkeley County Early Voting Begins This Week for Statewide Primary Runoffs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/16/berkeley-county-early-voting-begins-this-week-for-statewide-primary-runoffs/): Early voting begins Wednesday, June 17, and continues through Thursday, June 18, with polling locations open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
- [Summerville Man Charged With Kidnapping, Meth Distribution After Hotel Raid](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/15/summerville-man-charged-with-kidnapping-meth-distribution-after-hotel-raid/): Authorities say Seth Payeur was taken into custody inside a hotel room during the operation, which was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the search and arrest.
- [2 Residential Fires Keep Berkeley County Crews Busy During Weekend Storms](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/15/2-residential-fires-keep-berkeley-county-crews-busy-during-weekend-storms/): Six people receive emergency aid after residential fire in Moncks Corner; separate structure fire reported in Goose Creek during severe weather outbreak.
- [Prime Day Prep: The Most‑Wanted Deals for South Carolina Households This Summer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/15/prime-day-prep-the-most-wanted-deals-for-south-carolina-households-this-summer/): Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, running June 23–26, and South Carolina shoppers are already gearing up for one of the biggest online sales events of the year.
- [Chicken Poop Bingo? Goose Creek Fundraiser Promises Laughs, Prizes for a Good Cause](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/14/chicken-poop-bingo-goose-creek-fundraiser-promises-laughs-prizes-for-a-good-cause/): A Berkeley County animal advocacy group is inviting residents to gather at Stone's Throw Brewing later this month for an event that combines cold drinks, food, fundraising and some very unpredictable chickens.
- [Multiple Water Rescues Underway on Lake Moultrie Amid Severe Storms in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/14/multiple-water-rescues-underway-on-lake-moultrie-amid-severe-storms-in-berkeley-county/): Emergency crews are urging boaters to get off Lake Moultrie immediately as severe weather moves across Berkeley County, prompting multiple water rescues Sunday afternoon.
- [South Carolina Health Officials Urge Sun Safety as Summer Approaches](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/14/south-carolina-health-officials-urge-sun-safety-as-summer-approaches/): As temperatures climb and families head outdoors for beach trips, ball games, pool days and backyard barbecues, South Carolina health officials are warning that the summer sun may pose a greater threat than many realize.
- [Moncks Corner Man Killed in Cypress Gardens Road Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/14/moncks-corner-man-killed-in-cypress-gardens-road-crash/): A Moncks Corner man was killed early Sunday after his vehicle veered off Cypress Gardens Road and struck a tree, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [BCSD Celebrates Opening of 2 New Schools Ahead of Fall Semester](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/13/bcsd-celebrates-opening-of-2-new-schools-ahead-of-fall-semester/): Berkeley County School District is preparing to open the doors to two brand-new schools this fall, a milestone district leaders say reflects the rapid growth occurring across the county.
- [Roper St. Francis Completes Major Expansion of Berkeley Hospital](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/13/roper-st-francis-completes-major-expansion-of-berkeley-hospital/): Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Wednesday the completion of a three-year expansion project at Berkeley Hospital, a sweeping undertaking that doubled the hospital's bed capacity, expanded critical services and added hundreds of healthcare jobs to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions.
- [Before You Drive That Golf Cart in Berkeley County, Make Sure You’re Legal.](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/13/before-you-drive-that-golf-cart-in-berkeley-county-make-sure-youre-legal/): In Berkeley County, where golf carts are everywhere from Cane Bay to Moncks Corner to the lake communities, it’s important to remember that a golf cart on a public road is still a motor vehicle — and the law treats it like one.
- [Berkeley County Warns Residents Not to Toss Lithium-Ion Batteries in Trash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/12/berkeley-county-warns-residents-not-to-toss-lithium-ion-batteries-in-trash/): Berkeley County officials are urging residents to think twice before throwing away old lithium-ion batteries, warning that improper disposal can create serious fire and explosion hazards at local waste facilities.
- [Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park to Open June 29](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/12/lions-beach-at-berkeley-county-waterfront-park-to-open-june-29/): Berkeley County officials announced Friday that Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will officially open to the public on June 29, giving visitors access to a swimming beach along the shores of Lake Moultrie for the first time.
- [Moncks Corner Considers New E-bike, E-scooter Regulations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/12/moncks-corner-considers-new-e-bike-e-scooter-regulations/): As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common on streets, trails and neighborhoods across Moncks Corner, town leaders are preparing to consider a new ordinance aimed at improving safety for riders, pedestrians and motorists alike.
- [Berkeley County Reports First Heat-Related Death of 2026](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/12/berkeley-county-reports-first-heat-related-death-of-2026/): Berkeley County has recorded its first heat-related death of the year, prompting officials to remind residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.
- [Inmate Dies at McDougall Correctional Institution, Berkeley County Coroner Confirms](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/12/inmate-dies-at-mcdougall-correctional-institution-berkeley-county-coroner-confirms/): An inmate at McDougall Correctional Institution has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
- [Kairos Mediterranean Opens in Goose Creek at Carnes Crossroads](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/11/kairos-mediterranean-opens-in-goose-creek-at-carnes-crossroads/): Kairos Mediterranean recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant at 2820 N. Main St., Suite A, in Goose Creek, with Mayor Greg Habib and members of city council joining restaurant representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- [Modern + Main Realty Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/11/modern-main-realty-celebrates-grand-opening-in-downtown-moncks-corner/): Community members, local leaders and supporters gathered in downtown Moncks Corner this week to celebrate the grand opening of Modern + Main Realty.
- [Berkeley County Restaurant Report Card: 4 Eateries Receive "B" Grades in Latest Health Inspections](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/11/berkeley-county-restaurant-report-card-4-eateries-receive-b-grades-in-latest-health-inspections/): If you're planning your next meal out, the latest South Carolina Department of Public Health inspection reports offer a glimpse into how local restaurants performed during recent health inspections.
- [19-Year-Old Moncks Corner Man Identified in Fatal Foxbank Plantation Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/11/19-year-old-moncks-corner-man-identified-in-fatal-foxbank-plantation-shooting/): Authorities have identified the victim killed in a Wednesday afternoon shooting near Foxbank Plantation as 19-year-old Austin T. Bile of Moncks Corner.
- [Reformed Church Plant Explores Expansion Into Berkeley County, Lowcountry](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/10/reformed-church-plant-explores-expansion-into-berkeley-county-lowcountry/): A church denomination with roots stretching back more than a century is exploring the possibility of planting a new congregation in the Lowcountry, after hearing from local families seeking a church grounded in historic Reformed theology and biblical authority.
- [1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured After Shooting Near Moncks Corner Gas Station](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/10/one-dead-another-critically-injured-after-shooting-near-foxbank-plantation/): A reported armed robbery in the Foxbank Plantation area of Moncks Corner turned deadly Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person dead, another critically injured and prompting a large law enforcement response.
- [Former Bonneau Town Employee Charged with Embezzlement of Public Funds](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/10/former-bonneau-town-employee-charged-with-embezzlement-of-public-funds/): Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Wednesday that Jorden Brooke Humbert, 26, of St. Stephen, was arrested and charged with embezzlement of public funds following an investigation by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Berkeley County EMS Honored for Lifesaving Cardiac and Pediatric Trauma Care](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/10/berkeley-county-ems-honored-for-lifesaving-cardiac-and-pediatric-trauma-care/): Berkeley County EMS has earned two major recognitions for its emergency medical response efforts, including the highest level of cardiac care recognition from the American Heart Association and special honors for pediatric trauma care from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
- [SC Primary 2026: How Berkeley County Voted](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/09/sc-primary-2026-how-berkeley-county-voted/): Berkeley County voters are weighing in on several major statewide contests — including races for U.S. House, State Senate, and key constitutional offices — along with the county’s only local race on today’s ballot.
- [Kitten Thrown From Moving Vehicle in Hanahan Finds New Home as Animal Cruelty Investigation Continues](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/09/kitten-thrown-from-moving-vehicle-in-hanahan-finds-new-home-as-animal-cruelty-investigation-continues/): A kitten that survived being thrown from a moving vehicle in Hanahan last week has found a new home and is recovering well, according to Hanahan Animal Control, as authorities continue their search for the person responsible for the act.
- [Berkeley County STEM Teachers to Benefit from $25K Grant Supporting Future Healthcare Workforce](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/08/berkeley-county-stem-teachers-to-benefit-from-25k-grant-supporting-future-healthcare-workforce/): More Berkeley County students could soon gain greater exposure to careers in healthcare, science and technology thanks to a new $25,000 grant awarded to a regional educator training program that includes Berkeley County School District teachers.
- [Berkeley County Unveils Major Jail Expansion Aimed at Reducing Overcrowding, Improving Safety](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/08/berkeley-county-unveils-major-jail-expansion-aimed-at-reducing-overcrowding-improving-safety/): New 80,000-square-foot addition adds beds, medical services, educational space and rehabilitation programs at Hill-Finklea Detention Center
- [July 4 Events Planned Across Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/07/july-4-events-planned-across-berkeley-county/): Communities across the county are planning fireworks displays, live music, family activities, food vendors and patriotic celebrations as Americans mark the nation's 250th birthday on July 4.
- [New Soup Kitchen Opens at Moncks Corner Baptist Church, Expanding Services for Families in Need](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/07/new-soup-kitchen-opens-at-moncks-corner-baptist-church-expanding-services-for-families-in-need/): After two years of planning and construction, Moncks Corner Baptist Church has officially opened a new soup kitchen designed to help meet the growing needs of families and individuals facing food insecurity in Berkeley County.
- [Hanahan Police Warn Residents of Nationwide Phishing Scam Targeting Permit Applicants](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/05/hanahan-police-warn-residents-of-nationwide-phishing-scam-targeting-permit-applicants/): Hanahan police are warning residents and business owners to be on alert after reports surfaced of scammers posing as city planning officials in an attempt to collect fraudulent permit fees.
- [From Ghost Stories to Revolutionary Heroes: 15 Berkeley County Books Every Local Should Read](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/05/from-ghost-stories-to-revolutionary-heroes-15-berkeley-county-books-every-local-should-read/): Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lifelong local or someone wanting to better understand the region, these books offer a fascinating look into the people, places and events that define Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Corruption, Murder Cases Highlighted In Sheriff's Book](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2023/05/29/berkeley-county-corruption-murder-cases-highlighted-in-sheriffs-book/): When he's not enforcing the law, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis is promoting his latest book he co-authored with Daniel J. Crooks, a South Carolina constable.
- [Berkeley County Announces July 4 Holiday Closures](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/05/berkeley-county-announces-july-4-holiday-closures/): Berkeley County residents planning to visit government offices, libraries or the courthouse during the Independence Day holiday weekend will need to make alternate arrangements, as several county facilities will close in observance of the July 4 holiday.
- [Neat & Noble Bourbon Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/05/neat-noble-bourbon-bar-celebrates-grand-opening-in-nexton/): After spending a week fine-tuning its operations during a soft opening, Neat & Noble Bourbon Bar officially celebrated its grand opening Thursday, June 4, welcoming community leaders, guests and bourbon enthusiasts to its new home in Downtown Nexton.
- [Public Invited to Weigh In on Traffic Solutions for Congested US 17A Corridor](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/05/public-invited-to-weigh-in-on-traffic-solutions-for-congested-us-17a-corridor/): As growth continues to fuel traffic headaches across parts of Berkeley and Dorchester counties, transportation planners are asking residents to help shape the future of one of the region's most congested corridors.
- [Artists to Take Center Stage at Goose Creek's 'Worlds Collide' Showcase This Weekend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/04/artists-to-take-center-stage-at-goose-creeks-worlds-collide-showcase-this-weekend/): A new artist showcase aimed at celebrating creativity, culture and community is set to debut in Goose Creek this weekend.
- [Goose Creek Police to Host Annual Hot Pursuit 5K](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/04/goose-creek-police-to-host-annual-hot-pursuit-5k/): The Goose Creek Police Department is inviting runners, walkers and families to lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement next month for a cause that extends well beyond the finish line.
- [Berkeley County Schools to Provide Free Summer Meals for Children Beginning June 8](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/04/berkeley-county-schools-to-provide-free-summer-meals-for-children-beginning-june-8/): Thousands of Berkeley County children will have access to free breakfast and lunch this summer as Berkeley County School District prepares to launch its annual summer meal program on June 8.
- [Trapped Ducklings Rescued from Storm Drain by Central Berkeley Fire Crews](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/04/trapped-ducklings-rescued-from-storm-drain-by-central-berkeley-fire-crews/): A routine day for first responders in Berkeley County took an unusual turn this week when firefighters found themselves carrying out a rescue mission involving some of the area's smallest residents.
- [Goose Creek's New Community Event Center Expected to Open by End of 2026](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/03/goose-creeks-new-community-event-center-expected-to-open-by-end-of-2026/): A new multi-purpose community gathering space being built adjacent to Goose Creek City Hall is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, according to city officials.
- [Moncks Corner Police Ask Public to Report Unauthorized Camps as Town Enforces Camping Ordinance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/03/moncks-corner-police-ask-public-to-report-unauthorized-camps-as-town-enforces-camping-ordinance/): The Moncks Corner Police Department is asking residents to report unauthorized camping locations within town limits as officials work to enforce local ordinances aimed at addressing public safety, sanitation, and environmental concerns.
- [Democratic Senate Candidate Annie Andrews Highlights Healthcare, Affordability Ahead of June 9 Primary](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/03/democratic-senate-candidate-annie-andrews-highlights-healthcare-affordability-ahead-of-june-9-primary/): With early voting underway across South Carolina and set to conclude Friday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews is making her case to voters ahead of the June 9 primary election.
- [Giant Pizza Slices Arrive in Moncks Corner as Benny Ernesto’s Opens Its Doors](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/02/giant-pizza-slices-arrive-in-moncks-corner-as-benny-ernestos-opens-its-doors/): Pizza lovers in Moncks Corner now have a new option for oversized slices and New York-style pies.
- [Kitten Thrown From Moving Vehicle in Hanahan; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/03/kitten-thrown-from-moving-vehicle-in-hanahan-authorities-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward/): Hanahan Animal Control and the Hanahan Police Department are asking for the public’s help after a kitten was thrown from a moving vehicle Wednesday morning.
- [Moncks Corner Secures $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Boost Pedestrian Safety](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/27/moncks-corner-secures-1-2-million-federal-grant-to-boost-pedestrian-safety/): A $1.2 million federal grant is headed to Moncks Corner to help build a new pedestrian‑focused mobility corridor, a project local leaders say will improve safety and connectivity for residents across the growing town.
- [Tri-County Orange Walk Returns to Moncks Corner to Honor Victims, Raise Awareness About Gun Violence](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/02/tri-county-orange-walk-returns-to-moncks-corner-to-honor-victims-raise-awareness-about-gun-violence/): More than a decade after a young Berkeley County man's life was cut short by gun violence, his family and supporters will once again take to the streets of Moncks Corner to honor his memory and promote safer communities.
- [Crime Victims Foundation Collects 23 Bags Of Trash Along Highway 52](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2015/03/24/crime-victims-foundation-collects-collects-23-bags-of-trash-along-highway-52/): ST. STEPHEN, S.C.--One local organization in Berkeley County is doing its part to keep Berkeley Co. roads clean and free from trash. Recently, members of the Bradley Blake Foundation walked along Highway 52 in St. Stephen, picking up trash littered along the roadway. When they were finished, they had collected 23 bags of trash and
- [NAACP Goose Creek Branch to Host Juneteenth Community Mural Experience](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/01/naacp-goose-creek-branch-to-host-juneteenth-community-mural-experience/): The NAACP Goose Creek Branch is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth through art, culture and community engagement during a special mural experience planned for later this month.
- [Cafe Hosanna Brings Faith, Fresh Bread and Matcha to Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/01/cafe-hosanna-brings-faith-fresh-bread-and-matcha-to-goose-creek/): A new locally owned cafe is drawing attention in Goose Creek with its unique blend of Japanese-inspired baked goods, specialty matcha drinks and a faith-centered mission.
- [Berkeley County Early Voting Explodes With 307% Increase](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/06/01/berkeley-county-early-voting-explodes-with-307-increase/): The South Carolina State Election Commission announced Monday that 151,670 voters cast ballots during the first week of early voting, far exceeding the 120,178 voters who participated during the full early voting period in 2024.
- [Memorial Day Weekend in Berkeley County: 10 Backyard Essentials You’ll Actually Use This Summer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/memorial-day-weekend-in-berkeley-county-10-backyard-essentials-youll-actually-use-this-summer/): Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in Berkeley County — and if you’re like most Lowcountry families, that means cookouts, lake days, beach trips, and backyard gatherings are about to be in full swing.
- [Berkeley County Seniors Can Apply for $50 in Fresh Produce Benefits this June](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/20/berkeley-county-seniors-can-apply-for-50-in-fresh-produce-benefits-this-june/): Low-income seniors in Berkeley County will soon have the opportunity to receive free vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables through South Carolina’s annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
- [Before You Jump In: 10 Water Safety Essentials Every SC Family Needs This Summer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/22/before-you-jump-in-10-water-safety-essentials-every-sc-family-needs-this-summer/): As South Carolinians head outdoors to cool off this summer, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents and visitors to make water safety a priority while enjoying pools, lakes, rivers, beaches and hot tubs.
- [Planning Commission Delays Vote on 5,500-Home Cane Bay Expansion After Residents Voice Concerns](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/30/planning-commission-delays-vote-on-5500-home-cane-bay-expansion-after-residents-voice-concerns/): A proposed 5,500-home expansion near Cane Bay sparked hours of debate before the Berkeley County Planning Commission, with developers describing the project as a carefully planned village-style community and residents warning it could overwhelm the county further.
- [South Carolina Households Spend Nearly $1,800 a Month on Bills, New Report Finds](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/29/south-carolina-households-spend-nearly-1800-a-month-on-bills-new-report-finds/): The 2026 State-by-State Bill Pay Market Report by doxoINSIGHTS found South Carolina ranks as the nation's 30th most expensive state for household bills.
- [Cane Bay Couple Wanted in Dog‑Fighting Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/28/cane-bay-couple-wanted-in-dog-fighting-case/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Cane Bay couple accused of running a dog‑fighting operation out of their home after deputies discovered 15 dogs living in severe neglect.
- [Cane Bay Couple Arrested After Tip Leads Deputies to Suspects in Dog‑Fighting Investigation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/29/cane-bay-couple-arrested-after-tip-leads-deputies-to-suspects-in-dog-fighting-investigation/): Anthony Juedell Banks, 48, and Nicole Lasean Boyd, 46, both of Bering Lane in the Meridian neighborhood of Cane Bay, were arrested following an investigation into animal cruelty and illegal dog fighting.
- [South Carolina Tightens Red Drum Limits as Population Declines; New Rules Begin July 2026](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/28/south-carolina-tightens-red-drum-limits-as-population-declines-new-rules-begin-july-2026/): South Carolina anglers targeting one of the state's most iconic saltwater gamefish will soon face new restrictions aimed at protecting a declining red drum population.
- [305‑Foot Tower Approved Near Huger to Strengthen 911, Radio Signals](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/28/305-foot-tower-approved-near-huger-to-strengthen-911-radio-signals/): Berkeley County’s Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved recently a 305‑foot cellular tower near Huger, a project county officials say is critical to strengthening 911 radio coverage as development accelerates in the Cainhoy and Huger areas.
- [Goose Creek Man Sentenced After Fentanyl-Laced Pills Lead to Lawyer’s Death](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/28/goose-creek-man-sentenced-after-fentanyl-laced-pills-lead-to-lawyers-death/): A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after distributing fentanyl‑laced pills that led to the death of well‑known Charleston lawyer David Aylor, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
- [Divided Berkeley County Council Lifts Moratorium for Massive Cross Solar Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/divided-berkeley-county-council-lifts-moratorium-for-massive-cross-solar-project/): Berkeley County Council voted Tuesday night to lift a large-scale development moratorium tied to a proposed solar farm in rural Berkeley County.
- [Former Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking and Child Exploitation Charges](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/former-hanahan-mayor-pro-tem-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-sex-trafficking-and-child-exploitation-charges/): Former Hanahan City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Phillip Hedgpeth appeared in federal court Wednesday, formally pleading not guilty to a sweeping list of charges that include sex trafficking of a minor.
- [Hanahan Middle School Unveils Major Renovation as Community Celebrates Ribbon Cutting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/26/hanahan-middle-school-unveils-major-renovation-as-community-celebrates-ribbon-cutting/): Hanahan Middle has a brand new look just in time for an upcoming brand new school year.
- [Swedish Midsummer Festival Returns to Cypress Gardens June 13](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/swedish-midsummer-festival-returns-to-cypress-gardens-june-13/): One of Berkeley County’s most colorful cultural events is returning next month as the Swedish Midsummer Festival comes back to Cypress Gardens on Saturday, June 13.
- [Moncks Corner Man Identified in Fatal North Charleston Crash; Summerville Woman Arrested for DUI](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/moncks-corner-man-identified-in-fatal-north-charleston-crash-summerville-woman-arrested-for-dui/): Authorities have identified the man killed in a predawn collision Tuesday in North Charleston as Marvin Pressley Jr., 31, of Moncks Corner, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
- [Berkeley County Helps Drive Record Early Voting Surge in South Carolina](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/berkeley-county-helps-drive-record-early-voting-surge-in-south-carolina/): Berkeley County was one of the top five counties driving a record-breaking surge in early voting Tuesday, as South Carolina kicked off the early voting period for the June 9 primary with unprecedented turnout.
- [South Carolina Health Officials Warn of Rising Mosquito Risks as Summer Begins](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/27/south-carolina-health-officials-warn-of-rising-mosquito-risks-as-summer-begins/): As temperatures climb and outdoor activities ramp up, South Carolina health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquitoes — and the diseases they can spread — as peak season begins.
- [New Freestanding ER Coming to Cane Bay in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/26/new-freestanding-er-coming-to-cane-bay-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County leaders and first responders broke ground Tuesday on a new freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay.
- [Moncks Corner Teen Graduates From SC School for the Deaf and the Blind](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/26/moncks-corner-teen-graduates-from-sc-school-for-the-deaf-and-the-blind/): Sierra Stefani walked across the stage in Spartanburg as part of SCSDB’s 2026 graduating class.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Issue More Than 150 Citations in Memorial Day Weekend Crackdown](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/26/berkeley-county-deputies-issue-more-than-150-citations-in-memorial-day-weekend-crackdown/): Berkeley County deputies ramped up traffic enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, issuing more than 150 citations and making several arrests during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, according to data released Tuesday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Wind‑Blown Umbrella Fatally Strikes Huger Woman During Storm at Lake Marion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/25/wind-blown-umbrella-fatally-strikes-huger-woman-during-storm-at-lake-marion/): A 56‑year‑old woman from Huger died Saturday after strong winds lifted a patio umbrella at a Lake Marion restaurant during a sudden severe weather event, according to Clarendon County authorities.
- [Berkeley County To Celebrate “Carolina Days” with Revolutionary‑Era Events](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/25/berkeley-county-to-celebrate-carolina-days-with-revolutionary-era-events/): Berkeley County is set to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence with a weeklong slate of “Carolina Days” events highlighting South Carolina’s Revolutionary War history and local patriot pride.
- [Hanahan Police Return Missing Tortoise After 'Slow‑Speed Pursuit'](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/25/hanahan-police-return-missing-tortoise-after-slow-speed-pursuit/): A missing African Spurred Tortoise is back home safe after Hanahan Police located the runaway reptile lumbering down a city sidewalk Sunday, bringing traffic — and officers — to a very slow, very determined halt.
- [Berkeley County, Moncks Corner to Develop Epson Oaks Into Public Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/berkeley-county-moncks-corner-to-develop-epson-oaks-into-public-park/): Berkeley County and the town of Moncks Corner have joined forces to purchase the Epson Oaks property for $1.2 million, with plans to preserve the nearly 5-acre site and transform it into a public park.
- [Berkeley County Council To Take Up Controversial Cross Solar Farm Proposal After Heated Committee Vote](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/24/berkeley-county-council-to-take-up-controversial-cross-solar-farm-proposal-after-heated-committee-vote/): A controversial proposal tied to a massive solar development in the Cross community is now headed before the full Berkeley County Council on Tuesday after a divided committee vote ignited fierce debate over growth, industrial zoning, and the future of rural land in Berkeley County.
- [Splash Pad at Cypress Gardens Reopens for the Season on Saturday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/22/splash-pad-at-cypress-gardens-reopens-for-the-season-on-saturday/): The park announced the splash pad will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- [Early Voting Begins Tuesday in Berkeley County Ahead of 2026 SC Primaries](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/22/early-voting-begins-tuesday-in-berkeley-county-ahead-of-2026-sc-primaries/): Early voting for South Carolina’s 2026 primary elections opens Tuesday, giving Berkeley County voters nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day.
- [Alex Pelbath Pitches Military Leadership in Bid for Nancy Mace’s Congressional Seat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/22/alex-pelbath-pitches-military-leadership-in-bid-for-nancy-maces-congressional-seat/): Alex Pelbath, a retired Air Force commander and Republican candidate for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, says leadership — not politics — is what voters should prioritize as the June 9 primary in South Carolina approaches.
- [Cell Tower Request Rejected in Macedonia, Another Approved for Bonneau](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/22/cell-tower-request-rejected-in-macedonia-another-approved-for-bonneau/): The Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals recently voted to deny one proposed cellular tower near Macedonia while approving another in the Bonneau area, following discussions over coverage needs, property values and neighborhood concerns.
- [La Braza Mineira Brings Authentic Brazilian Flavor to Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/21/la-braza-mineira-brings-authentic-brazilian-flavor-to-goose-creek/): The City of Goose Creek joined business owners and community members recently to celebrate the grand opening of La Braza Mineira, a new Brazilian restaurant now open at 408 Red Bank Road.
- [Women Veterans in Berkeley County Encouraged to Participate in Statewide Survey](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/21/women-veterans-in-berkeley-county-encouraged-to-participate-in-statewide-survey/): Berkeley County officials are encouraging women veterans across the area to participate in a new statewide survey aimed at identifying challenges facing one of the nation’s fastest-growing veteran populations.
- [Berkeley Sheriff Duane Lewis Among 24 SC Sheriffs Backing Alan Wilson](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/21/berkeley-sheriff-duane-lewis-among-24-sc-sheriffs-backing-alan-wilson/): Alan Wilson is currently the Attorney General of South Carolina, and he is running for governor in the 2026 election.
- [Berkeley, Dorchester Deputies Arrest 16 in Two‑Day Multi‑County Warrant Sweep](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/20/berkeley-dorchester-deputies-arrest-16-in-two-day-multi-county-warrant-sweep/): A two‑day warrant sweep carried out by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 16 people this week, as deputies from both agencies teamed up to track down individuals wanted on a range of misdemeanor and felony charges.
- [Berkeley County SRO Supervisor Named Finalist for Governor’s Law Enforcement Award](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/20/berkeley-county-sro-supervisor-named-finalist-for-governors-law-enforcement-award/): Lt. Corinthian Green, who supervises the agency’s School Resource Officer Division, was selected as a finalist for the Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, held Tuesday in Columbia.
- [Deputies Searching for Wanted Man Last Seen in Goose Creek Area](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/20/deputies-searching-for-wanted-man-last-seen-in-goose-creek-area/): The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on multiple charges who may be in the Goose Creek or North Charleston areas.
- [Moncks Corner Woman Arrested After Drugs Found During Motel Patrol, Police Say](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/19/moncks-corner-woman-arrested-after-drugs-found-during-motel-patrol-police-say/): A Moncks Corner woman is facing multiple drug charges after North Charleston police say they found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine inside her vehicle during a patrol at a motel known for narcotics complaints.
- [Berkeley County Woman Accused of $18,712 Food Stamp Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/19/berkeley-county-woman-accused-of-18712-food-stamp-fraud/): A Berkeley County woman has been arrested after state investigators say she fraudulently received more than $18,700 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over a two‑year period.
- [SCDNR to Conduct Memorial Day Weekend Boat Inspections in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/19/scdnr-to-conduct-memorial-day-weekend-boat-inspections-in-berkeley-county/): With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of South Carolina’s summer boating season, state wildlife officers will be stationed at a Berkeley County boat landing to conduct courtesy safety inspections aimed at preventing accidents on crowded waterways.
- [Woman Forced Into Trunk Remains Hospitalized; Moncks Corner Police ID Accused Attacker](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/woman-forced-into-trunk-remains-hospitalized-moncks-corner-police-id-accused-attacker/): Geovanny Santos Jr. has been booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center and faces multiple charges after police say he forced a woman in the trunk of his vehicle.
- [Bonneau Gets First New Mayor in 40 Years as Allen June Takes Office](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/bonneau-gets-first-new-mayor-in-40-years-as-allen-june-takes-office/): Allen June will take the oath of office Monday evening, marking the end of an era for the small Berkeley County town.
- [South Carolina Home Prices Jump 86% in a Decade — Berkeley County Still Among Hottest Markets](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/south-carolina-home-prices-jump-86-in-a-decade-berkeley-county-still-among-hottest-markets/): South Carolina home prices have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising 86.5% since 2016 — an increase of $141,004 in the state’s median home price.
- [‘People Want to Be Heard’: Katie McCravy Shares Vision for South Carolina House District 102](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/people-want-to-be-heard-katie-mccravy-shares-vision-for-south-carolina-house-district-102/): One of the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for South Carolina House District 102 is Katie McCravy — a longtime banking and business professional who says her campaign is rooted in service, accessibility and addressing the rapid growth challenges in the area.
- [Santee Cooper Opens Competitive Bid Process for Next Wave of Solar Power](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/santee-cooper-opens-competitive-bid-process-for-next-wave-of-solar-power/): Santee Cooper has launched its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals, inviting qualified developers to submit bids for new utility‑scale solar projects that would come online across its service territory through the end of the decade.
- [Registration Opens for 2026 Goose Creek City Amateur Golf Tournament](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/18/registration-opens-for-2026-goose-creek-city-amateur-golf-tournament/): Registration is officially open for the 2026 Goose Creek City Amateur Golf Tournaments, set to take place July 11–12 at the City of Goose Creek’s Crowfield Golf Club.
- [Moncks Corner Chase Ends in Arrest After Woman Forced Into Trunk](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/17/moncks-corner-chase-ends-in-arrest-after-woman-forced-into-trunk/): Police say domestic violence call escalated into 100‑mph pursuit and crash before suspect fled on foot.
- [From Revolution to Restoration: The Enduring Legacy of St. James Church](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/16/from-revolution-to-restoration-the-enduring-legacy-of-st-james-church/): Nestled among towering trees and surrounded by centuries-old graves, St. James Church in Goose Creek offers visitors something increasingly rare in South Carolina — an almost untouched connection to the colonial era.
- [A Colonial Masterpiece in Huger: The Enduring Legacy of Pompion Hill Chapel](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/13/a-colonial-masterpiece-in-huger-the-enduring-legacy-of-pompion-hill-chapel/): Set deep in the woods of Berkeley County, along a dirt road off Cainhoy Road and facing the Cooper River, sits one of the Lowcountry's notable surviving colonial‑era churches.
- [Arrest Made in Hit‑and‑Run That Killed Moncks Corner Woman in Bonneau](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/16/arrest-made-in-hit-and-run-that-killed-moncks-corner-woman-in-bonneau/): Rodney Dozier has been charged with hit and run involving death following the Feb. 27 collision that claimed the life of Jeaniettra Avonne Jones, 34.
- [Moncks Corner Man Killed in Early‑Morning Crash Near Hwy. 52 Off‑Ramp](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/15/moncks-corner-man-killed-in-early-morning-crash-near-hwy-52-off-ramp/): The coroner identified the victim as 48‑year‑old Glenford Stoltzfus, who died at the scene around 5:38 a.m. on May 14 from injuries sustained in the single‑vehicle crash.
- [Huger Woman Gets New Roof Thanks to Community Partnership](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/15/huger-woman-gets-new-foof-thanks-to-community-partnership/): A lifelong Huger resident is resting easier today after a community‑powered effort replaced the aging roof on her home Thursday, bringing together local volunteers, national partners, and a Berkeley County nonprofit to support one of their own.
- [Berkeley County EMS Now First in Tri-County to Carry Blood for Trauma Patients](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/03/berkeley-county-ems-now-first-in-tri-county-to-carry-blood-for-trauma-patients/): When minutes matter on the scene of a serious accident, a blood transfusion could save a life. Severe trauma patients in Berkeley County now have access to this advanced life support both on the scene of an injury or while on the way to the hospital.
- [Army Vet Wendell Padgett Seeks to Unseat Longtime Incumbent in House District 103](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/13/army-vet-wendell-padgett-seeks-to-unseat-longtime-incumbent-in-house-district-103/): A lifelong Berkeley County resident, Army veteran and community advocate, Wendell Padgett says his decision to run for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 103 seat came from frustration over what he describes as years of inadequate representation for residents across portions of Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties.
- [Former Hanahan Councilman Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Charges](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/14/former-hanahan-councilman-indicted-on-federal-child-exploitation-charges/): A federal grand jury returned a 23‑count indictment against 48‑year‑old Kevin Phillip Hedgpeth of Hanahan, alleging sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor, and production, distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
- [Moncks Corner Woman Arrested in North Charleston Meth Trafficking Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/14/moncks-corner-woman-arrested-in-north-charleston-meth-trafficking-case/): Sonni Nicole Hogg, 26, of Moncks Corner was arrested after North Charleston police said officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside an SUV parked illegally.
- [Community Remembers Moncks Corner Firefighter Killed In Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2023/05/15/community-remembers-moncks-corner-firefighter-killed-in-crash/): Drew Kelly, 22, of Moncks Corner died Friday in an off-duty motorcycle accident, according to town officials.
- [Berkeley County to Open Boat Access at New Waterfront Park on Lake Moultrie](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/13/berkeley-county-to-open-boat-access-at-new-waterfront-park-on-lake-moultrie/): Boaters in Berkeley County will soon have access to a new launching point along Lake Moultrie as county officials prepare to partially open the new Berkeley County Waterfront Park this week.
- [‘We Are Full’: 191‑Home Proposal on Lazy Hill Road Sparks Intense Debate](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/we-are-full-191-home-proposal-on-lazy-hill-road-sparks-intense-debate/): A proposed subdivision with 191 single‑family lots averaging 7,987 square feet along Lazy Hill Road has become a defining test of how Berkeley County balances rapid growth, property rights and the preservation of long‑established rural communities.
- [Berkeley County Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship to Study in Costa Rica](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/13/berkeley-county-student-awarded-prestigious-scholarship-to-study-in-costa-rica/): Namtran Tran, a 10th-grade student at Bishop England High School, has been selected to receive a Davis Scholarship to attend UWC Costa Rica, part of the globally recognized United World Colleges network.
- [‘We’re Still Here, Still Fighting’: Alien Cow Owners Share Emotional Plea](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/10/were-still-here-still-fighting-alien-cow-owners-share-emotional-plea/): In an emotional Facebook post shared Thursday, the owners of Alien Cow Flavored Sno revealed that a fundraising campaign launched to help save and grow their business has not yet gained the momentum they had hoped for.
- [Justin Turner Cold Case: Stepmom, Dad Charged With Murder 35 Years Later](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/10/justin-turner-cold-case-stepmom-dad-charged-with-murder-35-years-later/): Megan Renee Turner, Justin’s stepmother, and Victor “Buddy” Lee Turner, Justin’s biological father, are both facing murder charges. They were booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner on Tuesday afternoon.
- [Jelly Roll Bringing Major Summer Concert to Daniel Island](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/19/jelly-roll-bringing-major-summer-concert-to-daniel-island/): Three-time Grammy winner Jelly Roll is set to take the stage at Credit One Stadium on Sunday, June 7, bringing his high-energy, emotionally charged performance to the Lowcountry.
- [Hanahan High Reopens After Bomb Threat Sweep](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/12/hanahan-high-reopens-after-bomb-threat-sweep/): Hanahan High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported to the Hanahan Police Department, prompting a large law enforcement response and a full sweep of the campus, according to the Berkeley County School District.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Earns Top DUI Prosecutor Honor, Multiple Enforcement Nods](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/12/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-earns-top-dui-prosecutor-honor-multiple-enforcement-nods/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating statewide recognition after one of its prosecutors and several deputies were honored for their work in DUI enforcement at the 5th Annual MADD South Carolina Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner.
- [Overton Beach Park to Reopen for Summer Season](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/12/overton-beach-park-to-reopen-for-summer-season/): Santee Cooper’s Overton Beach Park will reopen for the summer season beginning May 23, welcoming visitors seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., officials announced Tuesday.
- [Grammy-Winning Group Arrested Development Set for Goose Creek Concert](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/11/grammy-winning-group-arrested-development-set-for-goose-creek-concert/): Arrested Development rose to national prominence in the early 1990s with socially conscious lyrics and a sound that contrasted sharply with the gangsta rap era dominating hip-hop at the time.
- [New Faith-Based Boutique Opens in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/10/new-faith-based-boutique-opens-in-moncks-corner/): The Christian boutique offers a curated selection of faith-based merchandise, including inspirational apparel, devotionals, journals, Bibles and specialty gifts.
- [Freedom Fest Returns to Berkeley County on May 16](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/11/freedom-fest-returns-to-berkeley-county-on-may-16/): Warriors Haven's second annual Freedom Fest will take place Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faith Summerville, located at 337 Farmington Rd. in Summerville.
- [Hanahan Council Filing Opens After Hedgpeth Resignation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/09/hanahan-council-filing-opens-after-hedgpeth-resignation/): Individuals interested in running for the nonpartisan council seat can file beginning at noon Friday, May 8, through noon May 18.
- [Berkeley County Teachers Awarded Bright Ideas Grants for Innovative Classroom Projects](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/11/berkeley-county-teachers-awarded-bright-ideas-grants-for-innovative-classroom-projects/): The Berkeley County School District is celebrating dozens of educators who recently received Bright Ideas grants from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to help bring innovative classroom projects to life.
- [Sushi, Seafood and Southern Flavor: Rollin Local Makes Big Entrance in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/11/sushi-seafood-and-southern-flavor-rollin-local-makes-big-entrance-in-moncks-corner/): Rollin Local is now welcoming guests, bringing a mix of sushi, hibachi, seafood, burgers and Asian fusion cuisine to downtown Moncks Corner.
- [Timberland Girls Basketball Welcomes Familiar Face Back to Sidelines](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/08/timberland-girls-basketball-welcomes-familiar-face-back-to-sidelines/): Timberland High School has named veteran coach Jeffrey Addison as its new head varsity girls basketball coach, bringing a familiar face and championship pedigree back to the Wolves program.
- [Community Rallies Around Mom Shot Protecting Her Children At Cane Bay Publix](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/09/community-rallies-around-mom-shot-protecting-her-children-at-cane-bay-publix/): A single mother of four is recovering in the hospital after being shot three times while trying to protect her children during the chaotic shooting inside a Publix grocery store in Cane Bay.
- [Roper Berkeley Earns Top ‘A’ Safety Grade Again](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/10/roper-berkeley-earns-top-a-safety-grade-again/): Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, placing the Berkeley County hospital among the top-performing facilities in the nation for patient safety.
- [Berkeley County Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Killing Marine Wife](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/08/berkeley-county-man-sentenced-to-45-years-for-killing-marine-wife/): Trivelle Fowler, 38, entered guilty pleas to murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime moments before opening statements were set to begin in court.
- [Three Juveniles Charged After Targeted Shooting Inside Cane Bay Publix](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/08/three-juveniles-charged-after-targeted-shooting-inside-cane-bay-publix/): Three juveniles have been charged in connection with a targeted shooting inside the Publix at Cane Bay that left three people wounded and sent shoppers scrambling for safety Thursday night.
- [Moncks Corner Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Aims to Fuel Mission Work in Honduras](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/moncks-corner-car-truck-motorcycle-show-aims-to-fuel-mission-work-in-honduras/): An action-packed car, truck and motorcycle show is set to soon roll into Berkeley County, with organizers emphasizing that the event is about far more than chrome, horsepower and bragging rights.
- [3 People Shot Inside Cane Bay Publix; All Suspects in Custody](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/07/heavy-police-presence-at-cane-bay-publix-after-reported-shooting/): A large law enforcement response is underway at the Publix in Cane Bay as Berkeley County deputies investigate a shooting that left at least one person injured, officials said Thursday.
- [Berkeley Chamber Partners with Google to Offer Free AI Training for Small Businesses](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/06/berkeley-chamber-partners-with-google-to-offer-free-ai-training-for-small-businesses/): Small businesses across Berkeley County now have access to free artificial intelligence training through a new partnership between the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Google, chamber officials announced Wednesday.
- [BCSO: Man Assaulted Deputy, Threatened to Kill Him After Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/30/bcso-man-assaulted-deputy-threatened-to-kill-him-after-arrest/): A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted a law enforcement officer and made threats to kill him during an arrest at a Moncks Corner gas station.
- [Berkeley County to Host Free Workshop on Small Business Financing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/berkeley-county-to-host-free-workshop-on-small-business-financing/): Small business owners in Berkeley County will have an opportunity to learn more about financing and lending options during an upcoming virtual workshop hosted by Berkeley County Economic Development.
- [Newcomer Montez Aiken Makes Case for Leadership in District 102 Race](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/newcomer-montez-aiken-makes-case-for-leadership-in-district-102-race/): Montez Aiken, a longtime public servant with roots in both education and law enforcement, is running as a Democrat for South Carolina House District 102, which includes Cross, Pineville, Russellville, St. Stephen, Pinopolis, and some of Bonneau and Cane Bay.
- [Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Jericho Horse Trail in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/driver-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-near-jericho-horse-trail-in-berkeley-county/): A 32-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Berkeley County, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Santee Cooper Unveils Rate Hike Plan, Invites Customers to Weigh In](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/santee-cooper-unveils-rate-hike-plan-invites-customers-to-weigh-in/): South Carolina’s largest power provider is proposing new rate increases over the next two years, with officials at Santee Cooper saying the changes are needed to maintain reliability and fund critical infrastructure upgrades.
- [Berkeley County to Open Major Boat Landing at New Waterfront Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/02/berkeley-county-to-open-major-boat-landing-at-new-waterfront-park/): Boaters in Berkeley County will soon have expanded access to Lake Moultrie as officials prepare to open a major portion of the county’s long-anticipated waterfront park later this month.
- [Moncks Corner Police: Missing Teen Safely Located](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/05/01/moncks-corner-police-search-for-missing-16-year-old-girl/): The Moncks Corner Police Department said Scarlet Elizabeth Johnson was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on April 30 at her home on Carolina Grove Boulevard in Moncks Corner.
- [Berkeley County Coroner ID's Motorcyclist Killed in  on Sigma Drive Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/23/berkeley-county-coroner-ids-motorcyclist-killed-in-on-sigma-drive-crash/): A 27-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash in Berkeley County, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Berkeley County Opens Applications for Opioid Settlement Funds](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/28/berkeley-county-opens-applications-for-opioid-settlement-funds/): Berkeley County is preparing to distribute more than $600,000 in opioid settlement funding to local organizations working to combat addiction.
- [Moncks Corner Mourns the Loss of Beloved Singer Dylan Carter](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/27/moncks-corner-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-singer-dylan-carter/): The Town of Moncks Corner is grieving the loss of Dylan Carter, a gifted Lowcountry singer whose voice and spirit touched countless lives across the Lowcountry.
- [Berkeley County Secures 1,300 Acres for Conservation in Cordesville](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/28/berkeley-county-secures-1300-acres-for-conservation-in-cordesville/): Berkeley County officials have announced the preservation of 1,300 acres in Cordesville, marking one of the largest conservation efforts in recent years.
- [Huger Man Killed in I‑26 Crash Near St. George ID'd](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/28/huger-man-killed-in-i-26-crash-near-st-george-idd/): Dorchester County Coroner Paul Brouthers says 19-year-old Lucca Acosta‑Navas of Huger died after his vehicle struck the back of an 18‑wheeler while traveling eastbound around 4:30 a.m. on April 25.
- [What to Know About the 2026 SC Carolina Primary Elections in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/28/what-to-know-about-the-2026-sc-carolina-primary-elections-in-berkeley-county/): South Carolina’s 2026 Primary Elections are coming up on Tuesday, June 9, and Berkeley County voters have several important deadlines and options to keep in mind.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Arrest Major Drug Trafficker, Seize Nearly $300K](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/22/berkeley-county-deputies-arrest-major-drug-trafficker-seize-nearly-300k/): A months-long investigation into illegal drug activity in Berkeley County has led to the arrest of a man authorities describe as one of the area’s largest narcotics distributors.
- [MUSC Health Breaks Ground on $87M Nexton Medical Pavilion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/22/musc-health-breaks-ground-on-87m-nexton-medical-pavilion/): MUSC Health is expanding its footprint in the Lowcountry with a new medical facility designed to bring specialty care closer to rapidly growing communities.
- [Hanahan Appoints New Mayor Pro Tem Amid Leadership Transition](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/21/hanahan-appoints-new-mayor-pro-tem-amid-leadership-transition/): The City of Hanahan has appointed a new Mayor Pro Tem, selecting a longtime council member and local pastor to step into the leadership role during a period of transition.
- [Ex-Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Waives Hearing in Child Exploitation Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/20/ex-hanahan-mayor-pro-tem-waives-hearing-in-child-exploitation-case/): A former Hanahan city leader charged in a federal child exploitation case will remain behind bars after waiving his right to a detention hearing, according to court officials.
- [Man Identified, Charged in Moncks Corner Bojangles Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/19/man-identified-charged-in-moncks-corner-bojangles-shooting/): Authorities quickly identified the suspect as Isaiah Shakiem Bailey, who was located and taken into custody without incident.
- [Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Resigns; Special Meeting Set to Fill Role](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/19/hanahan-mayor-pro-tem-resigns-special-meeting-set-to-fill-role/): Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hedgpeth has resigned from city council following his arrest in a federal child sex abuse case, city officials confirmed, as leaders move quickly to fill the vacancy and address a shaken community.
- [Berkeley County Honored With Public Service Award for Animal Welfare Efforts](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/19/berkeley-county-honored-with-public-service-award-for-animal-welfare-efforts/): Berkeley County has been recognized for its efforts to improve animal welfare, receiving the Charleston Animal Society’s prestigious Public Service Award during the organization’s annual Lifesaving Celebration.
- [Berkeley County EMS Whole Blood Program Credited With Saving Lives in First Month](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/19/berkeley-county-ems-whole-blood-program-credited-with-saving-lives-in-first-month/): A new emergency medical program in Berkeley County is already making a life-saving impact, with first responders administering multiple blood transfusions in the field just weeks after its launch.
- [Elderly Driver Killed in Crash Involving 18-Wheeler on Clements Ferry Road](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/17/elderly-driver-killed-in-crash-involving-18-wheeler-on-clements-ferry-road/): A 79-year-old woman has died following a crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler Friday morning along Clements Ferry Road, according to authorities.
- [North Charleston Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/19/north-charleston-driver-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-in-berkeley-county/): A 38-year-old man died Friday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Shooting at Moncks Corner Bojangles Leaves One Injured](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/18/shooting-at-moncks-corner-bojangles-leaves-one-injured/): One person is in custody following a shooting Saturday at a Bojangles restaurant in Moncks Corner that left one person injured, according to police.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Named Top DUI Enforcement Agency in South Carolina](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/15/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-named-top-dui-enforcement-agency-in-south-carolina/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has been named Agency of the Year for DUI enforcement among large departments in South Carolina, officials announced Wednesday.
- [Former Timberland Standout Brooks Burnette Returns as Head Football Coach](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/15/former-timberland-standout-brooks-burnette-returns-as-head-football-coach/): Timberland High School has tapped one of its own to lead the football program into its next chapter, naming former standout player Brooks Burnette as the Wolves’ new head coach.
- [“Kick-Off to Kindergarten” Events Announced as BCSD Opens Student Registration](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/15/kick-off-to-kindergarten-events-announced-as-bcsd-opens-student-registration/): To prepare for their student's first year at school, parents of future BCSD kindergarteners are invited to attend one of BCSD's Kick-Off to Kindergarten events.
- [Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Arrested in Federal Child Sex Abuse Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/14/hanahan-mayor-pro-tem-arrested-in-federal-child-sex-abuse-case/): Authorities allege Kevin Hedgpeth participated in an online forum that facilitated the sale of child sexual abuse material and communicated directly with minors to obtain explicit content.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Debuts First Episode of New Podcast](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/13/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-debuts-first-episode-of-new-podcast/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its outreach efforts with the launch of a new podcast aimed at giving residents a closer look at the people and work behind the agency.
- [19-Year-Old Gets Life In Prison for Gruesome Moncks Corner Murder](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/13/19-year-old-gets-life-in-prison-for-gruesome-moncks-corner-murder/): A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with a 2022 killing that prosecutors described as calculated and brutal.
- [Man Who Escaped Police Custody in Berkeley County Turns Himself In](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/13/man-who-escaped-police-custody-in-berkeley-county-turns-himself-in/): Jovon Perlote, 18, turned himself in Monday afternoon, according to Summerville Police Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch. He was transported to the Berkeley County Detention Center.
- [GoFundMe Created for Capy’s Italian Restaurant Owner After Heart Failure Diagnosis](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/13/gofundme-created-for-capys-italian-restaurant-owner-after-heart-failure-diagnosis/): Family navigating uninsured medical expenses exceeding six figures
- [Hanahan Mayor Faces Ethics Hearing Over Land Deal Allegations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/10/hanahan-mayor-faces-ethics-hearing-over-land-deal-allegations/): A formal ethics hearing is set for Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater after state officials said there’s enough evidence to move forward with allegations involving the city’s controversial land deals.
- [Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Berkeley County After Water Line Repair](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/09/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-thousands-in-berkeley-county-after-broken-water-line/): A boil water advisory is in effect for approximately 4,200 BCWS customers as crews work to repair a broken water line beneath the Tail Race Canal.
- [Former BCSD Spokesperson Sues School District, Berkeley Co. Republican Party](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2015/10/19/former-bcsd-spokesperson-sues-school-district-berkeley-co-republican-party/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--According to court documents, Amy Kovach, the ex-spokesperson for the Berkeley County School District, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer as well as the Berkeley County Republican Party. Kovach's attorney, Nancy Bloodgood, filed the lawsuit with the clerk of court's office in Berkeley County on October 15th. During the 2012 'Yes
- [Goose Creek Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water at Folly Beach](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/08/goose-creek-man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-at-folly-beach/): A Goose Creek man died Sunday after being pulled from the water on Folly Beach, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.
- [Goose Creek Fire Department to Host Community Open House on May 16](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/09/goose-creek-fire-department-to-host-community-open-house-on-may-16/): The Goose Creek Fire Department is opening its doors to the community next month, offering residents a behind‑the‑scenes look at fire operations and hands‑on safety education during a family‑friendly open house.
- [Moncks Corner Invites Residents to Help Shape New Safety Action Plan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/08/moncks-corner-invites-residents-to-help-shape-new-safety-action-plan/): With serious crashes occurring on local roads roughly once a month, Moncks Corner officials are urging residents to help shape the town’s next steps toward safer streets.
- [Berkeley County Becomes Early Adopter of Interstate Roundabout Design](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/08/berkeley-county-becomes-early-adopter-of-interstate-roundabout-design/): A major traffic change is taking shape along I‑26 as South Carolina continues rolling out modern roundabout‑style interstate exits, with Berkeley County serving as one of the state’s early test locations.
- [Berkeley County Helps Lead Regional Push to Connect Students, Public With High‑Demand Careers](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/08/berkeley-county-helps-lead-regional-push-to-connect-students-public-with-high-demand-careers/): Berkeley County is joining forces with Charleston and Dorchester counties to help hundreds of graduating high school seniors and Lowcountry adults step directly into the region’s most in‑demand career fields.
- [Berkeley County Unveils Major Upgrades to Pineville/Eadytown Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/07/berkeley-county-unveils-major-upgrades-to-pineville-eadyville-park/): Community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate new upgrades at a neighborhood park in Berkeley County, marking a significant investment in outdoor recreation and public spaces.
- [Kitchen Fire Displaces Goose Creek Family; Red Cross Assisting Six Residents](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/07/kitchen-fire-displaces-goose-creek-family-red-cross-assisting-six-residents/): A late-night house fire in a Goose Creek neighborhood has displaced a family of six, prompting assistance from the American Red Cross as firefighters quickly contained the blaze to prevent further damage.
- [12 Berkeley County Fire Departments Earn Statewide Safety Recognition](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/07/12-berkeley-county-fire-departments-earn-statewide-safety-recognition/): Firefighters across Berkeley County are being recognized at the state level for their commitment to preventing fires and protecting lives, with 12 local departments earning the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation.
- [Berkeley County to Host In‑House Job Fair on April 30](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/07/berkeley-county-to-host-in-house-job-fair-on-april-30/): Berkeley County government is opening its doors to job seekers later this month, announcing an in‑house job fair aimed at filling a wide range of county positions.
- [Hanahan Woman Charged in Neglect Case Linked to Deaths at North Charleston Care Facility](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/06/hanahan-woman-charged-in-neglect-case-linked-to-deaths-at-north-charleston-care-facility/): South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced felony charges Monday against a Hanahan woman accused of neglect that led to the deaths of two residents at a North Charleston care facility.
- [The Spirit of the Fox Lives On](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/06/the-spirit-of-the-fox-lives-on/): For many, schools are buildings. For others, they are something far deeper—a place where identity is shaped, lifelong friendships are formed, and community takes root.
- [Moncks Corner Man Arrested After Suspected Fentanyl, Meth Found in Vehicle](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/06/moncks-corner-man-arrested-after-suspected-fentanyl-meth-found-in-vehicle/): A Moncks Corner man is facing felony drug charges after North Charleston police say they found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in his car during a Sunday‑night patrol near Ashley Phosphate Road.
- [Arrest Made in 1996 Macedonia High School Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2019/09/25/arrest-made-in-1996-macedonia-high-school-fire/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Twenty-three years after it burned to the ground, an arrest has been made in the 1996 fire of Macedonia High School.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Launches Podcast to Connect with Community](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/03/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-launches-podcast-to-connect-with-community/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is turning to a new platform to engage with residents, launching an official podcast aimed at giving the community a closer look at the people and work behind the badge.
- [Teen Escapes Police Custody Outside Berkeley County Jail, Search Underway](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/03/man-flees-outside-berkeley-county-jail-prompting-search-by-law-enforcement/): Authorities are searching for Jovon Perlote, 18, who fled outside the Hill-Finklea Detention Center early Friday morning, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Goose Creek Man Gets Prison Time in North Charleston Bribery Scheme](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/03/goose-creek-man-gets-prison-time-in-north-charleston-bribery-scheme/): A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a public corruption scheme tied to rezoning efforts in North Charleston, the United States Department of Justice announced.
- [Family Pet Dies in Goose Creek House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/03/family-pet-dies-in-goose-creek-house-fire/): A family pet died from smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out Thursday on the 200 block of Indigo Lane, according to the City of Goose Creek Fire Department.
- [Free Spay/Neuter Clinic Aims to Reduce Feral Cat Population in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/02/free-spay-neuter-clinic-aims-to-reduce-feral-cat-population-in-berkeley-county/): Animal welfare groups are offering free spay and neuter services this weekend in an effort to reduce the number of feral and community cats across Berkeley County.
- [Railroad Crossing on Otranto Blvd. in Hanahan to Close for Emergency Repairs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/02/railroad-crossing-on-otranto-blvd-in-hanahan-to-close-for-emergency-repairs/): Drivers in Hanahan should prepare for traffic disruptions as a railroad crossing along Otranto Boulevard is set to close for emergency repairs, according to Berkeley County officials.
- [Berkeley County GOP to Co-Host 1st Congressional District Candidate Forum](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/02/berkeley-county-gop-to-co-host-1st-congressional-district-candidate-forum/): The Berkeley County Republican Party and the Dorchester County Republican Party are teaming up to host a major candidate forum ahead of the 2026 congressional race.
- [Moncks Corner Mosque Shooting Suspect Headed Back to SC After Extradition Approved](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/02/moncks-corner-mosque-shooting-suspect-headed-back-to-sc-after-extradition-approved/): According to Chief Antwan Richardson, Gov. Henry McMaster has approved an extradition warrant for Mahmud Massod Mohammad, clearing the way for his return from Florida to Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Woman Charged With Lottery Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/berkeley-county-woman-charged-with-lottery-fraud/): A 23-year-old Berkeley County woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she fraudulently cashed stolen lottery tickets at a Summerville business.
- [I-26 Widening Project in Berkeley County Nearing Completion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/i-26-widening-project-in-berkeley-county-nearing-completion/): A major infrastructure project along Interstate 26 in Berkeley County is entering its final stages, with transportation officials saying work is on track to wrap up later this year.
- [Santee Cooper Earns Top Safety Honor, Strong Finish at National Competition](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/santee-cooper-earns-top-safety-honor-strong-finish-at-national-competition/): Santee Cooper has earned one of the nation’s highest safety honors while also finishing among the top performers at a national lineworkers competition.
- [Berkeley County School District Opens New Student Registration for 2026-27 Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/berkeley-county-school-district-opens-new-student-registration-for-2026-27-year/): Families across Berkeley County can begin enrolling students for the upcoming school year starting Tuesday morning, as the Berkeley County School District opens registration for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- [Berkeley County Offices to Close for Good Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/berkeley-county-offices-to-close-for-good-friday/): Government offices across Berkeley County will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday, according to county officials.
- [New Planned Town Center Aims to Reshape Downtown Hanahan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/04/01/new-planned-town-center-aims-to-reshape-downtown-hanahan/): Plans for a long-discussed town center in Hanahan are moving forward, as developers have unveiled a proposal for a mixed-use project that would bring new dining, retail and gathering space to the city’s core.
- [Ralph Prioleau Announces Run for Berkeley County Council District 7 Seat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/30/ralph-prioleau-announces-run-for-berkeley-county-council-district-7-seat/): Ralph Prioleau said he is seeking the District 7 seat, citing his background in public service and ties to the community.
- [South Carolina Lifts Statewide Burning Ban as Fire Risk Remains Elevated](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/30/statewide-burning-ban-now-in-effect-as-wildfire-risk-climbs/): A statewide burning ban issued Friday is now in effect across South Carolina, including Berkeley County, as officials warn of heightened wildfire danger this weekend.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe Hosts Lowcountry Artists for National Tapestry Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/30/wassamasaw-tribe-hosts-lowcountry-artists-for-national-tapestry-project/): Native artists from across South Carolina gathered in Goose Creek recently to contribute to a nationwide art initiative aimed at telling a more inclusive story of American history.
- [Goose Creek Mayor to Host Series of Community Town Halls](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/30/goose-creek-mayor-to-host-series-of-community-town-halls/): Residents in Goose Creek will have multiple opportunities this April to hear directly from city leaders as Mayor Greg Habib brings back his “Creek Conversations” town hall series for 2026.
- [Construction Underway on 114-Unit Townhome Community in Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/28/construction-underway-on-114-unit-townhome-community-in-nexton/): Construction is underway on a new 114-unit townhome development in Nexton, marking the next phase of a growing residential area in Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Community Rallies Around Game Warden Battling Cancer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/28/berkeley-county-community-rallies-around-game-warden-battling-cancer/): SCDNR First Sergeant Jamie Mills, known to many in the region as “Beau Gator,” is currently battling stomach cancer.
- [Oxford House Treasurer Arrested in $2.8K Embezzlement Case: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/26/goose-creek-recovery-home-treasurer-arrested-in-2-8k-theft-case/): Brenda Carol Byrd, 63, is facing felony charges of breach of trust and forgery after investigators uncovered what they describe as a scheme involving forged checks at an Oxford House in Goose Creek.
- [Santee Cooper to Test Flood Plain Sirens March 30](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/26/santee-cooper-to-test-flood-plain-sirens-march-30/): Santee Cooper will conduct a test of its 15 warning sirens for the Santee Dam flood plain in Berkeley, Clarendon and Williamsburg counties at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30.
- [Goose Creek Police Arrest Oklahoma Man on Child Solicitation Charges](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/26/goose-creek-police-arrest-oklahoma-man-on-child-solicitation-charges/): An Oklahoma man is facing felony charges in South Carolina after Goose Creek Police Department investigators arrested him in an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) case involving the alleged solicitation of a minor.
- [New 988 Crisis Signs Added Across Berkeley County Boat Landings](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/26/new-988-crisis-signs-added-across-berkeley-county-boat-landings/): In a push to address rising mental‑health concerns and support veterans in crisis, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has partnered with several state and local agencies to install new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signs at every county‑maintained boat landing.
- [Berkeley Habitat Breaks Ground On Mission Center in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/25/berkeley-habitat-breaks-ground-on-goose-creek-mission-center/): Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County celebrated a major milestone Wednesday, breaking ground on its new Berkeley Habitat Mission Center in Goose Creek.
- [Mud, Meth and a Gun: St. Stephen Motorcycle Chase Ends in Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/24/mud-meth-and-a-gun-st-stephen-chase-ends-in-woods-arrest/): A high-speed chase on a small motorcycle tore through the St. Stephen area before ending in the woods — and with a major drug and gun arrest, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Goose Creek Elementary Celebrates New Inclusive Playground](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/24/goose-creek-elementary-celebrates-new-inclusive-playground/): The new playground is part of an ongoing district initiative to get more inclusive playgrounds established in the Berkeley County School District.
- [Local Veteran, Wife Refurbish Bench at Berkeley County VA Office](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/24/local-veteran-wife-refurbish-bench-at-berkeley-county-va-office/): According to county officials, army veteran Bernard Bolduc and his wife, Shirley, recently took it upon themselves to restore a worn bench outside the VA office, replacing damaged wood and installing a new American flag placard, along with donating a second for future use.
- [Red Flag Fire Alert Issued Across South Carolina](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/24/red-flag-fire-alert-issued-across-south-carolina-as-wildfire-risk-climbs/): Residents across Berkeley County and the rest of South Carolina are being urged to hold off on outdoor burning after the South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately.
- [Second Public Hearing Planned for Nearly 400-Home Developments in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/24/second-public-hearing-planned-for-nearly-400-home-developments-in-moncks-corner/): A second public hearing is scheduled for April 17 inside Moncks Corner town council chambers as town leaders continue reviewing two large-scale developments proposed along U.S. Highway 52.
- [Traffic Stop in St. Stephen Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking, Firearm Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/23/traffic-stop-in-st-stephen-leads-to-fentanyl-trafficking-firearm-arrest/): According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Bradford Lipsey, 46, of Bay Street, is facing charges of trafficking fentanyl — four grams or more — and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
- [Habitat Dedication Marks New Beginning for Moncks Corner Family](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/23/habitat-dedication-marks-new-beginning-for-moncks-corner-family/): On Monday, Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County celebrated more than the completion of a house, it celebrated the beginning of a new chapter for the Brown family.
- [Red Cross Assisting Family in Berkeley County After Home Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/22/red-cross-assisting-family-in-berkeley-county-after-home-fire-2/): The American Red Cross is assisting a Berkeley County family after a house fire damaged their home on Patriot Lane in Summerville on Sunday morning.
- [Bonneau Beach Playground Eyes Comeback; Donations Needed](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/19/bonneau-beach-playground-eyes-comeback-donations-needed/): A playground that generations of Bonneau Beach families grew up on is now closed, and community leaders say bringing it back will take a major push from the public.
- [Hanahan Mayor Highlights Growth, Infrastructure Upgrades in 2026 State of the City](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/20/hanahan-mayor-highlights-growth-infrastructure-upgrades-in-2026-state-of-the-city/): City improvements, economic growth and a continued focus on community were front and center in Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater’s recent 2026 State of the City address, as she reflected on the past year and outlined what’s ahead.
- [Santee Cooper: Water Safe to Drink, Boil Water Advisory Lifted](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/20/santee-cooper-water-safe-to-drink-boil-water-advisory-lifted/): After days of disruption, water service across parts of Berkeley County and surrounding areas is back to normal, and officials say it’s now safe to drink.
- [Jury Finds Moncks Corner Woman Guilty of Harassment 1st Degree](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/20/jury-finds-moncks-corner-woman-guilty-of-harassment-1st-degree/): Denise Rogers, 52, was convicted on March 19 and sentenced by Judge Roger Young Sr. to 90 days suspended to one weekend in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, followed by two years of probation. The court also issued a permanent restraining order.
- [SLED: Berkeley County Woman Doctored Rental Receipt for Payout](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/20/sled-berkeley-county-woman-doctored-rental-receipt-for-payout/): A Berkeley County woman is facing multiple charges after state investigators say she submitted a forged document in an attempt to receive an insurance payout she was not entitled to.
- [Santee Cooper: First Water Test Passes; Boil Advisories May End Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/19/santee-cooper-first-water-test-passes-boil-advisories-may-end-friday/): Officials said Thursday that the initial test results met all requirements, marking a key step toward lifting boil water advisories that have impacted thousands of residents.
- [Volunteers Invited to Clean up Biggin Creek Trail in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/19/volunteers-invited-to-clean-up-biggin-creek-trail-in-moncks-corner/): Keep Berkeley Beautiful, in partnership with several other groups, is hosting a community cleanup event along the Biggin Creek Trail on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
- [55th Annual Hell Hole Swamp Festival Returning to Jamestown](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/18/55th-annual-hell-hole-swamp-festival-returning-to-jamestown/): The legendary Hell Hole Swamp Festival is making its return in 2026, promising a few days of what organizers proudly call “swampy fun” in the heart of the Lowcountry.
- [Moncks Corner Fire Dept. Receives Grant To Upgrade Lifesaving Equipment](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/18/moncks-corner-fire-dept-receives-grant-to-upgrade-lifesaving-equipment/): The Moncks Corner Fire Department has received a $37,727.40 grant aimed at strengthening its emergency response capabilities, town officials recently announced.
- [Ladson Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/18/ladson-man-arrested-after-stolen-vehicle-chase-in-berkeley-county/): A high-speed pursuit that began in Charleston County ended in Berkeley County Tuesday after deputies used a tactical maneuver to stop a stolen vehicle and arrest the driver, authorities said.
- [Santee Cooper Water Line Repaired, Testing Underway Before Boil Advisories Lifted](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/18/santee-cooper-water-line-repaired-testing-underway-before-boil-advisories-lifted/): Early Wednesday morning, repairs were completed to the damaged main water line from Lake Moultrie Regional Water System serving Goose Creek, Summerville and portions of Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley High Teacher Named Finalist for SC Teacher of the Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/17/berkeley-high-teacher-named-finalist-for-sc-teacher-of-the-year/): Alex Wharton, a special services teacher at Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, has been named one of five finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
- [Overnight Water Repairs Impact Thousands in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/17/major-berkeley-county-water-line-break-prompts-overnight-repairs/): Santee Cooper plans to conduct an overnight repair on a major water line that serves residents in Goose Creek, Summerville, and parts of Berkeley County.
- [Moncks Corner Angler Wins Major League Fishing Tournament Despite Boat Trouble](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/17/moncks-corner-angler-wins-major-league-fishing-tournament-despite-boat-trouble/): A Moncks Corner angler overcame mechanical trouble on the water to take home a major win at a regional fishing tournament on the Santee Cooper Lakes.
- [Former Goose Creek Defense Contractor to Pay $10.5M in Federal Overbilling Settlement](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/17/former-goose-creek-defense-contractor-to-pay-10-5m-in-federal-overbilling-settlement/): A former Goose Creek-based defense contractor that once promised hundreds of jobs as part of a major Berkeley County investment has agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle federal allegations it overcharged the U.S. Air Force and Navy, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
- [Home Telecom Pledges $200K to Expand Child Advocacy Center in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/17/home-telecom-pledges-200k-to-expand-child-advocacy-center-in-berkeley-county/): Home Telecom has committed $200,000 over the next two years to help fund the $2 million expansion of the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center’s Berkeley County location in Moncks Corner.
- [Major Water Line Break in Berkeley County Triggers Conservation Alert](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/16/goose-creek-water-break-triggers-conservation-alert/): A water main break impacting a key distribution line in Goose Creek is prompting city leaders to urge residents to conserve water while crews work to assess and repair the issue.
- [Pirate Folklore Ties Stede Bonnet to Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/16/pirate-folklore-ties-stede-bonnet-to-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County might be better known for its rivers, rice plantations and Revolutionary War history than for pirates. But according to centuries-old folklore, one of the Lowcountry’s most famous pirates may have once brought his treasure deep into what is now Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell Announces Bid For Second Term](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/16/berkeley-county-coroner-darnell-hartwell-announces-bid-for-second-term/): Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell announced Monday that he has officially filed paperwork to run for a second term, seeking to continue leading the county’s coroner’s Office after his current term ends.
- [PHOTOS: Moncks Corner Shuckin' in the Park 2026](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/14/photos-moncks-corner-shuckin-in-the-park-2026/): Buckets of oysters, live music and the smell of Lowcountry cooking filled the air Saturday as crowds gathered at Old Santee Canal Park for the annual Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast, one of Berkeley County’s most popular springtime traditions.
- [Prayer Walk Brings Moncks Corner Community, First Responders Together](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/14/prayer-walk-brings-moncks-corner-community-first-responders-together/): The prayer walk brought together residents, families and local leaders alongside members of the Moncks Corner Police Department and Moncks Corner Fire Department.
- [Bright Ideas 5K Returns To Cypress Gardens](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/13/bright-ideas-5k-returns-to-cypress-gardens/): Runners and walkers will soon gather at one of the Lowcountry’s most scenic destinations as Berkeley Electric Cooperative prepares to host its fifth annual Bright Ideas 5K at Cypress Gardens.
- [Rollin Local Sushi Restaurant Announces Plans For Moncks Corner Location](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/13/rollin-local-sushi-restaurant-announces-plans-for-moncks-corner-location/): A popular Georgetown sushi restaurant is preparing to expand into Berkeley County, with plans to open a second location in Moncks Corner.
- [Strawberry Chapel Spring Tour Scheduled In Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/13/strawberry-chapel-spring-tour-scheduled-in-berkeley-county/): Visitors will soon have a chance to explore one of Berkeley County’s most historic sites as Strawberry Chapel prepares to host its annual spring tour next month.
- [St. Stephen Meeting Planned For Imperial Drive Water Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/13/st-stephen-meeting-planned-for-imperial-drive-water-project/): Residents in the St. Stephen area will have an opportunity to learn more about an upcoming water infrastructure project during a community meeting scheduled later this month.
- [Rep. Nancy Mace Joins Rescue Mission to Evacuate Americans From Iran Conflict Zone](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/12/rep-nancy-mace-joins-rescue-mission-to-evacuate-americans-from-israel-conflict/): U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who represents parts of Berkeley County as part of South Carolina's 1st congressional district, says she helped evacuate dozens of Americans from an active conflict zone in the Middle East after learning a South Carolina family had become stranded there.
- [Berkeley County Libraries To Host Voter Education Events](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/12/berkeley-county-libraries-to-host-voter-education-events/): The Berkeley County Library System and the South Carolina Election Commission will host a series of voter education events later this month aimed at helping residents better understand how to participate in elections.
- [Want Cheaper Gas In Berkeley County? Fill Up On This Day](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/12/want-cheaper-gas-in-berkeley-county-fill-up-on-this-day/): According to new analysis from fuel-tracking company GasBuddy, Sunday is the most consistently affordable day of the week to buy gasoline across most states in the U.S., while prices tend to climb during the middle of the week.
- [Public Meeting Set For Black Tom Road Roundabout Plan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/12/public-meeting-set-for-black-tom-road-roundabout-plan/): Berkeley County will host a public drop-in information meeting for two improvement projects along Black Tom Road Extension. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 26 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Whitesville Elementary School, located at 324 Gaillard Road in Moncks Corner.
- [Goose Creek Passes New Rules For E-Bikes And E-Scooters](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/11/goose-creek-passes-new-rules-for-e-bikes-and-e-scooters/): The Goose Creek City Council has unanimously approved a new ordinance establishing safety regulations for electric bicycles and electric scooters as the devices become increasingly common across the city.
- [New Baseball Training Facility ‘The Dugout’ Opens in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/11/new-baseball-training-facility-the-dugout-opens-in-moncks-corner/): Town leaders and community members gathered this week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of The Dugout, a locally owned baseball and softball training facility located at 211 East Main Street.
- [Cainhoy Brush Fire Contained After Residents Advised to Evacuate](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/11/cainhoy-brush-fire-contained-after-residents-advised-to-evacuate/): Fire crews from multiple agencies worked Wednesday afternoon to contain a brush fire in the Cainhoy area, prompting a temporary evacuation recommendation for some nearby residents.
- [Berkeley County Turns Yellow as Tree Pollen Levels Soar](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/11/berkeley-county-turns-yellow-as-tree-pollen-levels-soar/): If your car looked perfectly clean yesterday and today resembles a banana-flavored donut, congratulations — you are officially experiencing spring in Berkeley County.
- [Prayer Walk, Community Gathering Planned in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/10/prayer-walk-community-gathering-planned-in-moncks-corner/): The Moncks Corner Police Department and Moncks Corner Fire Department are partnering with Grace R.E. Church to host a community prayer walk and engagement event aimed at strengthening connections between residents and first responders.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Recover Stolen Car After Ladson Pursuit](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/10/berkeley-county-deputies-recover-stolen-car-after-ladson-pursuit/): Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following a chase involving a stolen car that ended in a crash along Interstate 26, authorities said.
- [Santee Cooper Offering Bill Credits For Smart Thermostat Users](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/10/santee-cooper-offering-bill-credits-for-smart-thermostat-users/): Santee Cooper is offering bill credits to customers who enroll their smart thermostat in the new Santee Cooper Rewards demand response program.
- [Beloved Moncks Corner Coffee Shop to Close After Nearly a Decade](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/09/beloved-moncks-corner-coffee-shop-to-close-after-nearly-a-decade/): Essentials Coffee, a popular local coffee shop in Moncks Corner's Foxbank community, announced it will soon close its doors after nearly 10 years of serving the community.
- [Leprechauns And Shenanigans Take Over Moncks Corner's Main Street](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/07/leprechauns-and-shenanigans-take-over-moncks-corners-main-street/): Leprechauns and locals alike came together for a block party in downtown Moncks Corner on St. Patrick's Day.
- [Feral Cat Population in Berkeley County Tackled with Mass Spay-Neuter Effort](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/07/feral-cat-population-in-berkeley-county-tackled-with-mass-spay-neuter-effort/): More than 120 feral cats from across Berkeley County were trapped over the weekend as part of a major effort to control the area’s growing cat population.
- [Moncks Corner Police Department Earns State Law Enforcement Accreditation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/07/moncks-corner-police-department-earns-state-law-enforcement-accreditation/): The Moncks Corner Police Department has earned accreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council, a recognition officials say highlights the agency’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.
- [Construction Squeezes Berkeley County Shelter Space, Free Dog Adoptions Offered](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/06/construction-squeezes-berkeley-county-shelter-space-free-dog-adoptions-offered/): Construction upgrades at the Charleston Animal Society’s Berkeley Campus are expected to temporarily reduce space for adoptable animals, prompting shelter officials to ask the public for help through adoptions and fostering.
- [New Disc Golf Course Opens at Brown Family Park in Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/06/new-disc-golf-course-opens-at-brown-family-park-in-nexton/): A new disc golf course is now open at Brown Family Park in the Nexton neighborhood, giving residents in the surrounding area another way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active.
- [Traffic Shift Planned on SC-27 Near I-26 Interchange in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/06/traffic-shift-planned-on-sc-27-near-i-26-interchange-in-berkeley-county/): Drivers traveling along SC-27 near Interstate 26 in Berkeley County should expect changes beginning next week as crews shift traffic into a new roadway alignment, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
- [Bonneau Man Charged After Stolen Vehicles Found with Altered VINs: SLED](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/06/bonneau-man-charged-after-stolen-vehicles-found-with-altered-vins-sled/): A Berkeley County man has been charged in connection with a vehicle fraud investigation involving stolen vehicles and altered identification numbers, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
- [Moncks Corner Police Department Highlights Crime Trends in New Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/06/moncks-corner-police-department-highlights-crime-trends-in-new-report/): The Moncks Corner Police Department has released its 2025 annual analysis report, offering a detailed look at crime trends, policing strategies and community engagement efforts across the growing Berkeley County town.
- [Berkeley County to Host Workforce Career Fair for Job Seekers March 20](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/05/berkeley-county-to-host-workforce-career-fair-for-job-seekers-march-20/): Job seekers across the Lowcountry will have an opportunity to connect directly with employers later this month as Berkeley County officials host a workforce career fair aimed at linking residents with open positions.
- [Tip Leads to Major Drug Bust, Ladson Man Arrested: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/04/tip-leads-to-major-drug-bust-ladson-man-arrested-bcso/): A Ladson man is facing multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges after an investigation by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office led deputies to seize large quantities of narcotics, firearms and cash.
- [MUSC Acquires Practice With Several Berkeley County Offices](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/04/musc-acquires-practice-with-several-berkeley-county-offices/): Several medical offices serving patients across Berkeley County are now part of a major health care acquisition after MUSC Health announced it has purchased Palmetto Primary Care Physicians in a $111 million deal.
- [St. Stephen Man Charged With Vehicle Fraud: SLED](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/03/st-stephen-man-charged-after-sled-finds-stolen-vehicles-with-altered-vins/): A St. Stephen man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he was found with several stolen vehicles whose identification numbers had been altered to hide their true identities.
- [Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast Returns to Moncks Corner March 14](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/03/shuckin-in-the-park-oyster-roast-returns-to-moncks-corner-march-14/): One of Berkeley County’s most popular springtime traditions is returning next weekend as the annual Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast comes back to the scenic grounds of Old Santee Canal Park.
- [Traffic Stop in Pineville Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest, Gun Seizure](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/02/traffic-stop-in-pineville-leads-to-drug-trafficking-arrest-gun-seizure/): Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Monday that Thomas Anthony Giza, 53, of Bonneau, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking MDMA—commonly known as ecstasy—and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
- [Berkeley County Hosts Free Workshop to Help Small Businesses Win Contracts](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/02/berkeley-county-hosts-free-workshop-to-help-small-businesses-win-contracts/): Berkeley County officials are inviting local entrepreneurs to take advantage of a free workshop designed to help small businesses tap into government contracting opportunities.
- [Leaders Representing Berkeley County React as U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/03/01/leaders-representing-berkeley-county-react-as-u-s-launches-strikes-on-iran/): Lawmakers representing Berkeley County and the Lowcountry are responding after President Donald Trump announced a major U.S. military operation targeting Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions overseas.
- [SC Lawmakers Move to Mandate Ten Commandments in Schools](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/28/sc-lawmakers-move-to-mandate-ten-commandments-in-schools/): A new bill moving through the South Carolina State House is drawing attention—and sparking debate—over religion and history in public schools.
- [Tickets Start Feb. 28 Under South Carolina’s Hands-Free Driving Law](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/26/tickets-start-feb-28-under-south-carolinas-hands-free-driving-law/): Drivers across Berkeley County and throughout the Palmetto State will soon face fines if caught holding or using an electronic device behind the wheel, as South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law moves into full enforcement.
- [Moncks Corner’s Future Italian Hotspot Faces Delays but Owner Says the Wait Will Be Worth It](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/15/moncks-corners-future-italian-hotspot-faces-delays-but-owner-says-the-wait-will-be-worth-it/): A long‑awaited Italian restaurant is inching closer to reality in Moncks Corner, where a South Florida transplant with deep Italian roots is working to bring what he calls “true restaurant dining” to a town he believes is hungry for it.
- [‘Lucky Streak’ in Moncks Corner: 5 Lottery Wins Total More Than $2.8M](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/27/lucky-streak-in-moncks-corner-5-lottery-wins-total-more-than-2-8m/): A wave of lottery luck is sweeping through Moncks Corner, where five winning tickets over the past three months have netted players more than $2.8 million, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
- [Pedestrian Killed in Hwy. 52 Hit-and-Run Crash in Bonneau](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/27/pedestrian-killed-in-hwy-52-hit-and-run-crash-in-bonneau/): A 34-year-old Moncks Corner woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning along North Highway 52 in Bonneau, authorities said.
- [St. Stephen Catfish Festival To Return With Food, Rides and Family Fun](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/26/st-stephen-catfish-festival-to-return-with-food-rides-and-family-fun/): One of Berkeley County’s most anticipated spring traditions is set to return next month as the St. Stephen Catfish Festival brings a weekend full of food, music and family-friendly entertainment.
- [Berkeley Electric Warns of Impersonators in Foxbank Area](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/25/berkeley-electric-warns-of-impersonators-in-foxbank-area/): Residents in a Berkeley County neighborhood are being urged to stay alert after reports of individuals going door to door posing as representatives of a local electric utility.
- [Traffic Stop Turns Into Fentanyl Bust in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/23/traffic-stop-turns-into-fentanyl-bust-in-moncks-corner/): According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Tyriq Ontario Towensend, of Moncks Corner, is facing a charge of trafficking fentanyl 28 grams or more following the Feb. 19 stop.
- [Free Heart Health Event Coming to St. Stephen Feb. 28](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/22/free-heart-health-event-coming-to-st-stephen-feb-28/): Residents in one of Berkeley County’s rural communities will have access to free health services later this month as MUSC CARES hosts a heart health event aimed at improving wellness and prevention.
- [Nancy Mace Pushes to Ban Sex Offenders from Federally Funded Shelters](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/22/nancy-mace-pushes-to-ban-sex-offenders-from-federally-funded-shelters/): Congresswoman Nancy Mace is pushing new legislation that would ban registered sex offenders from federally funded shelters — a move she says is about protecting the community’s most vulnerable.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 Annual Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/21/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-releases-2025-annual-report/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2025 Annual Report, providing a data-driven look at law enforcement activity, crime trends, and community engagement across one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing counties.
- [Carnes Crossroads Named National Community of the Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/21/carnes-crossroads-named-national-community-of-the-year/): Carnes Crossroads, a master-planned development in Goose Creek, has been awarded both Residential Community of the Year and Amenity of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), earning the organization’s highest distinction — the Gold Award.
- [SCDOT Seeks Public Input on Berkeley County Bridge Replacement Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/21/scdot-seeks-public-input-on-berkeley-county-bridge-replacement-project/): According to SCDOT, the project would replace the existing bridge on S-9 over Canterhill Swamp, citing structural deficiencies that have raised concerns about long-term safety and reliability.
- [Goose Creek’s Fire Department Celebrates 45 Years](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/21/goose-creeks-fire-department-celebrates-45-years/): The City of Goose Creek Fire Department is celebrating 45 years of service this month, marking more than four decades of transformation from a small volunteer operation into one of the region’s top-rated emergency response agencies.
- [Santee Cooper Board Approves $460 Million Bond Sale](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/20/santee-cooper-board-approves-460-million-bond-sale/): The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has unanimously approved the sale of approximately $460 million in bonds aimed at funding major infrastructure upgrades while refinancing older, higher-cost debt.
- [17-Year-Old Killed in Crash on Highway 402 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/19/17-year-old-killed-in-crash-on-highway-402-in-berkeley-county/): A 17-year-old Summerville resident has died following a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Jedburg Road: SCHP](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-jedburg-road-schp/): A pedestrian was killed Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Jedburg Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen to Close](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/20/lowcountry-coffee-company-in-st-stephen-to-close/): Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen announced that it will officially close on Saturday, Feb. 28, after what owners described as “a couple of wonderful years” serving the community.
- [Moncks Corner Woman Stole License Plate from Unmarked Patrol Vehicle: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/20/mocnks-corner-woman-stole-license-plate-from-unmarked-patrol-vehicle-bcso/): A traffic stop in Berkeley County led to the arrest of a Moncks Corner woman after deputies discovered she was driving with a license plate stolen from a law enforcement vehicle, authorities said.
- [Moncks Corner Man Arrested in AI-Generated Child Exploitation Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/20/moncks-corner-man-arrested-in-ai-generated-child-exploitation-case/): Julian Samuel Turner, 31, of Moncks Corner, faces three felony charges tied to the alleged possession of sexually explicit material depicting minors.
- [Remains Found in Moncks Corner ID’d As Missing Man](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/19/remains-found-in-moncks-corner-idd-as-missing-man/): Human remains discovered last year in Berkeley County have now been identified as a Moncks Corner man who had been missing for more than five years, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Opens Applications for Citizens Academy Program](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-opens-applications-for-citizens-academy-program/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to step inside the world of local law enforcement through its upcoming citizens academy, a six-week program designed to build stronger relationships between deputies and the community they serve.
- [NAACP Goose Creek to Host Black History Month Market](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/naacp-goose-creek-to-host-black-history-month-market/): The NAACP Goose Creek Branch is inviting the community to come together for an evening of culture, commerce and celebration later this month as part of Black History Month.
- [Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Goose Creek Jimmy John's Opening](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-goose-creek-jimmy-johns-opening/): A new sandwich shop is officially opening in Goose Creek. City leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon to welcome the latest business to the growing Carnes Crossroads area. (CREDIT: City of Goose Creek)
- [Goose Creek Man Arrested After Nearly Hitting Deputy Saving Dog](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/goose-creek-man-arrested-after-nearly-hitting-deputy-saving-dog/): A Goose Creek man is facing several charges after deputies say he nearly struck a Berkeley County deputy, resisted arrest, and later was linked to a road rage incident involving a vehicle ramming.
- [Pinopolis Post Office Operations Temporarily Relocated Due to Building Repairs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/17/pinopolis-post-office-operations-temporarily-relocated-due-to-building-repairs/): The United States Postal Service has temporarily relocated all operations from the Pinopolis Post Office as of Feb. 13, citing the need for building repairs and concerns for customer and employee safety.
- [Former Hanahan Police Sergeant Terminated, Arrested in Summerville](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/15/former-hanahan-police-sergeant-terminated-arrested-in-summerville/): According to jail records, Monique Latrice McCoy, 35, was booked into the Dorchester County detention center and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person.
- [Red Cross Assists Family Displaced by Goose Creek Apartment Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/15/red-cross-assists-family-displaced-by-goose-creek-apartment-fire/): Disaster-trained Red Cross volunteers responded Sunday to the Hallmark at Timberlake apartments on Hallmark Drive, where a fire displaced two residents.
- [Pickup Slams into Tree on College Park Road, Killing Passenger](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/14/pickup-slams-into-tree-on-college-park-road-killing-passenger/): A late‑night crash in Berkeley County left one person dead and another hospitalized after a pickup truck veered off College Park Road and struck a tree, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [ALDI Expanding To Moncks Corner With New Store](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/10/aldi-expanding-to-moncks-corner-with-new-store/): The fast-expanding grocery chain is building its second location in Berkeley County, with the new store rising across from Chick-fil-A near the corner of Highway 17A and Anglers Drive. Construction is already underway.
- [Gavin Newsom to Visit Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/14/gavin-newsom-to-visit-berkeley-county/): California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to return to South Carolina later this month, with a stop planned in Berkeley County.
- [Moncks Corner Police Nab Suspect in Bonnoitt Street Drive-By Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/13/moncks-corner-police-nab-suspect-in-bonnoitt-street-drive-by-shooting/): Police have arrested a suspect wanted for firing multiple shots from a moving vehicle early Sunday morning, according to Moncks Corner Police Chief Antwan Richardson.
- [Developer Breaks Ground on 360-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/13/developer-breaks-ground-on-360-unit-luxury-apartment-community-in-nexton/): A major new luxury apartment community is officially underway in the rapidly growing Nexton area of Berkeley County, as The Collier Companies celebrated the groundbreaking of its first South Carolina development on Friday.
- [SLED: Piggly Wiggly Worker Stole Scratch-Offs to Pay Rent](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/12/sled-piggly-wiggly-worker-stole-scratch-offs-to-pay-rent/): Tillie Renee Ogden, 48, of Ladson was charged Tuesday with intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets.
- [Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe Resigns](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/12/goose-creek-police-chief-lj-roscoe-resigns/): Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe has stepped down from her role, city officials announced Thursday, bringing an end to her seven-year tenure at the city's police department.
- [Plain White T’s to Headline Free Spring Concert at Goose Creek Amphitheater](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/11/plain-white-ts-to-headline-free-spring-concert-at-goose-creek-amphitheater/): The City of Goose Creek announced that the Plain White T’s will perform at the Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater on Saturday, April 25, with Charleston-based indie-pop duo Babe Club opening the show.
- [2 Goose Creek Men Nabbed After Robbery, Gunfire at Party](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/10/2-goose-creek-men-nabbed-after-robbery-gunfire-at-party/): Two Goose Creek men are facing serious charges after police say an armed robbery and shooting incident unfolded early Saturday morning near a residential party in North Charleston.
- [Goose Creek Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoint](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/11/goose-creek-police-to-conduct-traffic-safety-checkpoint/): According to police, the checkpoint is scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Crowfield Boulevard and Hunters Lane.
- [Summerville Man Arrested After Assault, Threatening Deputies](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/11/summerville-man-arrested-after-assault-threatening-deputies/): A Summerville man is behind bars following an investigation into a violent assault that left a victim hospitalized with injuries and included threats toward law enforcement, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Hardee’s Set to Reopen in Berkeley County After Sudden Closures](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/06/hardees-set-to-reopen-in-berkeley-county-after-sudden-closures/): The two Hardee’s locations in Goose Creek and Moncks Corner are expected to reopen within the next few weeks
- [Moncks Corner Police Nab Fugitive Wanted in Child Sex Abuse Investigation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/10/moncks-corner-police-nab-fugitive-wanted-in-child-sex-abuse-investigation/): A traffic stop in Moncks Corner led to the arrest of a man wanted in North Carolina for multiple counts of statutory sex crimes, felony sexual abuse of a child, and indecent liberties, according to the Moncks Corner Police Department.
- [Bonneau Man Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charge After Traffic Stop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/10/bonneau-man-arrested-on-meth-trafficking-charge-after-traffic-stop/): A routine traffic stop in Bonneau led to the arrest of a 62-year-old man on meth trafficking and weapons charges after deputies discovered more than 26 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [High‑Speed Dash, Cornfield Crash: St. Stephen Driver Charged with Meth](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/09/high-speed-dash-cornfield-crash-st-stephen-driver-charged-with-meth/): A routine traffic stop in St. Stephen turned into a chase that ended in a cornfield and a man's arrest on drug charges, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [The Rustic Muffin Changes Hands as Owners Announce Retirement](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/09/the-rustic-muffin-changes-hands-as-owners-announce-retirement/): The owners of The Rustic Muffin announced Monday that they are stepping away from their beloved coffee house after nearly eight years, marking the end of a chapter that they say was defined more by community than commerce.
- [Drive-By Gunfire in Moncks Corner Prompts Police Investigation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/08/drive-by-gunfire-in-moncks-corner-prompts-police-investigation/): Authorities are investigating an early-morning shooting that rattled a quiet Moncks Corner neighborhood after multiple shots were fired from a moving vehicle along Bonnoitt Street, according to Police Chief Antwan Richardson.
- [Some Berkeley County Residents Jolted By 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/08/some-berkeley-county-residents-jolted-by-2-9-earthquake/): The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Ladson at 10:37 p.m., with the epicenter located near the Kings Grant subdivision off Dorchester Road.
- [Youth Fishing Rodeo Coming to St. Stephen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/08/youth-fishing-rodeo-coming-to-st-stephen/): Families across Berkeley County are being invited to grab their fishing gear and head to the water for a morning of fun, learning and friendly competition.
- [Boy Struck By Vehicle Near Moncks Corner School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/06/boy-struck-by-vehicle-near-moncks-corner-school/): A 9-year-old boy is recovering from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle during morning traffic near Moncks Corner Elementary School, according to the Moncks Corner Police Department.
- [FedEx Worker Accused of Lottery Fraud at Summerville Gas Station](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/05/fedex-worker-accused-of-lottery-fraud-at-summerville-gas-station/): Darryl Antwain Scott Sr., 30, of Ladson is facing multiple charges, including intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets.
- [Biggins Boat Landing to Close for Major Expansion in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/05/biggins-boat-landing-to-close-for-major-expansion-in-moncks-corner/): A popular public boat landing in Moncks Corner will soon close for more than a year as Santee Cooper begins a major expansion and modernization project aimed at improving access to the region’s waterways.
- [Subway Burglar in Goose Creek Busted With Cocaine Hidden in Rectum: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/05/subway-burglar-in-goose-creek-busted-with-cocaine-hidden-in-rectum-bcso/): A Goose Creek woman accused of breaking into a Subway restaurant and stealing cash is now facing a stack of felony charges — including trying to smuggle cocaine into jail hidden inside her body, authorities said.
- [Quick Stop in Moncks Corner Turns Into $200K Payday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/05/quick-stop-in-moncks-corner-turns-into-200k-payday/): A routine morning stop in Moncks Corner turned into a life-changing moment for one Lowcountry man who picked up a lottery ticket along with a drink and walked away $200,000 richer.
- [Moncks Corner Man Gets 25 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/05/moncks-corner-man-gets-25-years-in-prison-for-drug-trafficking/): A Berkeley County jury has convicted a Moncks Corner man on multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges, resulting in a 25-year prison sentence after authorities uncovered drugs, guns and cash at his home, according to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
- [Kangaroo on the Loose Surprises Summerville Neighborhood](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/08/kingaroo-on-the-loose-surprises-summerville-neighborhood/): Police officers responding to a routine call in Summerville got a dose of the unexpected this week when a baby kangaroo was spotted hopping through a residential backyard.
- [Cypress Grove Residents in Moncks Corner Demand Urgent Traffic Fix](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/04/cypress-grove-residents-in-moncks-corner-demand-urgent-traffic-fix/): Residents of the Cypress Grove neighborhood are calling on Berkeley County officials and state leaders to take immediate action at an intersection where they say accidents are occurring nearly every week.
- [Dope on the Run: Deputies Nab Pair After Sangaree Drug Dump During Chase](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/04/dope-on-the-run-deputies-nab-pair-after-sangaree-drug-dump-during-chase/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of Shawn Paul Driggers, 46, of Summerville, and Shelby Anne Pyatt, 34, of Ladson after a Jan. 20 pursuit that ended atop an I-26 overpass on Nexton Parkway.
- [Moncks Corner Schedules St. Paddy’s Shenanigans at Unity Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/03/moncks-corner-schedules-st-paddys-shenanigans-at-unity-park/): Break out the green shirts you only wear once a year and prepare for some likely questionable dance moves in public: St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans are officially on the calendar in Moncks Corner.
- [Sunrise Bistro Opens Doors in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/03/sunrise-bistro-opens-doors-in-goose-creek/): A new breakfast-and-lunch option officially opened its doors Monday morning in Goose Creek, as Sunrise Bistro marked its grand opening at 216 St. James Avenue.
- [UPDATE: Missing Teen in Sangaree Found Safe](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/teen-missing-after-bicycle-ride-in-sangaree/): According to the sheriff’s office, Trent Rex Townsend was last seen around 6 p.m. on January 21 after leaving his grandfather’s home to ride his bicycle. Family members reported him missing after he failed to return home.
- [Creek Pointe Debuts as Berkeley County’s Latest Residential Community](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/02/creek-pointe-debuts-as-berkeley-countys-latest-residential-community/): The 85-home development is located just outside downtown Moncks Corner, an area that has seen steady population growth as families and retirees seek alternatives to denser parts of the Charleston region.
- [Goose Creek Waffle House Goes Full Cupid for Valentine’s Day](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/02/goose-creek-waffle-house-goes-full-cupid-for-valentines-day/): Roses are red, waffles are golden, and if you’re really feeling bold this Valentine’s Day, dinner under a glowing yellow sign might just be your love language.
- [Berkeley County Blanketed by Snow in Weekend Winter Blast: PHOTOS](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/01/berkeley-county-blanketed-by-snow-in-weekend-winter-blast-photos/): Berkeley County woke up to a sight straight out of a snow globe this weekend as a rare winter blast buried the Lowcountry under a blanket of white.
- [Berkeley County Government Delays Monday Openings Due to Winter Weather](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/01/berkeley-county-government-delays-monday-openings-due-to-winter-weather/): All Berkeley County Government offices will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. This includes all county government offices, the courthouse, landfill, convenience centers, library branches, and Cypress Gardens.
- [Berkeley County Schools Shift to E-Learning As Icy Conditions Linger](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/02/01/berkeley-county-schools-shift-to-e-learning-as-icy-conditions-linger/): The Berkeley County School District announced that students will learn from home on Monday, Feb. 2, completing assignments through an eLearning Day.
- [Muskets, Cannons, and Colonial Life to Return to Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/28/muskets-cannons-and-colonial-life-to-return-to-berkeley-county/): Muskets will fire, cannons will boom, and 18th-century life will take center stage when Revolutionary Berkeley Day returns to Old Santee Canal Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
- [Berkeley County Woman Charged With Food Stamp Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/30/berkeley-county-woman-charged-with-food-stamp-fraud/): A Berkeley County woman has been arrested and charged with fraudulently receiving more than $24,000 in food assistance benefits, according to the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
- [One Killed, One Injured in Early-Morning Crash on Nexton Parkway](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/30/one-killed-one-injured-in-early-morning-crash-on-nexton-parkway/): One person was killed and another injured in a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Nexton Parkway in Berkeley County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Boost Patrols as Winter Weather Nears](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/30/berkeley-county-deputies-boost-patrols-as-winter-weather-nears/): Berkeley County deputies will increase patrols across Berkeley County to monitor road conditions and respond to emergencies, according to the sheriff’s office.
- [Berkeley County Announces Closures Ahead of Winter Weather](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/30/berkeley-county-announces-closures-ahead-of-winter-weather/): With the threat of winter weather and frigid temperatures forecasted for our area Saturday and Sunday, Berkeley County Emergency Management and county leaders are coordinating resources and making preparations to keep communities safe.
- [Berkeley County Preps For Winter Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/berkeley-county-preps-for-winter-threat/): Berkeley County officials are taking steps to prepare for potential winter weather expected this weekend, as forecasts call for colder temperatures and the possibility of wintry conditions across the region.
- [Santee Cooper Prepares Power Grid for Potential Winter Weather Impacts](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/santee-cooper-prepares-power-grid-for-potential-winter-weather-impacts/): Santee Cooper officials say crews are taking steps to prepare for the potential impacts of anticipated winter weather, as frigid temperatures forecast for the coming days could place added strain on the state’s electric system.
- [Moncks Corner Police, Fire Issue Winter Weather Alert](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/moncks-corner-police-fire-issue-winter-weather-alert/): The Moncks Corner Police Department and Moncks Corner Fire Department are urging residents to prepare for a potential winter weather event in the coming days, warning that hazardous travel conditions could develop if temperatures drop and ice forms.
- [Winter Storm Watch Set to Begin Jan. 31 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/winter-storm-watch-set-to-begin-jan-31-in-berkeley-county/): The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and an Extreme Cold Watch for Berkeley County, both set to begin Saturday, Jan. 31, as forecasters continue to monitor the potential for snow and very cold temperatures this weekend.
- [Naval Power Facility Opens in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/naval-power-facility-opens-in-goose-creek/): Berkeley County leaders recently joined defense industry executives to mark the opening of a major new manufacturing facility that officials say will play a critical role in strengthening the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding and submarine programs.
- [Woman Arrested in Clements Ferry Road Shooting That First Appeared as Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/woman-arrested-in-clements-ferry-road-shooting-that-first-appeared-as-crash/): Charleston police have arrested a 35-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting on Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County that investigators initially believed was a traffic crash, authorities announced.
- [Carnes Crossroads Ranks Among America’s Top 50 Communities](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/carnes-crossroads-ranks-among-americas-top-50-communities/): Carnes Crossroads has earned national recognition as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the United States, cementing its place among the country’s most successful and innovative residential developments.
- [2026 Berkeley County School District Art Contest Winners Announced](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/2026-berkeley-county-school-district-art-contest-winners-announced/): For the first time in the history of the competition, student artwork from Berkeley County School District will be featured on a local billboard, as Home Telecom announced the winners of its 2026 BCSD Art Contest.
- [Berkeley County Awarded $1.8M for New Firefighting Boats, Emergency Equipment](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/29/berkeley-county-awarded-1-8m-for-new-firefighting-vessels-emergency-equipment/): Berkeley County will receive $1.8 million in state funding to purchase two new firefighting vessels and a heavy-duty tow vehicle, an investment local and federal officials say will significantly strengthen emergency response capabilities across South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
- [Goose Creek Woman Busted in Lottery Scam Across Two Counties: SLED](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/28/goose-creek-woman-busted-in-lottery-scam-across-two-counties-sled/): A Berkeley County woman is facing multiple lottery fraud charges after investigators say she stole scratch-off tickets from several convenience stores and attempted to cash them across two South Carolina counties, according to SLED.
- [Berkeley County Welcomes New MUSC Health Pavilion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/28/berkeley-county-welcomes-new-musc-health-pavilion/): Berkeley County leaders joined state and healthcare officials on Wednesday to mark a major expansion of medical care in the region with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe Brings Indigenous Culture to Goose Creek in 2026](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/28/wassamasaw-tribe-brings-indigenous-culture-to-goose-creek-in-2026/): The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians is proud to announce its 2026 Culture Classes and Community Programming calendar, a yearlong series of free, public offerings centered in Goose Creek.
- [Crime Down, Response Times Improve in Goose Creek, Police Say](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/crime-down-response-times-improve-in-goose-creek-police-say/): The City of Goose Creek recorded notable declines in crime and faster police response times in 2025, according to year-end data released by the Goose Creek Police Department, highlighting what officials describe as continued progress amid the city’s growth.
- [Berkeley County Earns ‘Clean’ Financial Audit for 2025](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/berkeley-county-earns-clean-financial-audit-for-2025/): Berkeley County has received a clean bill of financial health following an independent audit of its finances, county officials announced this week.
- [Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Comes to Berkeley County  Feb. 7](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/low-cost-pet-care-clinic-comes-to-berkeley-county-feb-7/): Berkeley County residents will have access to low-cost veterinary services Saturday, Feb. 7 during a community pet care clinic hosted by Friends of the Berkeley County Animal Center and PETSinc. at 2 Springhall Drive in Goose Creek.
- [Moncks Corner Mosque Shooting Suspect Arrested in Florida](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/moncks-corner-mosque-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-florida/): Authorities say a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting inside a Moncks Corner mosque that left one man hospitalized and prompted an intensive multi-agency investigation.
- [Pinopolis Lock Closure Extended Until Feb. 13](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/27/pinopolis-lock-closure-extended-until-feb-13/): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pinopolis Lock will remain closed until Feb. 13, according to Santee Cooper.
- [Berkeley County Leaders Celebrate Opening of SC’s First Regional DNA Science Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/26/berkeley-county-leaders-celebrate-opening-of-scs-first-regional-dna-science-center/): Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis joined local and regional leaders Monday to mark the opening of the Tri-County Biological Science Center, a first-of-its-kind regional DNA-testing collaboration in South Carolina.
- [Red Cross Assists Family After St. Stephen House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/26/red-cross-assists-family-after-st-stephen-house-fire/): American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a family displaced by a house fire in Berkeley County, providing emergency support after flames damaged a home on Carolina Drive in Saint Stephen early Monday morning.
- [Moncks Corner Mosque Shooting Leaves One Injured; Person of Interest in Custody](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/25/moncks-corner-mosque-shooting-leaves-one-injured-person-of-interest-in-custody/): A person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a reported shooting at a mosque in Moncks Corner, prompting a rapid police response from law enforcement.
- [Hanahan Police Nab High‑Speed Hopper After Brief but 'Chaotic' Pursuit](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/24/hanahan-police-nab-high-speed-hopper-after-brief-but-chaotic-pursuit/): What began as a routine patrol for PFC Daniel quickly escalated into what may be one of the most adorable foot pursuits in department history.
- [Berkeley County School District to Host Upcoming Hiring Event](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/24/berkeley-county-school-district-to-host-upcoming-hiring-event/): The Berkeley County School District is inviting job seekers to suit up and connect with school leaders at an upcoming hiring event aimed at filling positions ahead of a major year of growth for the district.
- [Francis Marion Memorial Service Planned in Pineville](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/24/francis-marion-memorial-service-planned-in-pineville/): A memorial service honoring Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, known to history as the “Swamp Fox,” is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Marion’s Tomb in Pineville.
- [Goose Creek Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/23/goose-creek-man-charged-with-child-sexual-exploitation/): A 24-year-old Goose Creek man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
- [Berkeley County to Host Public Meeting on U.S. 176 Widening Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/23/berkeley-county-to-host-public-meeting-on-u-s-176-widening-project/): Berkeley County officials are inviting residents to learn more about the next phase of a major road improvement project aimed at easing traffic congestion along a busy corridor in the county.
- [Five Guys Celebrates New Goose Creek Location With Ribbon-Cutting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/23/five-guys-celebrates-new-goose-creek-location-with-ribbon-cutting/): A new fast-casual dining establishment celebrated its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Goose Creek.
- [HII Marks One Year of Shipbuilding Operations in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/23/hii-marks-one-year-of-shipbuilding-operations-in-berkeley-county/): One year after launching production in Berkeley County, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations is being credited with strengthening U.S. Navy shipbuilding efforts while exceeding its early performance goals.
- [Public Input Sought in Moncks Corner Police Accreditation Review](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/22/public-input-sought-in-moncks-corner-police-accreditation-review/): The Moncks Corner Police Department will undergo an on-site assessment January 28–29, 2026, as part of the state accreditation process conducted by South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., town officials recently announced.
- [Dr. Marion Baird Named First Principal of Bee Tree Elementary](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/17/dr-marion-baird-named-first-principal-of-bee-tree-elementary/): Berkeley County School District has selected veteran educator Dr. Marion Baird as the first principal of Bee Tree Elementary School, which is scheduled to open its doors to students in August 2026.
- [Pitbull to Bring “I’m Back” Tour to Daniel Island’s Credit One Stadium](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/22/pitbull-to-bring-im-back-tour-to-daniel-islands-credit-one-stadium/): Global music superstar Pitbull is set to bring his high-energy “I’m Back” Tour to the Lowcountry this spring, with a major stop at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island on Sunday, May 17.
- [South Atlantic Bank Opens in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/22/south-atlantic-bank-opens-in-goose-creek/): City leaders and business representatives gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of South Atlantic Bank’s newest branch in Goose Creek, marking another step in the city’s continued commercial growth.
- [Two Hardee’s Restaurants Close in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/20/two-hardees-restaurants-close-in-berkeley-county/): Two Hardee’s restaurants in Berkeley County abruptly closed their doors on Dec. 20, 2025, marking the end of an era for two long‑standing fast‑food fixtures in Goose Creek and Moncks Corner.
- [SC Measles Outbreak Grows to 646 Cases; Berkeley County Urged to Stay Vigilant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/20/sc-measles-outbreak-grows-to-646-cases-berkeley-county-urged-to-stay-vigilant/): The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has reported 88 new measles cases since Friday, bringing the total number of infections tied to the Upstate outbreak to 646.
- [Teen Charged in Goose Creek Shooting That Injured Two](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/16/teen-charged-in-goose-creek-shooting-that-injured-two/): A 17-year-old male has been charged as an adult following a shooting Thursday afternoon that left two people injured at a home on North Pandora Drive, according to the Goose Creek Police Department.
- [Goose Creek Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing from Nursing Home Residents](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/13/goose-creek-woman-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-stealing-from-nursing-home-residents/): A Goose Creek woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for stealing more than $146,000 from residents of a North Charleston nursing home, many of whom were physically or mentally incapacitated.
- [Goose Creek Mourns Former Fire Chief Lonnie Barfield Holland](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/16/goose-creek-mourns-former-fire-chief-lonnie-barfield-holland/): The City of Goose Creek is mourning the loss of former Fire Chief Lonnie Barfield Holland.
- [Cook Out, Panda Express Set to Break Ground in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/21/cook-out-panda-express-set-to-break-ground-in-moncks-corner/): Two major restaurant chains are officially on their way to Berkeley County for the first time, marking a new wave of commercial development in one of the state’s fastest‑growing regions.
- [Amber Daniels Broughton Appointed Municipal Judge in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/16/amber-daniels-broughton-appointed-municipal-judge-in-moncks-corner/): The Town of Moncks Corner has appointed Amber Daniels Broughton, Esq. as its new part-time Municipal Judge, bringing a wealth of legal experience and a strong commitment to community service to the bench.
- [Berkeley County Officials Monitor Potential Winter Storm Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/21/berkeley-county-officials-monitor-potential-winter-storm-threat/): Berkeley County’s Emergency Management team is keeping a close eye on weather forecasts as a potential winter storm approaches the area this weekend and into early next week
- [Family Displaced After St. Stephen House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/21/family-displaced-after-st-stephen-house-fire/): A family in Saint Stephen is receiving emergency assistance after a fire damaged their home on Ravenell Drive, according to the American Red Cross.
- [Man Accused of Biting Deputies During Arrest in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/20/man-accused-of-biting-deputies-during-arrest-in-berkeley-county/): A 31-year-old Hanahan man is facing criminal charges after deputies say he assaulted law enforcement officers while resisting arrest during a vandalism call in Summerville.
- [Santee Cooper Braces for Winter Weather](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/20/santee-cooper-braces-for-winter-weather/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility is preparing for a multi-day winter weather event that could bring freezing rain, dangerously cold temperatures, and possible impacts to power service across the region. Santee Cooper moved to Operating Condition 4 alert status as of noon, signaling a potential threat to its electric
- [Lucky Ticket in Moncks Corner Nets $2 Million Powerball Prize](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/19/lucky-ticket-in-moncks-corner-nets-2-million-powerball-prize/): A Powerball ticket sold in Moncks Corner is now worth $2 million after matching all five white ball numbers with the PowerPlay option in Saturday night’s drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
- [Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Arrest, Stolen Gun Recovered in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/15/suspicious-vehicle-call-leads-to-arrest-stolen-gun-recovered-in-berkeley-county/): A routine call for a suspicious vehicle at a local gas station led Berkeley County deputies to recover multiple firearms, including one confirmed stolen out of North Carolina, authorities said Thursday.
- [Publix in Goose Creek Set to Close for Full Teardown and Rebuild](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/16/publix-in-goose-creek-set-to-close-for-full-teardown-and-rebuild/): The Publix supermarket serving the Goose Creek community will temporarily close its doors this month as the company prepares for a full teardown and rebuild of the aging store.
- [Huger Man Found Dead In Vehicle On Clements Ferry Road](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/15/huger-man-found-dead-in-vehicle-on-clements-ferry-road/): Authorities are investigating the death of a 39‑year‑old Huger man found inside a vehicle on Clements Ferry Road early Wednesday morning
- [Goose Creek Swears In Three New Councilmembers; Tekac Named Mayor Pro Tem](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/14/goose-creek-swears-in-three-new-councilmembers-tekac-named-mayor-pro-tem/): Goose Creek City Council welcomed three new members Tuesday during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, marking the start of a new four-year term for Melissa Enos-Sims, Corey McClary, and Gayla McSwain.
- [Moncks Corner Names Antwan Richardson As New Police Chief](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/15/moncks-corner-names-antwan-richardson-as-new-police-chief/): The Town of Moncks Corner has tapped longtime law enforcement veteran Antwan Richardson to serve as its next police chief, officials announced this week.
- [Big National Forest Cleanup To Return To Huger](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/08/big-national-forest-cleanup-to-return-to-huger/): PalmettoPride is calling on residents across the Lowcountry to roll up their sleeves for the 19th Annual Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup, returning to Huger on Saturday, Feb. 7.
- [Pinopolis Lock Closes For Maintenance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/08/pinopolis-lock-closes-for-maintenance-2/): The Pinopolis Lock, a key part of South Carolina’s inland waterway system, will shut down for scheduled maintenance beginning Thursday, Jan. 8, and remain closed through Friday, Jan. 23, according to Santee Cooper.
- [Public Meeting Set on Possible Roundabout at Busy Berkeley County Intersection](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/06/public-meeting-set-on-possible-roundabout-at-busy-berkeley-county-intersection/): Berkeley County officials are inviting residents to learn more about a planned intersection improvement project in Ladson during a public information meeting later this month.
- [Reports of Explosion Shake Cane Bay, Search Finds No Evidence](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/05/reports-of-explosion-shake-cane-bay-search-finds-no-evidence/): Residents across parts of Berkeley County reported hearing and feeling what they described as an explosion late Sunday night, prompting an emergency response and an extensive search by Central Berkeley Fire & EMS, officials said.
- [Remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market Reopens in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/05/remodeled-walmart-neighborhood-market-reopens-in-goose-creek/): Shoppers in Goose Creek are getting their first look inside a newly remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market, as the store officially reopened following a renovation aimed at improving convenience and the overall customer experience.
- [Storytime Returns To All Berkeley County Libraries](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/05/storytime-returns-to-all-berkeley-county-libraries/): Berkeley County Library System announced that storytime programs for children from birth to age 5 will resume at every library location starting the week of Jan. 5 through April 20, 2026.
- [Berkeley County Launches Community Survey on Housing, Development Needs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/05/berkeley-county-launches-community-survey-on-housing-development-needs/): Berkeley County is asking residents to help shape the future of affordable housing and community development as it prepares a new five-year strategic plan tied to federal funding.
- [Faith and Renewal Take Center Stage in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/05/faith-and-renewal-take-center-stage-in-berkeley-county/): As the New Year begins, women from across Berkeley County and the greater Lowcountry are being invited to pause, reflect and reconnect at a faith-centered gathering set for Saturday, Jan. 17.
- [Dozens Cited in New Year’s Eve Traffic Crackdown in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2026/01/01/dozens-cited-in-new-years-eve-traffic-crackdown-in-moncks-corner/): Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with local and state law enforcement agencies on New Year’s Eve as part of a joint traffic enforcement operation aimed at improving roadway safety during the busy holiday.
- [18 Dogs Abandoned Near Busy Goose Creek Intersection](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/28/18-dogs-abandoned-near-busy-goose-creek-intersection/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Authorities are investigating after 18 small dogs were abandoned near a heavily traveled Goose Creek intersection earlier this week, leaving one dead and prompting a reward for information. The Goose Creek Police Department said it began receiving calls Monday morning, August 25, reporting more than a dozen small dogs running loose
- [77‑Year‑Old Goose Creek Man Faces 74 Charges After Dog‑Seizure Investigation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/07/03/77-year-old-goose-creek-man-faces-74-charges-after-dog-seizure-investigation/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - A Goose Creek man is facing dozens of animal‑cruelty and state health‑violation charges after Berkeley County deputies seized more than 30 dogs from his property, authorities said. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, 77‑year‑old Loney Leroy Garrett of Garretts Court was arrested Wednesday and charged with 35 counts of ill
- [Coronavirus Permanently Shuts Down Ryan's Restaurant In Summerville](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-permanently-shuts-down-ryans-restaurant-in-summerville/): Another major restaurant chain has permanently closed its doors for business in Summerville. Ryan's recently auction off its restaurant equipment.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Teen After 100‑mph Chase](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/29/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-arrests-teen-after-100-mph-chase/): Berkeley County deputies arrested an 18‑year‑old North Charleston man after a high‑speed pursuit that stretched across multiple counties and began during a proactive patrol targeting street racing activity, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Summerville Man Charged in Child Exploitation Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/23/summerville-man-charged-in-child-exploitation-case/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A Summerville man is facing multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor following a multi-agency investigation that included key support from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 23-year-old Terrell Lee Claggion on Dec. 9. Claggion is charged with
- [Berkeley County Deputies Help Deliver Christmas to Hundreds](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/26/berkeley-county-deputies-help-deliver-christmas-to-hundreds/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office recently wrapped up its annual Toys for Tots campaign, contributing to a wide-reaching holiday effort that brought Christmas gifts to children across the Lowcountry.
- [Berkeley County Opens Registration for 2026 CDBG Workshop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/31/berkeley-county-opens-registration-for-2026-cdbg-workshop/): Registration is now open for the county’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Workshop, scheduled for Jan. 15.
- [Moncks Corner Police Chief Resigns, Reflects On Next Steps](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/20/moncks-corner-police-chief-resigns-reflects-on-next-steps/): Chief Lee Mixon confirmed his resignation Friday from the Moncks Corner Police Department, marking the end of his tenure leading the town’s law enforcement agency.
- [Berkeley County Chase Tops 130 MPH, Child Rescued After I-26 Pursuit](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/17/berkeley-county-chase-tops-130-mph-child-rescued-after-i-26-pursuit/): A man is facing multiple charges after Berkeley County deputies say he led law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed pursuit along Interstate 26, with a child inside the vehicle.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe Restores Storm-Damaged Community Barn With Grant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/20/wassamasaw-tribe-restores-storm-damaged-community-barn-with-grant/): The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians has completed a major renovation of its community farm barn in Berkeley County.
- [Spinx Opens New Convenience Store in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/20/spinx-opens-new-convenience-store-in-moncks-corner/): The full-service store is located at 3212 Old Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [Berkeley County Government Announces Holiday Closures](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/16/berkeley-county-government-announces-holiday-closures/): Berkeley County government officials announced a schedule of closures for the end of the year.
- [Fire Destroys Cross Home as Red Cross Steps In to Help Family](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/13/fire-destroys-cross-home-as-red-cross-steps-in-to-help-family/): American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a Berkeley County family after a house fire destroyed their home Saturday afternoon, leaving two people displaced just days before the holidays.
- [Goose Creek Man Gets 20-Year Sentence in Brutal Domestic Violence Case](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/11/goose-creek-man-gets-20-year-sentence-in-brutal-domestic-violence-case/): A Berkeley County jury has sentenced a Goose Creek man to 20 years in prison after convicting him of violently assaulting his wife during a prolonged attack that prosecutors said nearly killed her.
- [Quick Arrest Made in Deadly Berkeley County Store Armed Robbery](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/11/17/quick-arrest-made-in-deadly-berkeley-county-store-armed-robbery/): A teenager has been arrested in connection with a deadly armed robbery at a Summerville convenience store, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Man Killed in Late-Night Crash at Intersection: Berkeley County Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/11/25/man-killed-in-late-night-crash-at-intersection-berkeley-county-coroner/): A 27-year-old man from North Carolina was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night at a Charleston intersection, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Berkeley County Seeks Public Input on Disaster Planning](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/10/berkeley-county-seeks-public-input-on-disaster-planning/): Berkeley County officials are hosting two additional town hall meetings this month to gather public input on the county’s updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that guides how the community prepares for natural disasters and other emergencies.
- [Fire Departments Merge with North Berkeley Fire District](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/10/fire-departments-merge-with-north-berkeley-fire-district/): Several fire departments in eastern Berkeley County have formally consolidated with the North Berkeley Fire District to strengthen public safety.
- [Berkeley County Business Lifts Family After Tragedy](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/10/berkeley-county-business-lifts-family-after-tragedy/): A Berkeley County family facing unimaginable loss this holiday season is getting a small measure of relief from a local insurance group stepping in to help.
- [New Emergency Director Named in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/01/new-emergency-director-named-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County has appointed Cole Shirley as its new director of emergency management, placing a seasoned public safety professional in charge of planning for disasters and coordinating responses to crises across the county.
- [Historic Blessing Plantation to Become Berkeley County’s Next Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/11/22/historic-blessing-plantation-to-become-berkeley-countys-next-park/): Hundreds of visitors gathered Saturday to tour Blessing Plantation, a newly acquired property that will soon become Berkeley County’s next regional park.
- [Developer Acquires Moncks Corner Industrial Park in $3M Deal](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/12/08/developer-acquires-moncks-corner-industrial-park-in-3m-deal/): The Moncks Corner property spans nearly 14 developed acres and includes four existing buildings, six concrete pads, and multiple yards of industrial space.
- [Celebrate The Season Returns Nov. 28 to Dec. 30](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/11/27/celebrate-the-season-returns-nov-28-to-dec-30/): Celebrate The Season is marking its 15th year of festive lights, family fun, and charitable giving with every ticket sold supporting local nonprofits.
- [Ladson Man Busted After Deputies Find 59 Grams of Meth Hidden in His Pants](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/08/ladson-man-busted-after-deputies-find-59-grams-of-meth-hidden-in-his-pants/): One Lowcountry man’s “trick” didn’t fool Berkeley County deputies this Halloween season.
- [Berkeley County to Hold Annual Delinquent Tax Sale Oct. 27](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/08/berkeley-county-to-hold-annual-delinquent-tax-sale-oct-27/): Berkeley County will hold its 2025 Delinquent Tax Sale later this month, offering both in-person and online bidding for those interested in purchasing properties with unpaid taxes.
- [Ticketing Glitch Delays Cypress Gardens’ ‘Halloween in the Swamp’ Online Sales; Site to Reopen Monday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/05/ticketing-glitch-delays-cypress-gardens-halloween-in-the-swamp-online-sales-site-to-reopen-monday/): Tickets for Cypress Gardens’ popular “Halloween in the Swamp” event were expected to go on sale Wednesday, October 1, but a glitch in the county’s online ticketing system left frustrated buyers without confirmations and in some cases, with multiple pending charges.
- [Reality Star Kathryn Dennis In Jail After Berkeley County DUI Conviction](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/03/reality-star-kathryn-dennis-in-jail-after-berkeley-county-dui-conviction/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - A reality star with Lowcountry roots will spend the next 30 days behind bars following her recent DUI conviction. Kathryn Calhoun Dennis, who previously starred in Bravo's hit show "Southern Charm" for eight seasons, was booked into the Hill Finklea Detention Center on Friday, jail records show. The conviction stems from
- [Berkeley County Targets Flooding Concerns with New Stormwater Inventory](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/03/berkeley-county-targets-flooding-concerns-with-new-stormwater-inventory/): Berkeley County will begin a weeklong stormwater system inventory Monday in two Goose Creek subdivisions to better understand local drainage and flooding issues, officials announced.
- [Fire Destroys Goose Creek Home, Damages 4 Others; One Dog Killed](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/05/fire-destroys-goose-creek-home-damages-4-others-one-dog-killed/): A fast-moving fire tore through a home in the Townes subdivision off Indigo Lane on Friday afternoon, spreading to several nearby houses before firefighters were able to bring the flames under control.
- [Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Major Drug Bust in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/02/suspicious-vehicle-call-leads-to-major-drug-bust-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County deputies arrested an Orangeburg man Tuesday after responding to a suspicious vehicle call that led to the discovery of trafficking-level quantities of fentanyl, oxycodone, and cocaine base.
- [Fire Departments To Merge To Form South Berkeley Fire District](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/30/fire-departments-to-merge-to-form-south-berkeley-fire-district/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Two long-standing fire departments in Berkeley County have officially merged to form the South Berkeley Fire District, marking a major step forward in regional public safety. Effective October 1, 2025, the Pine Ridge Fire Department and the Goose Creek Rural Fire Department have united under a single banner to enhance emergency
- [Cross Man Accused of Soliciting Minor During Video Call](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/01/cross-man-accused-of-soliciting-minor-during-video-call/): A Berkeley County man has been charged with first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following a disturbing video call incident involving a 15-year-old girl, according to an affidavit released by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe To Host Native American Education Day In Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/30/wassamasaw-tribe-to-host-native-american-education-day-in-moncks-corner/): Students and educators across the Lowcountry are invited to immerse themselves in Native American culture during the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians’ Education Day, set for Friday, October 10 at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner.
- [10 Arrested in Berkeley County Drug and Warrant Blitz](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/30/10-arrested-in-berkeley-county-drug-and-warrant-blitz/): A multi-agency crime operation in Berkeley County led to 10 arrests, numerous citations, and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, according to a statement released Monday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Meth, Gun Found During Jedburg Traffic Stop, 2 Arrested](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/01/meth-gun-found-during-jedburg-traffic-stop-2-arrested/): A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County escalated into a multi-hour search and two arrests after deputies discovered methamphetamine and a firearm inside a vehicle near I-26 and Jedburg Road, according to Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis.
- [Home Telecom Marks 122 Years with 50K Customers](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/10/01/home-telecom-marks-122-years-with-50k-customers/): Home Telecom, a regional communications provider rooted in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, announced Wednesday it has reached a major milestone: 50,000 customers served across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.
- [Moncks Corner Mourns Loss of Deputy Fire Chief Jimmy Townsend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/28/moncks-corner-mourns-loss-of-deputy-fire-chief-jimmy-townsend/): The Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its most respected leaders. Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend passed away in the line of duty early Sunday morning.
- [Goose Creek Reservoir in Hanahan Faces Algal Bloom Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/28/goose-creek-reservoir-in-hanahan-faces-algal-bloom-threat/): HANAHAN, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Watch for Goose Creek Reservoir in Hanahan, following confirmed reports of a toxin-capable algal bloom. The bloom is composed of Dolichospermum, a species of cyanobacteria—commonly known as “blue-green algae”—that can produce toxins harmful to people, pets, and
- [Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/26/gov-mcmaster-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-tropical-threat/): South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a statewide state of emergency as Tropical Disturbance 94L intensifies in the Atlantic, prompting urgent preparations across the Palmetto State.
- [Berkeley County School District Monitors Weather; No Changes to Operations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/26/berkeley-county-school-district-monitors-weather-no-changes-to-operations/): Berkeley County School District officials said Friday they are monitoring the tropics but have not made any changes to school operations at this time.
- [Victim ID'd in Cordesville House Collapse: Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/26/victim-idd-in-cordesville-house-collapse-coroner/): A 65-year-old woman has died following a house collapse in Cordesville that left two people trapped, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Berkeley County Prepares for Heavy Rain, Tropical Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/26/berkeley-county-prepares-for-heavy-rain-tropical-threat/): Berkeley County authorities are taking precautionary steps ahead of potential heavy rainfall and flooding this weekend, as a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic edges closer to the Southeast.
- [Berkeley County Approves More Than $700K in Opioid Recovery Funding](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/24/berkeley-county-approves-more-than-700k-in-opioid-recovery-funding/): Berkeley County Council has approved more than $700,000 in opioid recovery funding to support local organizations and agencies working to combat the opioid epidemic.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/24/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-warns-of-jury-duty-phone-scam/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as law enforcement officials and threaten people with arrest over missed jury duty. Deputies say the scammers are spoofing the sheriff’s office phone number and even using the names of command staff members to make
- [Berkeley County Residents Get Easier Access to Global Entry With New Charleston Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/24/berkeley-county-residents-get-easier-access-to-global-entry-with-new-charleston-center/): Charleston International Airport (CHS) has opened South Carolina’s first Global Entry Enrollment Center, eliminating the need for locals to travel out of state to complete their interviews.
- [Deputies Investigating Thefts at Berkeley County Storage Facility](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/24/deputies-investigating-thefts-at-berkeley-county-storage-facility/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of thefts at Prime Storage in Summerville, where deputies say they’ve recovered a large amount of stolen property believed to belong to customers.
- [Missing Diver's Body Recovered in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/22/missing-divers-body-recovered-in-berkeley-county/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The body of a diver reported missing near Bushy Park Boat Landing in Goose Creek was recovered Monday, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and assisted in search operations before locating the victim. Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell identified the diver as Mark Beckler,
- [Student Charged After Loaded Gun Found at Berkeley Middle School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/22/student-charged-after-loaded-gun-found-at-berkeley-middle-school/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A Berkeley Middle School student is facing charges after police say they brought a loaded handgun onto campus Monday afternoon. According to the Moncks Corner Police Department, officers responded to the school on Monday, Sept. 22 after administrators were alerted that a student may have had a gun. The school was
- [Moncks Corner Woman Busted with Drugs, Gun at Boat Landing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/18/moncks-corner-woman-busted-with-drugs-gun-at-boat-landing/): A Moncks Corner woman was arrested after Berkeley County deputies uncovered a stash of narcotics, a handgun, and drug paraphernalia during a late-night bust at a local boat landing.
- [Performance Fast Lube in Moncks Corner Welcomes New Owners](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/18/performance-fast-lube-in-moncks-corner-welcomes-new-owners/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Performance Fast Lube, a longtime fixture in Moncks Corner’s automotive scene, is now under new ownership. Ron and Jodi Gathercole have officially taken the reins from founders Fred and Marlene Hall, continuing a legacy of fast, honest service that began in 1996. The Gathercoles bring a combined background in hands-on automotive
- [Lowcountry Health Brokers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/18/lowcountry-health-brokers-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-in-moncks-corner/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Lowcountry Health Brokers officially celebrated Wednesday the opening of its Moncks Corner office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Town of Moncks Corner. The event highlighted the company’s family-owned roots and its ongoing commitment to helping individuals and families across the Lowcountry navigate their health insurance needs. Founded by Amanda
- [Goose Creek Man Busted For Lying About Ties To ISIS, Feds Say](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/16/goose-creek-man-busted-for-lying-about-ties-to-isis-feds-say/): A Goose Creek man with alleged links to ISIS has been indicted on charges he lied during his citizenship process, misled the FBI, and destroyed evidence, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
- [Colonial Day Returns to Moncks Corner for Fourth Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/15/colonial-day-returns-to-moncks-corner-for-fourth-year/): History will come alive this month as Colonial Day returns to Old Santee Canal Park for its fourth year. The event, set for Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
- [Berkeley County Deputy Injured In I-26 Crash; Driver Arrested](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/15/berkeley-county-deputy-injured-in-i-26-crash-driver-arrested/): A Berkeley County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized after being struck while working a traffic detail on Interstate 26, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Goose Creek Woman Admits Role In Bribery Scheme, DOJ Says](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/15/goose-creek-woman-admits-role-in-bribery-scheme-doj-says/): A Goose Creek woman has admitted to her role in a bribery and kickback scheme connected to federal grant money in North Charleston, according to the United States Department of Justice.
- [Berkeley County Bust: Candy Bag Stash Nets Dealer 27 Years](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/15/berkeley-county-bust-candy-bag-stash-nets-dealer-27-years/): A North Charleston career drug dealer will spend nearly three decades behind bars after a Berkeley County jury convicted him of trafficking a cocktail of deadly narcotics.
- [North Charleston Woman Killed on Calestown Rd. Crash Near Jamestown](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/12/north-charleston-woman-killed-in-calestown-rd-crash-near-jamestown/): A North Charleston woman died Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Calestown Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [MCPD to Host 2nd Annual Car Show Benefiting WakeUp Carolina](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/12/mcpd-to-host-2nd-annual-car-show-benefiting-wake-up-carolina/): The Moncks Corner Police Department will host its second annual community car show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moncks Corner Recreation Complex, 418 E. Main Street.
- [Trident Medical Honors Berkeley County First Responders for Life-Saving Actions](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/12/trident-medical-honors-berkeley-county-first-responders-for-life-saving-actions/): More than 60 Berkeley County first responders were recognized this week for their role in saving two lives during separate trauma incidents earlier this year.
- [Moncks Corner Police To Host National Night Out Oct. 7](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/12/moncks-corner-police-to-host-national-night-out-oct-7/): The Moncks Corner Police Department will bring neighbors and law enforcement together for its annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
- [Berkeley, Dorchester County GOP to Hold Charlie Kirk Vigil](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/11/berkeley-dorchester-county-gop-to-hold-charlie-kirk-vigil/): In response to Wednesday's assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Berkeley County Republican Party and the Dorchester County Republican Party will host a community vigil.
- [Berkeley County Leaders React to Charlie Kirk’s Death](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/10/berkeley-county-leaders-react-to-charlie-kirks-death/): Leaders across Berkeley County have issued solemn statements following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot Wednesday.
- [Former Goose Creek Mayor To Be Laid To Rest Saturday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/11/former-goose-creek-mayor-to-be-laid-to-rest-saturday/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - Former Goose Creek Mayor James M. Richards, remembered as a leader who helped shape the city in its early years, will be laid to rest this Saturday, Sept. 13, at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Baytown, Texas. Richards, who passed away peacefully Sept. 4 at his home in Baytown, Texas, at
- [Transgender Student In Berkeley County Allowed To Still Use Boy's Bathroom](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/11/transgender-student-in-berkeley-county-allowed-to-still-use-boys-bathroom/): A Berkeley County transgender student will continue to use the boys’ restroom as the broader legal battle plays out in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- [Berkeley County Seeks Input on Goose Creek Intersection Upgrades](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/10/berkeley-county-seeks-input-on-goose-creek-intersection-upgrades/): Berkeley County officials are inviting residents to a public information meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the intersection of Snake Road and NAD Road in Goose Creek.
- [Hanahan Woman ID'd in Fatal Highway 165 Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/10/hanahan-woman-idd-in-fatal-highway-165-crash/): Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening in Charleston County as 44-year-old Latasha Way of Hanahan.
- [Cane Bay Senior Leah Scarmeas Crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/09/cane-bay-senior-leah-scarmeas-crowned-miss-south-carolina-teen-usa/): Leah Scarmeas, a Cane Bay High School senior and longtime local resident, was recently crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA in Spartanburg.
- [Berkeley County Residents To Hear Santee Dam Siren Test Sept. 18](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/09/berkeley-county-residents-to-hear-santee-dam-siren-test-sept-18/): Santee Cooper will test 15 warning sirens serving the Santee Dam flood plain—including locations in Berkeley County—at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
- [MUSC Breaks Ground on Nexton Hospital to Serve Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/04/musc-breaks-ground-on-nexton-hospital-to-serve-berkeley-county/): The Medical University of South Carolina has broken ground on a new 70-bed hospital and a companion ambulatory cancer facility at Nexton.
- [Berkeley County to Host In-House Job Fair Sept. 10](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/berkeley-county-to-host-in-house-job-fair-sept-10/): Berkeley County Government will hold an in-house job fair Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [Hard Hats, Big Hearts: Women To Build Home for Berkeley County Family](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/hard-hats-big-hearts-women-to-build-home-for-berkeley-county-family/): Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is launching its annual Women Build on Sept. 11, honoring the National Day of Service by raising walls and hope for one local family.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe Unveils Historical Marker in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/02/wassamasaw-tribe-unveils-historical-marker-in-goose-creek/): The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians unveiled its third historical marker on August 2, honoring the legacy of the Etiwan people in the region.
- [Michael Parker to Run for Berkeley County Council District 7 Seat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/06/michael-parker-to-run-for-berkeley-county-council-district-7-seat/): Michael Parker has announced his candidacy for the District 7 seat on Berkeley County Council.
- [Berkeley County Player Wins $500K on Lottery Ticket](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/15/berkeley-county-player-wins-500k-on-lottery-ticket/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - — A Berkeley County man with what his wife calls a “knack for winning” has claimed a $500,000 lottery prize after buying a ticket at the Parkers store on Cane Bay Boulevard. The lucky player won the top prize in the $10 Win Big game, according to the South Carolina Education
- [Moncks Corner Player Wins $50K in Record Powerball Drawing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/moncks-corner-player-wins-50k-in-record-powerball-drawing/): A lucky ticket sold in Moncks Corner is one of four big South Carolina winners in Saturday’s historic $1.78 billion Powerball® drawing.
- [Man Busted After Live-Streaming 100-MPH Chase with Berkeley County Deputies](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/11/man-busted-after-live-streaming-100-mph-chase-with-berkeley-county-deputies/): A man is behind bars after deputies say he filmed himself on Facebook while leading them on a 100-mph chase through Berkeley County.
- [Berkeley County Historian Seeks Names of Local American Revolutionary Patriots](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/berkeley-county-historian-seeks-names-of-local-american-revolutionary-patriots/): A local historian is calling on families to help compile a permanent public roll of Berkeley County residents who served during the American Revolutionary War.
- [Berkeley High Adds Free Wi-Fi to Athletic Fields Ahead of Football Season](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/25/berkeley-high-adds-free-wi-fi-to-athletic-fields-ahead-of-football-season/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Fans at Berkeley High School athletic events will now be able to stay connected, thanks to the launch of SmartTown Community Wi-Fi from Home Telecom. The service goes live Friday, Aug. 29, just in time for the Stags’ first home varsity football game of the season against the Winter Park Wildcats
- [Sister Hazel to Headline Creekapalooza](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/sister-hazel-to-headline-creekapalooza/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Creekapalooza at the Daning Amphitheater has officially sold out, but music fans can still join the waitlist for one of the city’s biggest free concerts of the year. Platinum-selling country-rock band Sister Hazel will headline the event on Saturday, Sept. 13, along with performances by Cravin’ Melon and Jupiter Coyote. Gates
- [Berkeley County Chase Ends in Crash, Death, and Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/08/25/berkeley-county-chase-ends-in-crash-death-and-arrest/): A late-night police chase in Berkeley County ended in tragedy when a fleeing suspect slammed into another vehicle, killing one person and leaving another seriously hurt, officials said.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Net 123 Tickets in Labor Day Crackdown](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/02/berkeley-county-deputies-net-123-tickets-in-labor-day-crackdown/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office issued more than 120 citations and made five arrests for driving under the influence during a Labor Day weekend traffic enforcement operation.
- [BCLS Storytime Returning to All Locations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/bcls-storytime-returning-to-all-locations/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) welcomes families back to all branch locations for Storytime during the week of December 1, 2025. Programming is designed for children from birth to age 5, though kids of all ages are encouraged to join the fun! Families will enjoy fascinating stories told by library
- [Berkeley County to Host Opioid Awareness Event Sept. 26](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/08/berkeley-county-to-host-opioid-awareness-event-sept-26/): Since 2022, Berkeley County has annually allocated opioid grant funding to eligible local organizations that help fight against opioid abuse.
- [Red Cross Assists Goose Creek Family After House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/09/05/red-cross-assists-goose-creek-family-after-house-fire/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - A pre-dawn fire tore through a single-family home in Goose Creek’s Boulder Bluff neighborhood early Friday morning, leaving the residence uninhabitable and three people displaced. The blaze broke out around 3:11 a.m. on the 500 block of Mary Scott Drive, prompting a rapid response from the Goose Creek Fire Department and
- [Berkeley County Deputies Take a Break from ‘On Patrol: Live’](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/16/berkeley-county-deputies-take-a-break-from-on-patrol-live/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is stepping away from REELZ’s hit law enforcement show 'On Patrol: Live' but may return in the fall.
- [Drunk Driver Smashes Deputy's Car During Moncks Corner Traffic Stop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/16/drunk-driver-smashes-deputys-car-during-moncks-corner-traffic-stop/): A traffic stop nearly turned deadly when a drunk driver crashed into a marked patrol vehicle as deputies were completing the arrest of another impaired driver.
- [Berkeley County, Red Cross Team Up for Disaster Response Training](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/13/berkeley-county-red-cross-team-up-for-disaster-response-training/): Berkeley County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of South Carolina are inviting residents to participate in their Shelter Responder Boot Camp and Hands-Only CPR Training on Saturday, July 19.
- [‘I Did It!’: Adult Ed Graduate Finds Success in BCSD](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/13/i-did-it-adult-ed-graduate-finds-success-in-bcsd/): From Adult Ed graduate to BCSD employee, Ashley Robbins demonstrates the power of perseverance.
- [Red Cross Steps In After Moncks Corner Fire Displaces Family](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/13/red-cross-steps-in-after-moncks-corner-fire-displaces-family/): A family in Berkeley County is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire severely damaged their home on Two Forts Road on Thursday.
- [88-Year-Old Man Killed in Moncks Corner Crash ID'd](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/12/88-year-old-man-killed-in-moncks-corner-crash-idd/): The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Christopher Jenkins, an 88-year-old resident of St. Stephen, died in a crash on Hwy. 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [High Bacteria Levels Force Closure of Russellville Beach](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/12/high-bacteria-levels-force-closure-of-russellville-beach/): Santee Cooper has temporarily closed Russellville Recreation Beach in Berkeley County after water samples revealed bacteria levels exceeding state limits for natural swimming areas.
- [Goose Creek Man Identified in Fatal North Charleston Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/12/goose-creek-man-identified-in-fatal-north-charleston-crash/): The Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the victim was Deshaun Brown Jr., a 21-year-old resident of Goose Creek.
- [Private Burial Planned for 2 Unidentified Bodies in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/12/private-burial-planned-for-2-unidentified-bodies-in-berkeley-county/): Two unidentified individuals will be laid to rest in a private burial service this Friday at Berkeley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
- [Berkeley County Adds Naloxboxes to Address Opioid Crisis](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/12/berkeley-county-adds-naloxboxes-to-address-opioid-crisis/): A new public health initiative aimed at combating overdose deaths is underway in Berkeley County as local agencies begin installing "Naloxboxes" across the community.
- [Hanahan Officers Relocate Alligator After Late-Night Sighting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/hanahan-officers-relocate-alligator-after-late-night-sighting/): The gator was reportedly not following crosswalk etiquette, prompting a swift and careful response from the Hanahan Police Department.
- [Cane Bay High Cadet Named Top JROTC Student in Region](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/cane-bay-high-cadet-named-top-jrotc-student-in-region/): Cadet Ryder Livingston, a rising senior at Cane Bay High School, has been named Region 3, Sub-Region 3 Cadet of the Year by Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC
- [Goose Creek Celebrates First Rooftop Bar with Grand Opening](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/goose-creek-celebrates-first-rooftop-bar-with-grand-opening/): Goose Creek officially raised the bar—literally—with the grand opening of Neighborhood Tap House Carnes, the city’s first-ever rooftop bar.
- [Red Cross Aids Moncks Corner Family After House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/red-cross-aids-moncks-corner-family-after-house-fire/): The American Red Cross is assisting a family of seven after a home on Estate Road in Moncks Corner was damaged by fire Saturday afternoon.
- [Honor a Hero: Veterans Bricks Now on Sale in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/honor-a-hero-veterans-bricks-now-on-sale-in-goose-creek/): The City of Goose Creek has reopened sales for its popular personalized Veterans Bricks, offering residents a meaningful way to honor military service members. (City of Goose Creek)
- [Get Creative This Summer with Free Art Kits from BCLS](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/09/get-creative-this-summer-with-free-art-kits-from-bcls/): Starting now, families can pick up free "Color Your Own Bag!" and "Color Your Own Suncatcher!" kits at any BCLS location, while supplies last.
- [Chop Shops Shut Down in Berkeley County Crime Sweep](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/06/chop-shops-shut-down-in-berkeley-county-crime-sweep/): BCSO Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the recovery of roughly $130,000 in stolen vehicles and equipment, the discovery of two illegal chop shop operations, and the arrest of multiple people.
- [Sheep Island Road Closure Set for June 9–11 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/06/sheep-island-road-closure-set-for-june-9-11-in-berkeley-county/): A portion of Sheep Island Road will be temporarily closed to through traffic starting early Monday morning, June 9, as crews carry out water and sewer main extension work.
- [Berkeley County Receives Funding from National Opioid Settlement](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/06/berkeley-county-receives-funding-from-national-opioid-settlement-2/): Berkeley County has received an installment of $707,968.64 as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement.
- [Home Invasion Suspect Nabbed in Berkeley County Traffic Stop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/06/home-invasion-suspect-nabbed-in-berkeley-county-traffic-stop/): A man wanted in connection with a home invasion in the Andrews area is behind bars following a traffic stop in Berkeley County, authorities announced.
- [Bonneau Man ID'd in Bushy Park Boat Landing Drowning](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/05/bonneau-man-idd-in-bushy-park-boat-landing-drowning/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the victim whose body was recovered Wednesday afternoon from the Bushy Park Boat Landing in Goose Creek.
- [Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Goose Creek Employee](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/05/arrest-made-in-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-goose-creek-employee/): An arrest has been made following a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a City of Goose Creek employee, Kelly Farmer, in April, according to SCHP.
- [Bold New Vision Launched for Downtown St. Stephen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/05/bold-new-vision-launched-for-downtown-st-stephen/): A new chapter is in the works to give downtown St. Stephen a major facelift, and the community is invited to be part of it.
- [Berkeley County Man Charged in $43K Insurance Fraud Case: SLED](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/05/berkeley-county-man-charged-in-43k-insurance-fraud-case-sled/): Jonathan Terraine Reid-Boyd, 25, was arrested and booked into the Berkeley County Detention Center on Wednesday, according to SLED on fraud and forgery charges.
- [Berkeley County Joins Urgent Push to Empty Kennels](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/04/berkeley-county-joins-urgent-push-to-empty-kennels/): Berkeley County’s animal shelter is in crisis mode as overcrowding reaches emergency levels, prompting a Tri-county call to action.
- [Moncks Corner Launches Contest to Name New Playground](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/04/moncks-corner-launches-contest-to-name-new-playground/): As part of its "Name the Playground Contest," Moncks Corner officials are inviting residents to submit their most imaginative and meaningful name ideas for the new community play space.
- [Bushy Park Boat Landing Reopens After Emergency Response in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/04/emergency-closes-bushy-park-boat-landing-in-goose-creek/): The popular Bushy Park Boat Landing in Berkeley County is temporarily closed after emergency crews responded to an active incident at the site Wednesday.
- [Hanahan Police Warn Residents About Fake DMV Text Scam](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/04/hanahan-police-warn-residents-about-fake-dmv-text-scam/): The Hanahan Police Department is warning residents about a scam text message circulating in the area, falsely claiming to be from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
- [Berkeley County Kids Must Buckle Up in Golf Carts Now](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/04/berkeley-county-kids-must-buckle-up-in-golf-carts-now/): A new South Carolina law now requires children under the age of 12 to wear seatbelts when riding in golf carts on public roads.
- [Berkeley County Monitoring Potential Coastal Storm Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/berkeley-county-monitoring-potential-coastal-storm-threat/): Berkeley County officials are closely watching a developing weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hazardous beach conditions.
- [Goose Creek Baby Shower to Offer Free Supplies June 7](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/goose-creek-baby-shower-to-offer-free-supplies-june-7/): Up to 250 new and expectant mothers are invited to attend the largest community baby shower, set for Saturday, June 7, in Goose Creek.
- [Berkeley County Residents Urged to Take Action Against Mosquitoes](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/berkeley-county-residents-urged-to-take-action-against-mosquitoes/): The S.C. Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Berkeley County residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.
- [Goose Creek Amateur Golf Tournaments Open for Signups](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/goose-creek-amateur-golf-tournaments-open-for-signups/): Area golfers looking to test their skills will have a chance this summer as registration opens for the 2025 Goose Creek City Amateur Golf Tournaments.
- [Goose Creek Breaks Ground on New Fire Station in Carnes Crossroads](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/goose-creek-breaks-ground-on-new-fire-station-in-carnes-crossroads/): Goose Creek officials officially broke ground on its newest fire station, a long-anticipated project aimed at improving emergency response in Carnes Crossroads.
- [Berkeley County Traffic Stop Leads to 15-Year Sentence for Charleston Man](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/03/berkeley-county-traffic-stop-leads-to-15-year-sentence-for-charleston-man/): A Charleston man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after a routine traffic stop in Berkeley County led deputies to uncover drugs and an illegal firearm, federal prosecutors announced.
- [La Catrina Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine to St. Stephen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/02/la-catrina-brings-authentic-mexican-cuisine-to-st-stephen/): La Catrina Mexican Grill officially opened its doors on May 26, becoming the town’s only Mexican restaurant — and one of the few dine-in options available in the area.
- [Gun Violence Awareness Walk Set for June 7 in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/02/gun-violence-awareness-walk-set-for-june-7-in-moncks-corner/): On June 7, the community will gather for the annual Tri-County Orange Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness about gun violence and promoting unity across the Lowcountry.
- [Toddler Found at Nexton Reunited With Family, Police Say](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/01/toddler-found-at-nexton-apartments-police-seek-family/): A toddler found alone at the Slate Apartments in Nexton has been reunited with his parents or guardians, according to an update from the Summerville Police Department.
- [Paving, Lane Closures Begin Across Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/01/paving-lane-closures-begin-across-goose-creek/): Berkeley County residents can expect a busy week on local roads as construction crews launch several resurfacing and stormwater improvement projects beginning Monday, June 2.
- [Red Cross Aids Goose Creek Family After House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/06/01/red-cross-aids-goose-creek-family-after-house-fire/): A Goose Creek family is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire damaged their home on Donatella Drive on Sunday afternoon.
- [New Splash Pad Opens at Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/31/new-splash-pad-opens-at-cypress-gardens-in-moncks-corner/): Berkeley County officially kicked off summer with the grand opening of a brand-new splash pad at Cypress Gardens — and it’s already making a splash with families.
- [Volvo Halts Production at Berkeley County Plant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/30/volvo-halts-production-at-berkeley-county-plant/): Volvo Cars recently halted production at its manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, citing a supply chain issue, the company confirmed Friday.
- [Moncks Corner Duo Busted for Scamming Vulnerable Adult: SCAG](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/30/moncks-corner-duo-busted-for-scamming-vulnerable-adult-scag/): Larry Darnell Broadnax Jr., 42, and Charmaine D. Broadnax, 44, were arrested and hit with felony charges, including exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust.
- [Meth, Coke, and Gun Found in Berkeley County Apartment, 2 Arrested](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/30/meth-coke-and-gun-found-in-berkeley-county-apartment-2-arrested/): Two men in Hanahan are behind bars following a recent drug investigation that led to the discovery of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and an illegal firearm, BCSO said.
- [Charleston Regional Aviation Authority To Oversee Berkeley County Airport](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/28/charleston-regional-aviation-authority-to-oversee-berkeley-county-airport/): Starting July 1, the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority will manage and operate the Berkeley County Airport, following an agreement approved by Berkeley County Council.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Search for Man After Wild Pursuit](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/30/berkeley-county-deputies-search-for-man-after-wild-pursuit/): Berkeley County deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating Jeffrey Strickland after he fled from a traffic stop earlier this week.
- [ICE Hold After NC Arrest in Goose Creek Fatal Stabbing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/ice-hold-after-nc-arrest-in-goose-creek-fatal-stabbing/): Miguel Henrique Santos de Oliviera has been charged with murder, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say he’s also on an ICE detainer.
- [Moncks Corner Seeks Public Input on New Growth Plan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/30/moncks-corner-seeks-public-input-on-new-growth-plan/): Moncks Corner is kicking off an 18-month effort to reshape how development is managed, and town leaders want local voices at the center of the conversation.
- [Fiber Cuts Knock Out Service in Goose Creek, Carnes Areas](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/fiber-cuts-knock-out-service-in-goose-creek-carnes-areas/): Home Telecom crews are working diligently to repair two separate fiber cuts that have disrupted internet and cellular service across parts of Goose Creek and Carnes Crossroads.
- [Chapel-Turned-Art-Hub Opens in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/chapel-turned-art-hub-opens-in-goose-creek/): Once a wedding chapel that closed in 2021 shortly after the owner died, a new art center in the heart of Goose Creek has taken its place.
- [Marrington Middle Student Named Military Youth of the Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/marrington-middle-student-named-military-youth-of-the-year/): It’s been a big month for Rachel Rodriguez, an eighth-grader at Marrington Middle School of the Arts, who is making waves both in and out of the classroom.
- [Carnes Crossroads Launches SC’s Largest Agrihood](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/carnes-crossroads-launches-scs-largest-agrihood/): The growing Goose Creek community, Carnes Crossroads, recently launched its Agrihood concept for residents to use and for the public to tour.
- [Oh Deer! Goose Creek Cop Rescues Fawn From Storm Drain](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/29/oh-deer-goose-creek-cop-rescues-fawn-from-storm-drain/): A baby deer found itself in a doe of trouble Tuesday night after slipping into a storm drain in Goose Creek — but luckily, help was just a 911 call away.
- [22 Fun Things to Do in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/21/22-fun-things-to-do-in-berkeley-county/): Tucked just north of Charleston, Berkeley County is dripping with Southern charm, outdoor adventure, and small-town surprises that fly way too under the radar.
- [Charleston Animal Society to Manage Berkeley Animal Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/28/charleston-animal-society-to-manage-berkeley-animal-center/): Berkeley County and the Charleston Animal Society are joining forces to make life better for furry friends in the area.
- [Hanahan's 'Summer Bash' Rescheduled For June 7](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/25/hanahan-police-to-host-summer-bash-may-30/): Hosted by the Hanahan Police Dept., families are invited to a free, fun-filled “Summer Bash” this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hanahan Amphitheater.
- [Berkeley County Boat Landings Stay Safe Over Holiday Weekend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/28/berkeley-county-boat-landings-stay-safe-over-holiday-weekend/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office released enforcement statistics Wednesday following enhanced marine patrol operations over the Memorial Day weekend.
- [Berkeley County Man Gets Life Sentence for Triple Murder](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/27/berkeley-county-man-gets-life-sentence-for-triple-murder/): A Berkeley County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering three men in what prosecutors described as a cold and calculated execution.
- [Berkeley County Coroner Releases 2024 Death Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/berkeley-county-coroner-releases-2024-death-report/): The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released its 2024 annual death report, highlighting an increase in homicide investigations as well as drug overdoses.
- [Memorial Day Traffic Sweep Nets Citations, Arrests in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/27/memorial-day-traffic-sweep-nets-citations-arrests-in-berkeley-county/): A Memorial Day traffic crackdown in Berkeley County led to over 200 citations and three DUI arrests but no fatal crashes, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
- [Summerville Woman Killed in Goose Creek Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/27/summerville-woman-killed-in-goose-creek-crash/): A Summerville woman has died following a Sunday morning crash at a busy Goose Creek intersection, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [Goose Creek Stabbing Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/27/goose-creek-stabbing-leaves-21-year-old-dead/): Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing in Goose Creek that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Summerville man early Sunday morning.
- [Moncks Corner Gets a Taste of Hollywood in New Thriller](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/25/moncks-corner-gets-a-taste-of-hollywood-in-new-thriller/): The quiet Lowcountry town is turning into a film set as Tona B. Dahlquist Casting puts out a call for locals to appear in the upcoming thriller Suburban Psycho.
- [69-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Goose Creek House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/27/69-year-old-man-found-dead-in-goose-creek-house-fire/): Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead inside a burning home early Tuesday morning on Kathryn Drive.
- [Berkeley County Ranks 2nd in S.C. for Growth](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/26/berkeley-county-ranks-2nd-in-s-c-for-growth/): Fueled by migration and growth in every town, Berkeley County ranks second in South Carolina for fastest resident population gains.
- [Moncks Corner Approves Impact Fees on New Construction](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/24/moncks-corner-approves-impact-fees-on-new-construction/): Moncks Corner town council has adopted an ordinance to implement impact fees on new construction, a move town officials say is critical to keeping public services in step with the town’s rapid growth.
- [Berkeley County Ranks Among South Carolina’s Wealthiest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/25/berkeley-county-ranks-among-south-carolinas-wealthiest/): Berkeley County has landed a top spot among the wealthiest counties in South Carolina, according to a recent study by financial technology company SmartAsset.
- [May Showers Ease Drought Conditions for Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/25/may-showers-ease-drought-conditions-for-berkeley-county/): Drought conditions have eased significantly across South Carolina, including Berkeley County.
- [Cane Bay High Teen Heads to National Pageant with Service at Heart](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/24/cane-bay-high-teen-heads-to-national-pageant-with-service-at-heart/): Cane Bay High's Leah Scarmeas will represent South Carolina at the Miss High School America Pageant in Little Rock, Arkansas next month.
- [2 Big Lots Stores in Berkeley County Reopening June 5](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/24/2-big-lots-stores-in-berkeley-county-reopening-june-5/): Big Lots will reopen its Moncks Corner and Goose Creek locations on Thursday, June 5, as part of a nationwide relaunch under new ownership.
- [Developer Wants to Drop 150 New Homes in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/24/developer-wants-to-drop-150-new-homes-in-moncks-corner/): More houses could be coming to Moncks Corner if a developer gets its way. NVR, Inc. wants to add dozens of new homes along Barony Street in the heart of town.
- [Cypress Gardens Goes Free for Locals June 14](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/23/cypress-gardens-goes-free-for-locals-june-14/): Mark your calendars and grab your ID. Cypress Gardens is rolling out the welcome mat for Berkeley County residents on Saturday, June 14.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Ramp Up Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/23/berkeley-county-deputies-ramp-up-patrols-for-memorial-day-weekend/): Berkeley County deputies are suiting up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and they're asking drivers and boaters to do their part to keep things safe.
- [LSD, Meth, Shrooms: Berkeley County Deputies Score Big Bust](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/23/lsd-meth-shrooms-berkeley-county-deputies-scores-big-bust/): An Ohio man didn’t just bring the vibes to South Carolina—he also brought a pharmacy of psychedelics, too, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
- [Fake Jury Duty Calls Target Berkeley County Residents](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/23/fake-jury-duty-calls-target-berkeley-county-residents/): Fake jury duty calls are targeting Berkeley County residents, and they're convincing enough to fool even the most cautious residents.
- [Hands-Free Law Coming to Berkeley County Sept. 1](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/23/hands-free-law-coming-to-berkeley-county-sept-1/): Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, which makes it illegal to hold your phone while driving.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Get Tough on Boat Landing Behavior](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/22/berkeley-county-deputies-get-tough-on-boat-landing-behavior/): Berkeley County deputies will increase patrols and enforce rules to keep landings safe and enjoyable following.
- [Berkeley County Sends Out Property Assessment Notices](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/22/berkeley-county-sends-out-property-assessment-notices/): Berkeley County property owners, check your mail — if your property value changed this year, you’ve likely received an assessment notice.
- [Berkeley County Men Indicted in $74M Money Laundering Scheme](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/22/berkeley-county-men-indicted-in-74m-money-laundering-scheme/): A federal grand jury in Charleston returned a 17-count indictment against two Berkeley County men for money laundering and money laundering conspiracy.
- [SCDNR to Conduct Courtesy Boat Inspections in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/21/scdnr-to-conduct-courtesy-boat-inspections-in-berkeley-county-2/): SCDNR will conduct courtesy boat inspections at William Dennis Landing on the Tail Race Canal in Moncks Corner on Sunday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- [Berkeley County Walmart Shoppers: Expect Higher Prices](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/21/berkeley-county-walmart-shoppers-expect-higher-prices/): With several Walmart stores in Berkeley County, local shoppers may soon have to pay more for some of their favorite items due to tariffs on imported goods.
- [Red Cross Assisting Resident After St. Stephen House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/21/red-cross-assisting-resident-after-st-stephen-house-fire/): The Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to a resident after a fire damaged their home on Peru Road in St. Stephen early Wednesday morning.
- [Woman 'Cleaning Dead Birds' Spotted Body at Short Stay: Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/21/woman-cleaning-dead-birds-spotted-body-at-short-stay-report/): On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, deputies responded to 211 Short Stay Rd. in Moncks Corner following reports of a possible body in the water.
- [Body Found at Short Stay in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/body-found-at-short-stay-in-moncks-corner/): The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man found deceased at the Short Stay Recreational Area in Moncks Corner on Tuesday afternoon.
- [82-Year-Old Moncks Corner Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/21/82-year-old-moncks-corner-man-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash/): An 82-year-old man from Moncks Corner has died following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 17A and Highway 176 in Berkeley County.
- [Woman Arrested After Shooting, Standoff in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/woman-arrested-after-shooting-standoff-in-berkeley-county/): A Summerville woman has been arrested following a shooting and hours-long standoff in the Summerville area of Berkeley County, deputies said.
- [Moncks Corner Great Clips Raising Funds for MUSC Sarcoma Research](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/moncks-corner-great-clips-raising-funds-for-musc-sarcoma-research/): Now through June 13, customers at the Moncks Corner Great Clips at 469 N Highway 52 can donate any amount to support sarcoma cancer research.
- [DUI Crackdown Coming To Summerville This Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/dui-crackdown-coming-to-summerville-this-friday/): The Summerville Police Department will conduct DUI checkpoints and enhanced patrols on Friday, May 23, as part of a Memorial Day weekend enforcement initiative.
- [Drive A Golf Cart? Know the Laws in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/drive-a-golf-cart-know-the-laws-in-berkeley-county/): While golf carts are a popular way to cruise around Berkeley County, law enforcement reminds residents that convenience doesn't cancel out the law.
- [Goose Creek Police Gear Up for 7th Annual Hot Pursuit 5K](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/20/goose-creek-police-gear-up-for-7th-annual-hot-pursuit-5k/): The Goose Creek Police Department is calling on runners, walkers, and community supporters to lace up their sneakers for the 7th Annual Hot Pursuit 5K.
- [Overton Beach Park Reopens May 24 With New Pricing](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/19/overton-beach-park-reopens-may-24-with-new-pricing/): Overton Beach Park located along Lake Moultrie, has announced its first fee increase in more than two decades. Children under 5 are still admitted free.
- [Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital Earns ‘A’ for Patient Safety in National Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/17/roper-st-francis-berkeley-hospital-earns-a-for-patient-safety-in-national-report/): For the fifth consecutive time, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital has earned an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades.
- [Moncks Corner Police: Buckle Up or Get a Ticket](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/17/moncks-corner-police-buckle-up-or-get-a-ticket/): The Moncks Corner Police Department is launching a heightened seat belt enforcement effort to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up.
- [Moncks Corner Police to Host Ice Cream Social at New Local Shop](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/17/moncks-corner-police-to-host-ice-cream-social-at-new-local-shop/): Moncks Corner officers and staff will be hanging out at one of the town’s newest dessert destinations, Fishbowl Ice Cream Shop, on Wednesday, May 21
- [Boil Water Advisory Issued for Multiple Moncks Corner Neighborhoods](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/16/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-multiple-moncks-corner-neighborhoods/): Moncks Corner officials issued a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods and apartment complexes following a service interruption caused by a contractor boring through a 10-inch main water line.
- [Cross High Student Awarded Prestigious Gates Scholarship](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/17/cross-high-student-awarded-prestigious-gates-scholarship/): Cross High School senior Karmello Jones has been awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship, one of the most competitive and generous scholarships in the country.
- [What's Open, Closed Memorial Day 2025 in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/17/whats-open-closed-memorial-day-2025-in-berkeley-county/): As Memorial Day approaches on Monday, May 26, 2025, residents of Berkeley County should be aware of various closures and schedule changes.
- [Police: Sub in Berkeley County Hit 2 Special Needs Kids](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/16/police-sub-in-berkeley-county-hit-2-special-needs-kids/): Sheryl Ann Brown, 66, of Summerville has been charged with two counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk or causing harm or willfully abandoning a child.
- [Stratford High Student Named 'Student of the Year'](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/16/stratford-high-student-named-student-of-the-year/): The Summerville Mayor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities has named Berkeley County Project SEARCH student Justin Grant 'Student of the Year.'
- [No Charges Filed In Deadly Hanahan Teen Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/16/no-charges-filed-in-shooting-of-hanahan-teen/): According to Hanahan police, the teen was fatally shot in self-defense during an armed robbery.
- [SCDOT Launches Major Improvement Projects in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/15/scdot-launches-major-improvement-projects-in-goose-creek/): The SCDOT has officially kicked off a major infrastructure improvement project along Red Bank Road and Henry E. Brown Jr. Boulevard in Goose Creek.
- [7 Displaced After Huger House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/7-displaced-after-huger-house-fire/): A family of seven is receiving emergency assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire damaged their home on Buggy Trail in Huger on Wednesday afternoon.
- [Prepared, Not Panicked: BCLS Opens Disaster Preparedness Hub](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/28/berkeley-county-library-system-launches-new-disaster-preparedness-hub-for-residents/): BCLS has rolled out a new "Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources" initiative, packed with tools to help residents prepare for emergencies.
- [Cook Out Plans To Open Moncks Corner Restaurant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/06/cook-out-plans-to-open-moncks-corner-restaurant/): Launched in 1989 and headquartered in North Carolina, Cook Out is expected to open a restaurant by summer 2024 across from Arby's in Moncks Corner and adjacent to Applebee's.
- [Residents Opposed to Development of Historic Site Launch "Save Gippy Plantation" Petition](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2019/01/15/residents-opposed-to-development-of-historic-site-launch-save-gippy-plantation-petition/): The proposed development of historic Gippy Plantation continues to not sit well with many residents who call the town of Moncks Corner home.
- [After daughter’s killer sentenced, local mom demands change in law](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/08/20/daughters-killer-sentenced-local-mom-demands-change-law/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—After the young man who killed her daughter was recently sentenced to 55 years in prison, Jennifer Hill felt like her heart was ripped out all over again. In 2012, Caleb Matlock, 25, shot and killed her daughter Dana Woods, 18, and June Guerry, 22, and then dumped their bodies like a piece
- [St. Stephen Library to Host Family Game Days](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/st-stephen-library-to-host-family-game-days/): The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is inviting the community to enjoy fun and games at the St. Stephen Library this month and next.
- [Teen Arrested in Fatal Hanahan Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/teen-arrested-in-fatal-hanahan-shooting/): Hanahan police have arrested a Charleston teenager following a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in the city.
- [New Date Set For Michael Colucci Murder Trial](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/new-date-set-for-michael-colucci-murder-trial/): Former jeweler, Michael Colucci, will stand trial for the 2015 murder of his wife, Sara Moore-Colucci, according to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.
- [Second Suspect Nabbed in Berkeley County Bus Confrontation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/second-suspect-nabbed-in-berkeley-county-bus-confrontation/): A second suspect wanted in connection with the unlawful boarding of a Berkeley County school bus has been taken into custody and faces multiple charges.
- [Cross Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty, Attempted Murder Charges](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/14/cross-man-arrested-on-animal-cruelty-attempted-murder-charges/): A Cross man wanted in two counties was arrested Monday following an investigation into animal cruelty and an attempted murder case
- [Bonneau Unveils New Walking Trail](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/13/bonneau-unveils-new-walking-trail/): Bonneau town leaders unveiled a new walking trail at 422 Municipal Lane. The trail sits adjacent to the town's playground, the ball field, and town hall.
- [Adults Board School Bus, Face Kidnapping Charges in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/13/adults-board-school-bus-face-kidnapping-charges-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County deputies said the suspects blocked a school bus, boarded without permission, and threatened students over an alleged dispute.
- [Hanahan Man's $3 Scratch-Off Turns Into $75K Surprise](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/13/hanahan-mans-3-scratch-off-turns-into-75k-surprise/): A Hanahan man got the shock of a lifetime after a quick stop at his local grocery store turned into a $75,000 payday.
- [Liberty Hall Rail Crossing to Close for Repairs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/13/railroad-work-to-shut-down-liberty-hall-road/): Starting Thursday, May 15 at 6 a.m., CSX Transportation will close all lanes at the Liberty Hall Road railroad crossing to fix a surface defect.
- [Teen Killed in Hanahan Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/13/teen-killed-in-hanahan-shooting/): Police said they responded to Bowen Pier Drive just after 9 p.m. where they found the lifeless body of a teenager. One person was detained.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Crack Down on Unsafe Driving in Neighborhoods](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/berkeley-county-deputies-crack-down-on-unsafe-driving-in-neighborhoods/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit has wrapped up a week-long traffic enforcement effort aimed at improving safety in local neighborhoods.
- [Moncks Corner Police Captain Wins National Award](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/moncks-corner-police-captain-wins-national-award/): Captain Antwan Richardson of the Moncks Corner Police Department has been recognized as the “South Carolina Instructor of the Year” by L.E.A.D.
- [Goose Creek Police to Conduct Safety Checkpoints](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/goose-creek-police-to-conduct-safety-checkpoints/): The Goose Creek Police Department has announced that it will conduct safety checkpoints on Friday, May 16.
- [Goose Creek Police Want Your Feedback](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/goose-creek-police-want-your-feedback/): The Goose Creek Police Department (GCPD) is encouraging residents to take part in a short online survey as part of its accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
- [Berkeley County EMS To Host Summer Kids Camp](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/berkeley-county-ems-to-host-summer-kids-camp/): BCEMS summer camp kicks off June 9-12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The camp offers a unique opportunity for young participants to dive into the world of emergency medical services.
- [Crews to Resurface 7 Roads in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/crews-to-resurface-7-roads-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County officials have announced that construction crews will be paving multiple roads on Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- [Boating Closed May 14 for Camp Hall Bridge Install](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/boating-closed-may-13-for-camp-hall-bridge-install/): Palmetto Railways issued a public notice alerting recreational boaters that Phase 2 of the Camp Hall Rail project will reach a key milestone next week.
- [Historic Restaurant Grants Now Open in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/12/historic-restaurant-grants-now-open-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County restaurants with some age on it and a story to tell, this one’s for you. The Backing Historic Small Restaurants (BHSR) grant program is back.
- [How Migration Is Reshaping Borders and Policies](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/11/how-migration-is-reshaping-borders-and-policies/): Global trade wars have become a defining feature of modern international relations, with countries imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs in a bid to protect their economies. But who really wins and who loses in this economic tug-of-war? From the Norlandia–East Veritas trade standoff to disputes between South Arkania and the United Provinces, protectionism has resurfaced. While
- [Global Trade Wars: Winners, Losers, and Long-Term Effects](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/11/global-trade-wars-winners-losers-and-long-term-effects/): Global trade wars have become a defining feature of modern international relations, with countries imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs in a bid to protect their economies. But who really wins and who loses in this economic tug-of-war? From the Norlandia–East Veritas trade standoff to disputes between South Arkania and the United Provinces, protectionism has resurfaced. While
- [Color 5K to Brighten Moncks Corner May 17](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/10/color-5k-to-brighten-moncks-corner-may-17/): Whether you’re running or walking, this 3-mile course in Moncks Corner is perfect for participants of all ages—strollers and friendly pets are welcome.
- [1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hwy. 17A Crash in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/09/1-killed-1-injured-in-hwy-17a-crash-in-berkeley-county/): One person has died following a single-car collision on Hwy. 17A early Friday morning in Berkeley County, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- [Moncks Corner Mourns Business Icon: Manuel Cohen Dies at 90](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/09/moncks-corner-mourns-business-icon-manuel-cohen-dies-at-90/): A long-time pillar in the Moncks Corner business community has died. Manuel Cohen, 90, the owner of Barron's Department Store, passed away Thursday night.
- [Free Summer Meals Return for BCSD Students This June](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/09/free-summer-meals-return-for-bcsd-students-this-june/): The Berkeley County School District's summer feeding program returns in June to ensure students receive healthy, hot meals while school is out for the summer.
- [25 Incredible Photos From Berkeley County's Past](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2016/10/15/25-incredible-photos-berkeley-countys-past/): Pictured: Family who had moved out of Santee-Cooper Basin, washing clothes on their "new" farm near Moncks Corner, South Carolina. This photo was taken in 1941. (Via Yale University)
- [Future Bee Tree Elementary Marks Construction Milestone](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/08/future-bee-tree-elementary-tops-off-construction-milestone/): Cheers filled the air Thursday as Berkeley County School District officials and construction crews celebrated a major milestone at Bee Tree Elementary.
- [Loaded Gun Found on Students at Sangaree Middle](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/loaded-gun-found-on-student-at-sangaree-middle/): According to BCSD, Sangaree Middle School administrators and a school resource officer received a report of a student on campus with a loaded gun.
- [Jerald Borden Jr. Wins Berkeley County School Board District 8 Race](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/jerald-borden-jr-wins-berkeley-county-school-board-district-8-race/): Jerald "JB" Borden won the Berkeley County School Board District 8 Race by 49 votes, with 740 people total casting their ballots at the polls.
- [Teen Rams Police Cruiser During High-Speed Chase into Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/teen-rams-police-cruiser-during-high-speed-chase-into-goose-creek/): A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges after leading police on a dangerous early morning chase that ended in a Walmart parking lot in Goose Creek, police said.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Trade Cruisers for Bikes on School Day](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/berkeley-county-deputies-trade-cruisers-for-bikes-on-school-day/): Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office deputies swapped sirens for spokes Wednesday morning as they joined students for National Bike & Roll to School Day at several schools.
- [Passenger Dies 4 Days After Moncks Corner Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/07/passenger-dies-4-days-after-moncks-corner-crash/): A person recently injured in a car crash on Hwy. 17A near Horseshoe Road in Moncks Corner has died.
- [Goose Creek Gears Up for a Taylor Swift Tribute Night](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/goose-creek-gears-up-for-a-taylor-swift-tribute-night/): Goose Creek's amphitheater will welcome Reputation: A Tribute to the Music of Taylor Swift as part of "Creekapalooza" on Saturday, June 21.
- [Volvo Announces Layoffs at Berkeley County Plant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/volvo-announces-layoffs-at-berkeley-county-plant/): Volvo Cars has announced a small workforce reduction and production adjustments at its Ridgeville plant in Berkeley County.
- [Man Accused Of Watching Child Shower Booked Into Berkeley County Jail](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/man-accused-of-watching-child-shower-booked-in-berkeley-county-jail/): Charles Dykes, 52, of Summerville has been charged with voyeurism. More charges could follow, police said.
- [Volvo To Host Career Fair At Ridgeville Plant](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2023/05/12/volvo-to-host-career-fair-at-ridgeville-plant/): In partnership with SC Works Trident, Volvo will host local job seekers for an immersive career fair, ‘The Volvo Experience,’ at its Ridgeville, S.C. plant.
- [Berkeley County Hurricane Prep 101: Know Your Zone, Make a Plan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/berkeley-county-hurricane-prep-101-know-your-zone-make-a-plan/): As hurricane season approaches, Berkeley County residents are urged to take proactive steps to ensure their safety.
- [Children’s Museum Pass Program with Berkeley County Library Discontinued](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/childrens-museum-pass-program-with-berkeley-county-library-discontinued/): The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Special Pass Program, previously available through the Berkeley County Library System, has officially been discontinued.
- [Berkeley County’s Backhoe Rodeo Digs Deep into Talent](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/06/berkeley-countys-backhoe-rodeo-digs-deep-into-talent/): Berkeley County got down to the gritty business of backhoes and bragging rights during its annual Backhoe Rodeo Competition on April 24.
- [Remembering Hurricane Hugo in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/09/19/remember-hurricane-hugo-berkeley-county/): Taken on September 22, 1989 off of Highway 17A between Jamestown and Macedonia
- [Lowes Foods Plans Second Berkeley County Location In Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2023/05/30/lowes-foods-plans-second-berkeley-county-sc-nexton-north-creek-market/): Lowes Foods will open its second Berkeley County store in Nexton's North Creek Marketplace in Summerville.
- [Berkeley County Ex-Correction Officer Sentenced in Illegal Gun Scheme](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/05/berkeley-county-ex-correction-officer-sentenced-in-illegal-gun-scheme/): Federal prosecutors said Noah Fowler, who was employed as a correctional officer at the Berkeley County Detention Center at the time, knowingly purchased a firearm for a convicted friend.
- [U.S. Dept. of Justice honors Berkeley Co. detective](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/05/22/u-s-dept-justice-honors-berkeley-co-detective/): The Justice Department honored seven individuals from four states, including South Carolina, in Washington, DC Wednesday. These officers were recognized during the department's 31st annual commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day. Detective Kevin Murphy with the Berkeley Co. Sheriff's Office was one of the investigators honored during the event. Murphy has been a member of
- [Donate Blood In Berkeley County For A Chance To Win Super Bowl LVIII Tickets](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/03/donate-blood-in-berkeley-county-for-a-chance-to-win-super-bowl-lviii-tickets/): The American Red Cross and the NFL are partnering for the fifth year during National Blood Donor Month.
- [9 Must-Try Ice Cream Spots in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/04/8-must-try-ice-cream-spots-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County boasts a variety of ice cream parlors, each offering unique flavors and experiences.
- [Moncks Corner Police To Host Job Fair Wednesday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/05/moncks-corner-police-to-host-job-fair-wednesday/): On Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Moncks Corner Police Department will host a job fair inside the courtroom at 118 Carolina Avenue.
- [REAL ID Deadline Approaching for Berkeley County Residents](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/05/real-id-deadline-approaching-for-berkeley-county-residents/): The deadline for Berkeley County residents to get their REAL ID is almost up. Without it, you can kiss easy flights and federal building access goodbye.
- [Daytime Road Work Coming to Several Berkeley County Streets](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/04/daytime-road-work-coming-to-several-berkeley-county-streets/): If you’re hitting the road in the Goose Creek and Hanahan area soon, be prepared to slow down and steer around some fresh pavement as roadwork gets underway.
- [Native Plant Festival Springs to Life This Saturday at Old Santee Canal Park](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/04/native-plant-festival-springs-to-life-this-saturday-at-old-santee-canal-park/): Old Santee Canal Park's native plant festival is sprouting up this Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Moncks Corner.
- [Moncks Corner’s Living Legend: 90-Year-Old Firefighter Honored](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/04/moncks-corners-living-legend-90-year-old-firefighter-honored/): Don Wilkins, a firefighting legend in South Carolina, was honored Saturday with the state’s highest civilian award — the Order of the Palmetto.
- [Berkeley County Teacher Busted for Booze in  School — License Yanked](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/berkeley-county-teacher-busted-for-booze-in-school-license-yanked/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - A Berkeley County teacher has been benched after he brought booze to school, according to the South Carolina Board of Education. It's a move that’s now cost him his job and a yearlong suspension from teaching. The South Carolina State Board of Education slammed the brakes on Daniel Henri Tinelli’s teaching
- [Love and Flavor Unite at Britt Bratt’s Garlic Crabs Launch](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/30/britt-bratts-garlic-crabs-moncks-corner-opening-with-ribbon-cutting/): Britt Bratt’s Garlic Crabs, owned and operated by Moncks Corner resident Brittney Simmons, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.
- [JD Vance to Visit Nucor, Focus on American Industry](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/29/vice-president-jd-vance-to-visit-nucor-in-berkeley-county/): Vice President JD Vance will visit Nucor in Berkeley County this Thursday as part of the Trump administration’s effort to spotlight American manufacturing.
- [Vice President JD Vance Touts “Golden Age of Manufacturing” at Nucor Steel](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/01/vice-president-jd-vance-touts-golden-age-of-manufacturing-at-nucor-steel/): Vice President JD Vance traveled to Berkeley County on Thursday to tour Nucor, the largest steel manufacturer and recycler in North America.
- [SC’s Legendary 10K Returns: Hell Hole Gator Run Roars Back](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/24/hell-hole-gator-run-returns-may-3-as-scs-oldest-10k-race/): The legendary Hell Hole Gator Run is back on Saturday, May 3, offering participants a one-of-a-kind race experience through the wild heart of the Lowcountry.
- [Berkeley County Enters Drought as Dry Spell Worsens](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/02/berkeley-county-enters-drought-as-dry-spell-worsens/): Berkeley County has officially entered moderate drought status as dry conditions persist across South Carolina, prompting concern from state officials
- [Nexton’s Growth Continues with New Townhome Launch](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/02/nextons-growth-continues-with-new-townhome-launch/): A new townhome model by Stanley Martin Homes has officially opened in Brighton Park Village, part of the growing Nexton community in Summerville.
- [Young Life Lost: DUI Crash Leads to Goose Creek Arrest](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/01/grief-and-justice-goose-creek-man-arrested-in-fatal-summerville-dui-crash/): Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fatal DUI crash that occurred in Summerville. Sir Anthony Campbell, 21, of Goose Creek faces charges.
- [Goose Creek Gets Upgrade With New Magistrate & Safety Hub](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/02/goose-creek-gets-upgrade-with-new-magistrate-safety-hub/): Berkeley County officials cut the ribbon Friday on a new $4.3 million Goose Creek Magistrate and Public Safety Substation, a 12,102-square-foot facility
- [Berkeley High’s Alex Wharton Named 2025 Teacher of the Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/25/berkeley-highs-alex-wharton-named-2025-teacher-of-the-year/): Berkeley High School special services teacher Alex Wharton has been named the 2025 Berkeley County School District Teacher of the Year, district officials announced Friday.
- [Staggering Report: 1 in 117 Berkeley County Residents Raise Grandkids](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/25/report-1-in-117-people-in-berkeley-county-are-grandparents-caring-for-grandchildren/): Every family looks a little different. In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common.
- [St. James Ave Turn Lane Closing for U.S. 176 Widening Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/27/u-s-176-widening-project-st-james-turn-lane-to-close/): Heads up, drivers — a major traffic tweak is about to hit one of Berkeley County’s busiest crossroads as part of phase one of the county's U.S. 176 Widening Project.
- [6 Must-Try Restaurants in Bonneau, SC: Small Town, Big Flavor](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/27/6-must-try-restaurants-in-bonneau-sc-small-town-big-flavor/): If you're looking for tasty restaurants in Bonneau, the small town doesn't disappoint. It’s packed with some seriously delicious eats.
- [Get Ready, Goose Creek: Roadwork Shakes Up Commutes April 29–May 2](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/28/goose-creek-roads-important-construction-update/): From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Tuesday, April 29, through Friday, May 2, crews are scheduled to pave several roads in the Goose Creek area.
- [Fishburne Educational Center Relaunches as a Lifeline for Student Support](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/28/bcsd-relaunches-fishburne-educational-center-as-one-stop-hub-for-student-support/): The Berkeley County School District has officially relaunched the site as the Fishburne Educational Center for Student Support Services.
- [Greed Unmasked: Berkeley County Woman Faces $34K Food Stamp Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/29/berkeley-county-woman-accused-of-34k-food-stamp-fraud/): Tabatha Brook Wyndham, 33, is facing one felony count of food stamp fraud exceeding $10,000, the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced Tuesday.
- [Gators, Grits & Glory: Hell Hole Swamp Fest Roars to Life](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/24/swamp-shenanigans-hell-hole-festival-to-bring-gators-grits-good-times/): Get ready to raise some cane — or maybe just a fake gator head — because the Hell Hole Swamp Festival is rumbling back into Jamestown May 2–3.
- [20 Reasons You Should NOT Move to Berkeley County, SC](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/28/20-reasons-you-should-not-move-to-berkeley-county-sc/): Thinking about packing up and heading to Berkeley County, SC? Here are 20 very real reasons you might want to reconsider. You’ve been warned.
- [Loaded Gun Found on Teen at Berkeley County School: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/30/berkeley-county-teen-charged-after-bringing-loaded-gun-to-school-bcso/): Berkeley County deputies said they arrested an 18-year-old student at Philip Simmons High School after he brought a loaded gun to school on Tuesday.
- [2025 Hurricane Season Prep Starts Now With Berkeley County Guide](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/01/berkeley-county-drops-2025-hurricane-season-guide/): Berkeley County officials are helping residents gear up for the 2025 hurricane season with its latest hurricane guide, available in multiple languages
- [New Weapons Screening Pilot Starts at BCSD School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/05/01/new-weapons-screening-pilot-starts-at-bcsd-school/): The Berkeley County School District launched a random weapons screening pilot program at Philip Simmons High School. The first deployment occurred Wednesday.
- [Local business holds book drive, benefits Roscoe Reading Program](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/03/26/local-business-gives-back-books/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. --For the fourth year in a row now, Hometown Bath and Body is holding its special book drive to benefit the Roscoe Reading Program. “We collect gently used books from folks who need to clean out their closets and book shelves,” said Cathy Cote, the store's proprietor. “Once the book drive is
- [Deputies: 13-year-old Sedgefield student under arrest for bringing gun to school](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/05/06/13-year-old-sedgefield-student-arrest-bringing-gun-school/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--According to investigators with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, a 13-year-old Sedgefield Middle School student has been arrested after after they say he brought a gun to school, placing it in his book bag. According to Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, the handgun, a semi-automatic, belonged to the boy’s mother. He told deputies that
- [SLED: Teen Had Gun When Berkeley County Deputy Fired Fatal Shot](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/26/sled-teen-had-gun-when-berkeley-county-deputy-fired-fatal-shot/): Three days after a fatal shooting involving a Berkeley County deputy, SLED released new details that shed some light on what led up to the shooting.
- [Early Voting Starts for Berkeley County School Board District 8 Special Election](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/26/early-voting-starts-for-berkeley-county-school-board-district-8-special-election/): Early voting is officially underway for the Berkeley County School Board District 8 Special Election, giving local voters the chance to cast their ballots.
- [2 Walmart Stores in Berkeley County to Get Makeover](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/26/2-walmart-stores-in-berkeley-county-to-get-makeover/): Two Walmart stores in Berkeley County will undergo a major facelift before the year ends. According to the giant retailer, both stores are loin Goose Creek.
- [Teen Killed in Berkeley County Deputy-Involved Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/23/teen-killed-in-berkeley-county-deputy-involved-shooting/): Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell has identified the deceased teen as Tyren J. Kinloch, 17, of the Wando area.
- [12 Berkeley County Fire Departments Named ‘Fire Safe SC Communities’](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/23/12-berkeley-county-fire-departments-named-fire-safe-sc-communities/): A dozen fire departments serving Berkeley County have been recognized as 2024 “Fire Safe SC Communities."
- [10 'Haunted' Places In Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/10/10/10-haunted-places-berkeley-county/): The Holy City isn’t the only place running rampant with its fair share of ghost stories. Berkeley County is also rich in history, spirits and legends. As Halloween approaches, it’s only appropriate that we mention some of the places in the county where ghosts and other things that go bump in the night have said
- [Woman Busted for Forged Eviction Order in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/21/woman-busted-for-forged-eviction-order-in-berkeley-county/): A Charleston County woman is facing criminal charges after forging court documents to kick a tenant out of their apartment, state law enforcement officials said.
- [Carnes Crossroads to Launch Monthly Farmers Market April 25](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/19/carnes-crossroads-to-launch-monthly-farmers-market-april-25/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - Carnes Crossroads is set to kick off its 2025 Fourth Friday Farmers Market series on April 25, offering an evening of fresh produce, local goods and live music in support of the community’s growing Agrihood lifestyle. The monthly event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Friday
- [1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hwy. 176 Crash: Berkeley County Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/19/1-killed-1-injured-in-deadly-hwy-176-crash-coroner/): One person died and another person was injured following a Berkeley County crash that occurred Friday evening four miles west of Goose Creek shortly after 6 p.m.
- [Large Woods Fire Contained in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/17/woods-fire-contained-in-berkeley-county/): Firefighters battled a fast-moving woods fire that scorched acres of wooded land near North Creek Drive on Monday, bringing it under control after more than four hours, according to Pine Ridge Fire Rescue.
- [Comcast Opens Xfinity Retail Store in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/17/comcast-opens-xfinity-retail-store-in-moncks-corner/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Comcast has opened a new Xfinity retail store in Moncks Corner, offering residents a dedicated space to explore and access the company's latest products and services.​ The 2,000-square-foot store features interactive displays where customers can learn about Xfinity's offerings, including broadband internet, mobile services, and home security solutions. Visitors can also
- [Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Hwy. 27 in Ridgeville Identified](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/07/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-hwy-27-in-ridgeville-identified/): A St. George man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 27 in Ridgeville, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
- [2 ID'd in Moncks Corner Murder-Suicide, Authorities Say](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/07/2-idd-in-moncks-corner-murder-suicide-authorities-say/): The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the two people found dead in a suspected murder-suicide last month in Moncks Corner.
- [Berkeley County to Host Career Expo for Veterans, Job Seekers April 30](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/berkeley-county-to-host-career-expo-for-veterans-job-seekers-april-30/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County Economic Development, in partnership with SC Works Trident, is hosting a Workforce Career Expo on Wednesday, April 30, aimed at helping military veterans, federal employees affected by layoffs, and job seekers connect with top employers across the region. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- [Hanahan Celebrates $50K T-Mobile Grant to Build Farmers Market](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/15/hanahan-celebrates-50k-t-mobile-grant-to-build-farmers-market/): HANAHAN, S.C. — The city of Hanahan has officially received a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help transform a vacant city-owned parcel into a permanent space for the Hanahan Farmers Market. Local officials, residents and community partners gathered Wednesday afternoon for a check presentation and celebration at the project site on Steward Street. The funds
- [6 Arrested in Goose Creek Drug Bust After Citizen Tip](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/11/6-arrested-in-goose-creek-drug-bust-after-citizen-tip/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - A tip from a concerned citizen led to a drug bust at a Goose Creek residence, resulting in six arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal substances, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in February after the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force received reports of
- [Moncks Corner Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run on U.S. Hwy 52](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/moncks-corner-woman-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-on-u-s-hwy-52/): A Moncks Corner woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred late Saturday night on U.S. Highway 52, according to the Moncks Corner Police Department.
- [Berkeley County Relocating Magistrate’s Office in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/berkeley-county-relocating-magistrates-office-in-goose-creek/): GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - The Berkeley County Magistrate’s Office in Goose Creek is relocating and soon closing its current facility at 303-B N. Goose Creek Boulevard. Starting Monday, April 21, 2025, this location at 303-B N. Goose Creek Boulevard will be closed to the public. As a result, services will not be available through Friday,
- [Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Academy Grads](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/16/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-celebrates-academy-grads/): Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis hosted a graduation ceremony Tuesday for the latest class of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Citizens Academy.
- [Berkeley County Man Gets Life for Killing Girlfriend](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/03/28/berkeley-county-man-gets-life-for-killing-girlfriend/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A Berkeley County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury found him guilty of fatally shooting his girlfriend during a domestic argument—while already out on bond for a separate murder case. Aubrey Dupree Tucker, 40, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of
- [St. Stephen Blaze Displaces Family of Six](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/09/home-belonging-to-family-of-6-damaged-by-st-stephen-fire/): American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers assisted a family whose home, located on North Highway 52 in Saint Stephen, was damaged by a fire.
- [Hop into Easter Fun: Upcoming Egg Hunts in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/09/hop-into-easter-fun-upcoming-egg-hunts-in-moncks-corner/): Berkeley County is hosting a variety of Easter egg hunts that blend fun with the spirit of the season.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Target Speeders in Week-Long Blitz](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/09/berkeley-county-deputies-target-speeders-in-week-long-blitz/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit recently conducted a week-long traffic enforcement operation targeting traffic violations in residential neighborhoods.
- [Names Approved for 2 New Berkeley County Schools](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/04/09/names-approved-for-2-new-berkeley-county-schools/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Two schools currently under construction in Berkeley County officially have names. Members approved the names at Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Berkeley Board of Education. The new elementary school will be named Bee Tree Elementary, and the new middle school will be called Midtown Middle. Bee Tree Elementary is located
- [Cybersecurity Becomes the New Frontline of Global Conflict](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/03/01/cybersecurity-becomes-the-new-frontline-of-global-conflict/): Global trade wars have become a defining feature of modern international relations, with countries imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs in a bid to protect their economies. But who really wins and who loses in this economic tug-of-war? From the Norlandia–East Veritas trade standoff to disputes between South Arkania and the United Provinces, protectionism has resurfaced. While
- [SLED Investigating Inmate Death at Moncks Corner Jail](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/02/03/sled-investigating-inmate-death-at-moncks-corner-jail/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at 8:39 a.m. of the death of an inmate at Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner. The inmate was identified as William Long, a 65-year-old male, from Ladson. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 8:30 a.m.,
- [BCSO's Motor Team Brings Home Awards](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/02/05/bcsos-motor-team-brings-home-awards/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office recently competed in the 13th annual Matt Miller Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge.
- [4 Charged Following Assault, Kidnapping in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/02/06/4-charged-following-assault-kidnapping-in-moncks-corner/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The Moncks Corner Police Department announced the arrest of Darrel Watkins, 42, of Moncks Corner, Crystal Louis, 36, of Moncks Corner, Kayla Reese, 36, of Moncks Corner, and Charles Goodman, 56, of Moncks Corner, who were taken into custody the morning of Feb. 4 by MCPD officers assisted by the South
- [Berkeley County Leaders Join SC Native American Tribes for Historic Alliance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/02/07/berkeley-county-leaders-join-sc-native-american-tribes-for-historic-alliance/): Berkeley County leaders recently joined Native American tribal leaders from around the state for a historic signing of the Tribal Alliance of South Carolina Nation’s Treaty.
- [BCSD Students To Continue eLearning On Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/23/bcsd-students-to-continue-elearning-on-friday/): Berkeley County School District announced students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, January 24.
- [From Snow Angels to Snowmen: 2025 Berkeley County Winter Storm Photos](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/22/from-snow-angels-to-snowmen-2025-berkeley-county-winter-storm-photos/): From building snowmen to creating snow angels, Berkeley County residents welcomed the snow despite the bitter cold.
- [Fire Damages Bonneau Family's Home](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/23/fire-damages-bonneau-familys-home/): BONNEAU, S.C. - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers said they are assisting a family whose home, located on Merell Avenue in Bonneau was damaged by fire Wednesday. The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. In South Carolina,
- [BCSO Responds To Increased Collisions, Vehicles In Ditch From Icy Roads](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/23/bcso-responds-to-increased-collisions-vehicles-in-ditch-from-icy-roads/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said it's seen an increase in disabled vehicles during the winter storm.
- [Berkeley County Man Dies While Shoveling Snow](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/23/berkeley-county-man-dies-while-shoveling-snow/): A man shoveling snow died from a medical event Tuesday, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office
- [Berkeley County Offices, Facilities Operating on Delayed Opening Friday, Jan. 24](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/23/berkeley-county-offices-facilities-operating-on-delayed-opening-friday-jan-24/): All Berkeley County Government offices will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 24.
- [Moncks Corner Police Chief Stephen Young Resigns](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/16/moncks-corner-police-chief-stephen-young-resigns/): Moncks Corner officials announced Wednesday the resignation of their police chief Stephen G. Young.
- [Santee Cooper Preps for Wintry Weather, Offers Energy-Saving Tips](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/20/santee-cooper-preps-for-wintry-weather-offers-energy-saving-tips/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for the effects anticipated winter weather may have on Santee Cooper’s customers. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. On Friday at noon, Santee Cooper moved to
- [2 Killed In Hwy. 17A Crash In Summerville ID'd By Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/20/2-killed-in-hwy-17a-crash-in-sangaree-idd-by-coroner/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified the two woman who died in a three-car crash in Summerville. On Monday around 4:34 a.m. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was notified of a multiple-vehicle traffic accident on Highway 17A near the Sangaree Parkway. Hartwell said one woman was confirmed deceased on
- [BCSD To Follow Half-Day Dismissal On Tuesday Due To Wintry Weather](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/20/bcsd-to-follow-half-day-dismissal-on-tuesday-due-to-wintry-weather/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, the Berkeley County School District announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices
- [Berkeley County Government Offices To Close Early Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/20/berkeley-county-government-offices-to-close-early-ahead-of-winter-weather-threat/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - With the threat of winter weather forecasted for our area starting on Tuesday afternoon, January 21, Berkeley County Government offices will be closing at 4 p.m. This will also include the following facilities: courthouse, convenience centers, library branches, Cypress Gardens and Berkeley Animal Center. The Berkeley County landfill will close at
- [3 People Dead In Cross Shooting: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/20/3-people-dead-in-cross-shooting-bcso/): Berkeley County deputies are investigating a shooting that left three people dead on Monday.
- [War-Torn Nation Begins Reconstruction Efforts with International Aid](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/11/war-torn-nation-begins-reconstruction-efforts-with-international-aid/): Global trade wars have become a defining feature of modern international relations, with countries imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs in a bid to protect their economies. But who really wins and who loses in this economic tug-of-war? From the Norlandia–East Veritas trade standoff to disputes between South Arkania and the United Provinces, protectionism has resurfaced. While
- [Foreign Aid Sparks Debate Over Motives and Impact](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2025/01/01/foreign-aid-sparks-debate-over-motives-and-impact/): Global trade wars have become a defining feature of modern international relations, with countries imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs in a bid to protect their economies. But who really wins and who loses in this economic tug-of-war? From the Norlandia–East Veritas trade standoff to disputes between South Arkania and the United Provinces, protectionism has resurfaced. While
- [Moncks Corner To Host Downtown Christmas Festival Dec. 6](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/12/01/moncks-corner-to-host-downtown-christmas-festival-dec-6/): For the first time, the town will combine its popular Christmas in the Corner event with its annual Christmas tree lighting program.
- [Hanahan Man Receives Life Sentence For Killing Wife, Dog in Staged Break-In](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/27/hanahan-man-receives-life-sentence-for-killing-wife-dog-in-staged-break-in/): A Hanahan man will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the chance of parole following a five-day trial in Moncks Corner.
- [2 People Fatally Shot In Cross, Coroner Says](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/27/2-people-fatally-shot-in-cross-coroner-says/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office confirms two people were fatally shot Tuesday night in Cross.
- [5 Arrested After $75K Worth Of Property Stolen From Summerville Businesses](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/21/5-arrested-after-75k-worth-of-property-stolen-from-summerville-businesses/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrests of five individuals who have been arrested in connection to several thefts of property with a value of over $75,000. All five individuals were booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center. There are two suspects that have outstanding warrants in connection to this case.
- [13 Nonprofits, Organizations Awarded $118K  By Berkeley County Council](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/27/13-nonprofits-organizations-awarded-118k-by-berkeley-county-council/): Berkeley County has awarded approximately $118,500 in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 13 different local nonprofits and organizations.
- ['Celebrate The Season' Returns To Moncks Corner Nov. 29](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/26/celebrate-the-season-returns-to-moncks-corner-nov-29/): Celebrate The Season’s Holiday Lights Driving Tour takes place daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30.
- [SURVEY: 95.4% of Santee Cooper Residential Customers Satisfied With Service](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/25/survey-95-4-of-santee-cooper-residential-customers-satisfied-with-service/): Santee Cooper residential customer satisfaction remained strong in 2024 and, once again, topped the national average, according to new, independent survey results.
- [Man Killed After Striking Utility Pole With Car in Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/21/man-killed-after-striking-utility-pole-with-car-in-moncks-corner/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a young man killed Wednesday in a fatal crash in Moncks Corner. Around 10:34 that night, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of a fatal traffic accident on US-52 near Highway 17A in Monck Corner. The driver who was the sole occupant has
- [Moncks Corner Police Department Awarded Justice Assistance Grants](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/25/moncks-corner-police-department-awarded-justice-assistance-grants/): The Moncks Corner Police Department has been awarded over $169,000 from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety to support improvements to its equipment and technology.
- [Infant Safely Surrendered in Berkeley County Under Safe Haven Act](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/25/infant-safely-surrendered-in-berkeley-county-under-safe-haven-act/): The Caucasian male infant was born on November 19, 2024, and weighed 10 pounds, 4.8 ounces at the time of birth.
- [St. Stephen Library To Host Winter Crafts Dec. 12](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/11/25/st-stephen-library-to-host-winter-crafts-dec-12/): ST. STEPHEN, S.C. - Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) will be hosting Snowman Recycle Craft on Thursday, December 12, from 3 – 5 p.m. at St. Stephen Library, located at 1104 S. Main Street, St. Stephen. Families can spend time crafting together by making snowmen from recycled creamer bottles. Supplies will be provided. "Come to
- [Ex-Goose Creek Firefighter Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/06/ex-goose-creek-firefighter-charged-with-child-sexual-exploitation/): A former Goose Creek firefighter is out of a job and charged with first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, jail records show.
- [Cypress Gardens To Host Annual Halloween In The Swamp Oct. 24-26](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/06/cypress-gardens-to-host-annual-halloween-in-the-swamp-oct-24-26/): Cypress Gardens will host its annual Halloween in the Swamp for three consecutive nights.
- [Old Santee Canal Park To Hold Wassamasaw Powwow Oct. 12](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/06/old-santee-canal-park-to-hold-wassamasaw-powwow-oct-12/): The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians will host their annual Powwow on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Santee Canal Park.
- [GCPD Awarded $545K Grant To Hire 5 New School Resource Officers](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/06/gcpd-awarded-545k-grant-to-hire-5-new-school-resource-officers/): The Goose Creek Police Department was recently awarded the 2024 – 2025 School Resource Officer Grant from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
- [Moncks Corner Police Investigating Fatal Apartment Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/03/moncks-corner-police-investigating-fatal-apartment-shooting/): Moncks Corner police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that claimed one life Thursday afternoon.
- [Berkeley County Seeks EPA Grant To Revitalize Old St. Stephen High School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/03/berkeley-county-seeks-epa-grant-to-revitalize-old-st-stephen-high-school/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located at 1266 Russellville Road in St. Stephen. The County plans to submit an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application in November 2024
- [Berkeley County Announces Early Voting Locations for 2024 General Election](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/01/berkeley-county-announces-early-voting-locations-for-2024-general-election/): The early voting period for the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21 – Saturday, November 2.
- [Berkeley County Jane Doe Finally ID'd; Murder Linked To Famous Serial Killer](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/03/berkeley-county-jane-doe-finally-idd-murder-linked-to-famous-serial-killer/): Nearly 50 years after her skeletal remains were found, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office has finally identified the woman known for decades simply as "Berkeley County Jane Doe."
- [Santee Cooper Reduces Spill at Lake Marion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/10/02/santee-cooper-reduces-spill-at-lake-marion/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has begun to decrease its controlled spill out of Lake Marion, reducing it to 100,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) today. The utility began drawing down Lake Marion last week to make room for the large volume of incoming water from North Carolina. As part of that effort, Santee Cooper
- [Century Aluminum Worker Dies After 15-Foot Fall](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/29/century-aluminum-worker-dies-after-15-foot-fall/): A Century Aluminum employee died Friday following a 15-foot fall at work, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
- [BCSD Cancels School Activities; eLearning Day Friday for Students, Staff](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/26/bcsd-cancels-school-activities-elearning-day-friday-for-bcsd-students-staff/): Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday
- [Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Hurricane Helene](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/26/berkeley-county-prepares-for-impacts-from-hurricane-helene/): As Hurricane Helene approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida, Berkeley County Emergency Management officials are monitoring the storm and preparing for potential impacts.
- [Disaster Relief Available to Berkeley County Residents, Businesses](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/25/disaster-relief-available-to-berkeley-county-residents-businesses/): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Berkeley County to assist businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby
- [BCSO Investigating Murder-Attempted Suicide in Goose Creek Area](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/24/bcso-investigating-murder-attempted-suicide-in-goose-creek-area/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what detectives believe to be a murder-attempted suicide.
- [Berkeley County Council Approves Opioid Recovery Funding for Local Organizations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/24/berkeley-county-council-approves-opioid-recovery-funding-for-local-organizations/): Berkeley County Council approved approximately $1.2 million in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid epidemic here at home.
- [Santee Cooper Preparing for Hurricane Helene](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/25/santee-cooper-preparing-for-hurricane-helene/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects Hurricane Helene may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Santee Cooper
- [Tropical Storm Warning In Effect For Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/25/tropical-storm-warning-in-effect-for-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County Emergency Management continues to monitor the potential for high winds and increased rainfall with isolated flooding.
- [Motorcyclist Crashes Into College Park Road Home, 1 Dead](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/23/motorcyclist-crashes-into-college-park-road-home-1-dead/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - One person has died following a fatal motorcycle crash over the weekend in the Summerville area. According to Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell, on Sunday around 10:35 p.m., his office was notified of a traffic fatality on College Park Road. The coroner said a motorcycle was traveling east and went off
- [SLED Investigating Death at Berkeley County Jail](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/23/sled-investigating-death-at-berkeley-county-jail/): The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a death that occurred at the Hill Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner over the weekend.
- [Berkeley County's Role in the American Revolution Highlighted at 'Colonial Day'](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/23/berkeley-countys-role-in-the-american-revolution-highlighted-at-colonial-day/): The 3rd Annual “Colonial Day ” in Berkeley County will take place Saturday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Santee Canal Park.
- [Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/15/tropical-storm-warning-issued-for-berkeley-county/): The potential tropical cyclone is then forecast to track northwest across North Carolina, then north away from the region heading into the middle of the week.
- [First Phase Of Lofts Downtown Nexton Opens To Public](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/03/first-phase-of-lofts-downtown-nexton-opens-to-public/): Phase one of the Lofts Downtown Nexton offers 64 loft-style rental residences, ranging from approximately 760 to 1,541square feet.
- [Richardson Landing in Bonneau Closed for Maintenance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/07/richardson-landing-in-bonneau-closed-for-maintenance/): Santee Cooper crews began dredging the landing on Sept. 5 to remove the sand build up on the landing that prevents the launching of boats into the lake.
- [Goose Creek To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Amphitheater Sept. 6](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/03/goose-creek-to-celebrate-grand-opening-of-new-amphitheater-sept-6/): The city of Goose Creek will celebrate the grand opening of its newly built Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 6.
- [Goose Creek's Hiker-Biker Trail To Undergo Repairs](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/03/goose-creeks-hiker-biker-trail-to-undergo-repairs/): Work is set to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4, on a portion of the trail near the Colonial Heights neighborhood entrance.
- [Corey Denny Promoted to MCFD Battalion Chief](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/03/corey-denny-promoted-to-mcfd-battalion-chief/): Moncks Corner town officials recently announced the promotion of Corey Denny to battalion chief.
- [Career Fair Happening Sept. 4 at Berkeley County Administration Building](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/03/career-fair-happening-sept-4-at-berkeley-county-administration-building/): There will be dozens of local industries and other employers on hand during the career fair at the Berkeley County Administration building.
- [Community Resource Hub Unveiled at Alvin Recreation Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/02/community-resource-hub-unveiled-at-alvin-recreation-center/): The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce unveiled the third resource hub at the Alvin Recreation Center in St. Stephen on Friday.
- [Pedestrian Fatally Struck While Crossing Road in Goose Creek](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/09/02/pedestrian-fatally-struck-while-crossing-road-in-goose-creek/): According to Coroner Darnell Hartwell, the pedestrian is Keith Jerome Barnett, 60, of Goose Creek.
- [Berkeley County Council Approves Greenbelt Preservation Plan](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/29/berkeley-county-council-approves-greenbelt-preservation-plan/): Berkeley County Council approved the first-ever Greenbelt Preservation Plan that outlines the county’s strategy to preserve and create greenspaces, open spaces, conservation areas, and parks.
- [Ceremony in Moncks Corner To Remember Pets That 'Crossed The Rainbow Bridge'](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/28/ceremony-in-moncks-corner-to-remember-pets-that-crossed-the-rainbow-bridge/): The Berkeley County Animal Center will soon host a unique ceremony that honors the memory of beloved Lowcountry pets that have "crossed over the rainbow bridge."
- [Berkeley County Coroner Seeks Help ID'ing Hit-And-Run Victim](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/29/berkeley-county-coroner-seeks-help-iding-hit-and-run-victim/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office requests help identifying a recent hit-and-run victim on College Park Road.
- [Coroner Requests Help ID'ing Man Found Dead Near College Park Road](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/29/coroner-requests-help-iding-man-found-dead-near-college-park-road/): The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is requesting the public's help identifying a man found dead in Summerville nearly two years ago.
- [U.S. Marshals Make Arrest in Two Berkeley County Cases](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/28/u-s-marshals-make-arrest-in-two-berkeley-county-cases/): Berkeley County agents working on the United States Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force have been busy recently.
- [14-Year-Old Arrested After Stratford High Football Game Disturbance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/27/14-year-old-arrested-after-stratford-high-football-game-disturbance/): The Goose Creek Police Department arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a disturbance at a football game at Stratford High School.
- [Moncks Corner Man Charged In Connection With Child's Death](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/27/moncks-corner-man-charged-in-connection-with-childs-death/): SLED agents charged Caleb Jochen Carter, 30, with two counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk of or causing harm or willfully abandoning the child.
- [Fire Damages Huger Family's Home](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/27/fire-damages-huger-familys-home/): HUGER, S.C. - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on United Drive in Huger was damaged by a fire Monday night. The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. No other details were
- [2 Huger Men Charged With Hwy. 41 Carjacking](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/27/2-huger-men-charged-with-hwy-41-carjacking/): Two Huger men accused of a carjacking on Hwy. 41 over the weekend are in jail. Deputies arrested Clyde Jaheim Davis, 18, and Matataiest Chavez Johnson, 18.
- [Santee Cooper Proposed Rate Hike: Customers Asked To Weigh In](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/26/santee-cooper-proposed-rate-hike-customers-asked-to-weigh-in/): Due to rising costs, Santee Cooper considers a proposed rate hike for the first time in nearly a decade. But first, it wants customer input.
- [Football Game at Stratford High Ends Early, Attendees Evacuated Following Disturbance](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/23/football-game-at-stratford-high-ends-early-attendees-evacuated-following-disturbance/): A football game between Stratford High School and Summerville High School ended early and attendees evacuated following a disturbance.
- [Cypress Gardens To Temporarily Close Sept. 3-6](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/23/cypress-gardens-to-temporarily-close-sept-3-6/): For the inconvenience, Cypress Gardens officials said the park will offer an extra free Saturday event for Berkeley County residents on Dec. 28.
- [Deadline To Appeal Assessment Notice For Berkeley County Property Is Sept. 20](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/22/deadline-to-appeal-assessment-notice-for-berkeley-county-property-is-sept-20/): If you are a property owner in Berkeley County and disagree with your most recent assessment notice, you have until Sept. 20 to appeal it.
- ['Light The Way For Hope' Ceremony To Remember Those Lost To Overdose](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/22/light-the-way-for-hope-ceremony-to-remember-those-lost-to-overdose/): On Aug. 27 at 7 p.m., WakeUp Carolina will host its inaugural "Light the Way for Hope" event at Unity Park on East Main Street in downtown Moncks Corner.
- [WakeUp Carolina Celebrates Moncks Corner Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/12/wakeup-carolina-celebrates-moncks-corner-grand-opening-with-ribbon-cutting/): To help address the alarming rise in substance misuse in the Lowcountry and offer hope in recovery, WakeUp Carolina celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Moncks Corner on Monday.
- [Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Pineville: SCHP](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/21/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-in-pineville-schp/): The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Pineville on Wednesday night.
- [Huger Man Wanted By Berkeley County Deputies](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/21/huger-man-with-3-felony-warrants-wanted-by-deputies/): Deputies are looking for TyReik Lamont Frazier, 25, of Steed Creek Road in Huger.
- [Wambaw Cycle Trail Closed Until Further Notice](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/21/wambaw-cycle-trail-closed-until-further-notice/): The U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday that the Wambaw Cycle Trail will remain closed until further notice due to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
- [Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center Receives $1.6M in State Funding](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/20/berkeley-county-emergency-services-training-center-receives-1-6m-in-state-funding/): The Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center has received $1.6 million in state funding for expansion and facility upgrades at its site in Moncks Corner
- [Man Runs From Deputies Because 'It's My Birthday': BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/20/man-runs-from-deputies-because-its-my-birthday-bcso/): DeShone Bernard Rivers, 28, was arrested Monday morning and charged with a slew of traffic-related charges.
- [Stolen Golf Cart Recovered In Sangaree, Man Arrested](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/19/stolen-golf-cart-recovered-in-sangaree-man-arrested/): Joshua Steven Yates, 38, has been charged with receiving stolen goods, according to Berkeley County deputies.
- [Cross Driver Killed In Crash On Ranger Drive](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/16/cross-driver-killed-in-crash-on-ranger-drive/): The victim, who was the restrained driver, was positively identified as Donald Behr, 64, of Cross.
- [Summerville Driver Killed After Striking Tree On Cane Bay Blvd.](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/18/summerville-driver-killed-after-striking-tree-on-cane-bay-blvd/): The victim was positively identified as Jaeshawn Fulmore, 24, of Summerville by the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
- [Missing Boater's Body Recovered From Lake Moultrie](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/18/missing-boaters-body-recovered-from-lake-moultrie/): First responders have recovered the body of a missing boater, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
- [Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Crash Near Foxbank Plantation ID'd](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/17/driver-killed-in-tractor-trailer-crash-near-foxbank-plantation-idd/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified the driver killed in a collision Friday just before 7 a.m. on Hwy. 52 near Foxbank Plantation Blvd. in Moncks Corner. Coroner Darnell Hartwell identifed the victim as Tasha Pope, 34, of Moncks Corner. According to Moncks Corner Police Chief Steve Young, Pope was
- [Arrest Made in Moncks Corner Apartment Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/17/arrest-made-in-moncks-corner-apartment-shooting/): Qwontavous Stevenson, 33, of Moncks Corner is facing multiple charges, including one count of attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent offense.
- [Homeless Man Fatally Struck By Truck on Hwy. 52 in Moncks Corner Identified](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/17/homeless-man-fatally-struck-by-truck-on-hwy-52-in-moncks-corner-identified/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a homeless man killed in front of Zaxby's in Moncks Corner while trying to cross the street.
- [NAACP Goose Creek Presents Black Business Market Aug. 24](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/14/naacp-goose-creek-presents-black-business-market-aug-24/): The NAACP Goose Creek Branch, in collaboration with the City of Goose Creek Recreation recently announced the upcoming Black Business Market on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at 5 p.m.
- [Berkeley County Supervisor Joined Local Leaders for Trip to US Capital](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/14/berkeley-county-supervisor-joined-local-leaders-for-trip-to-us-capital/): Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb joined with other government, nonprofit and business leaders from around the Tri-County this month to participate in the Charleston Metro Chamber’s annual D.C. Fly-In event.
- [Moncks Corner Police Investigating Apartment Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/14/moncks-corner-police-investigating-shooting-apartment/): Police are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday morning at a Moncks Corner apartment complex.
- [Berkeley County Emergency Operations Return to Normal Operating Conditions](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/13/berkeley-county-emergency-operations-return-to-normal-operating-conditions/): Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center returned to normal operating conditions, OPCON level 3, at 8 p.m. on Monday.
- [Berkeley County Ranks No. 3 in SC for Longest Life Expectancy](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/12/berkeley-county-ranks-no-3-in-sc-for-longest-life-expectancy/): Life expectancy rates have been on the rise in the United States, with an increase of nearly seven years over the past half-century. See how Berkeley County compares.
- [BCSD Postpones First Day of School To Aug. 15](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/11/bcsd-postpones-first-day-of-school-to-aug-15/): According to BCSD officials, this decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days
- [Berkeley County Emergency Operations Transition to OPCON 2](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/11/berkeley-county-emergency-operations-transition-to-opcon-2/): The Emergency Operations Center continues to remain activated and partially staffed as local, state, and federal officials shift to recovery operations from Debby.
- [IMAGES & VIDEO: Flooding Across Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/images-video-flooding-across-berkeley-county/): As the stormy weather continues, viewers have been sharing their weather-related photos and videos with The Berkeley Observer.
- [At Least 39 Water Rescues Made In Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/at-least-39-water-rescues-made-in-berkeley-county/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Tropical Storm Debby may have left South Carolina; however, heavy rain and flooding have since followed her. According to Berkeley County officials, there have been 39 water rescues across the county since midnight. No storm-related injuries have been reported. Residents in Cane Bay are being being asked to shelter in place.
- [Santee Cooper Resumes Controlled Spill at Santee Dam](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/santee-cooper-resumes-controlled-spill-at-santee-dam/): Increased rainfall in the Santee Cooper watershed and upstream lake operations has resulted in increased inflows into the Santee Cooper Lake system.
- [SCDOT Responds to Flooded Roadways after Unprecedented Rainfall Event](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/scdot-responds-to-flooded-roadways-after-unprecedented-rainfall-event/): Following the additional rainfall in the Lowcountry overnight, South Carolina Department of Transportation employees are responding to assess and repair flooded roadways.
- [Flash Flood Warning Issued For Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-berkeley-county/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the flash flood warning in Berkeley County until 10:15 p.m. Friday. Berkeley County has also transitioned back to OPCON 1 status with full activation of the emergency operations center. A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If
- [BCSD Transitions To Virtual Operations Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/bcsd-transitions-to-virtual-operations-friday/): All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads.
- [Berkeley County Offices Closed Friday, August 9](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/09/berkeley-county-offices-closed-friday-august-9/): Berkeley County has transitioned back to OPCON 1 status with full activation of the emergency operations center.
- [Man Who Raped 85-Year-Old Hanahan Woman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/08/berkeley-county-man-who-raped-85-year-old-woman-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison/): On Thursday, a judge sentenced a man to 30 years behind bars after Hanahan police said he broke into an elderly woman's home and raped her.
- [Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Report Storm Damage](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/08/residents-businesses-encouraged-to-report-storm-damage/): Berkeley County crews are assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby. Residents and businesses that sustained storm-related damage are urged to report it
- [32 BCSD Schools To Offer No-Cost Meals To All Students](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/07/32-bcsd-schools-to-offer-no-cost-meals-to-all-students/): Berkeley County School District will enter the 2024-2025 school year with 32 schools benefiting from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Program (CEP).
- [Berkeley County Government Offices to Reopen Thursday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/07/berkeley-county-government-offices-to-reopen-thursday/): All Berkeley County government offices will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, August 8.
- [Free Coffee For A Year: Dunkin' To Celebrate Moncks Corner Grand Opening](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/07/free-coffee-for-a-year-dunkin-to-celebrate-moncks-corner-grand-opening/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Dunkin' of Charleston will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store Thursday in Moncks Corner at 2727 Highway 52. Starting at 5 a.m., the first 100 guests will be treated with free coffee for a year! Additionally, guests can enjoy giveaways from the Dunkin' prize wheel. At 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, local
- [Flooding Closes Roads in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/06/flooding-closes-roads-in-berkeley-county/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is closely watching road conditions and warning drivers to be mindful of roads closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Deputies are also urging drivers to avoid driving around road barricades. "Please do not move traffic barricades. They have been placed to close a road
- [Storms, Winds Damage Moncks Corner Businesses](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/06/storms-winds-damage-moncks-corner-businesses/): As Tropical Storm Debby moves offshore the Georgia coast and over the Atlantic, its impacts can already be felt in the Lowcountry.
- [French Quarter Creek in Huger Reaches Major Flood Stage](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/06/french-quarter-creek-in-huger-reaches-major-flood-stage/): At major flood stage, extensive and significant flooding will occur along French Quarter Creek.
- [Berkeley County Offices to Close Early Due to Storm](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/06/berkeley-county-offices-to-close-early-due-to-storm/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - All Berkeley County offices will close early today, Tuesday, August 6 at noon. This will include Berkeley Animal Center, Cypress Gardens, Library branches, the Berkeley County Landfill and Convenience Centers. Offices will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. Berkeley County Bond Court will be operating as follows: Wednesday, August 7 –
- [Berkeley County Opening Emergency Shelters Ahead of Debby](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/05/berkeley-county-opening-emergency-shelters-ahead-of-debby/): As Hurricane Debby approaches South Carolina, Berkeley County and Red Cross opened two emergency storm shelters at 6 p.m., Monday August 5, 2024. Cots, food, and water will be provided.
- [Santee Cooper Will Begin Controlled Spill at Santee Dam Tuesday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/05/santee-cooper-will-begin-controlled-spillat-santee-dam-tuesday/): Santee Cooper anticipates that it will begin spill operations at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
- [Tropical Storm Debby Prompts BCSD To Transition To Virtual Operations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/05/tropical-storm-debby-prompts-bcsd-to-transition-to-virtual-operations/): All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are canceled Tuesday, August 6; Wednesday, August 7; and Thursday, August 8.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Preparing For Debby](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/05/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-preparing-for-debby/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for ‘historic flooding’ ahead of Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival to South Carolina.
- [Berkeley County Prepares For Historic Impacts From Debby](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/05/berkeley-county-prepares-for-historic-impacts-from-debby/): As Debby approaches South Carolina, Berkeley County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor the storm and prepare for potential impacts.
- [Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces SC's Price Gouging Law In Effect](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/04/attorney-general-alan-wilson-announces-scs-price-gouging-law-in-effect/): South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Sunday that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency.
- [Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/04/gov-mcmaster-declares-state-of-emergency-for-south-carolina/): Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency on Sunday in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby.
- [Sandbags Available At These Berkeley County Locations](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/04/sandbags-available-at-these-berkeley-county-locations/): To help residents prepare for the storm, sandbags have now been delivered to the following locations in Berkeley County.
- [Red Cross Urges South Carolinians To Prep For Tropical Storm Debby](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/04/red-cross-urges-south-carolinians-to-prep-for-tropical-storm-debby/): Tropical Storm Debby is set to make landfall in the coming days and could impact most of South Carolina.
- [Santee Cooper Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/08/04/santee-cooper-preparing-for-tropical-storm-debby/): Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects that Tropical Storm Debby may have on its service territory.
- [Overton Park To Close Aug. 1](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/30/overton-park-to-close-aug-1/): Overton Beach Park will be closed for the season starting Thursday, Aug. 1, according to Santee Cooper officials.
- [1 Killed, 2 Injured in Head-On Collision in Bonneau](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/27/1-killed-2-injured-in-head-on-collision-in-bonneau/): One person is dead and two others injured following a crash Friday evening in Bonneau.
- [Election Day Poll Workers Needed in Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/27/election-day-poll-workers-needed-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County government is currently seeking additional poll workers for the Nov. 5 General Election.
- [SCDOT Project Would Replace 45-Foot Bridge On Cypress Gardens Road](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/26/scdot-project-would-replace-45-foot-bridge-on-cypress-gardens-road/): According to SCDOT, the proposed project in Berkeley County is to replace a 45-foot bridge on S-9 (Cypress Gardens Road) over Canterhill Swamp.
- [Upscale Apartment Community Opens in Downtown Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/25/upscale-apartment-community-opens-in-downtown-nexton/): The Ames features 304 upscale apartments within Nexton.
- [Home Telecom Renews $200K Partnership With SC Research Authority](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/25/home-telecom-renews-200k-partnership-with-sc-research-authority/): SCRA contributes to the IPF to support companies and researchers in advancing impactful technologies in South Carolina.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, Museum Collaborate On New Exhibit](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/25/wassamasaw-tribe-of-varnertown-indians-featured-in-new-museum-exhibit/): This unique exhibit allows attendees to explore Wassamasaw culture, history, and preservation efforts.
- [KJ's Market in Moncks Corner to Close](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/24/kjs-market-in-moncks-corner-to-close/): Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer, has announced plans to close KJ's Market at 110 U.S. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office to Take Break from On Patrol: Live](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/12/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-to-take-break-from-on-patrol-live/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announced it will take a hiatus from the popular REELZ television show, On Patrol: Live.
- [Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/24/free-berkeley-county-event-to-highlight-churches-burned-during-revolutionary-war/): The Berkeley 250 Frances Marion Commission will host a free public event on Aug. 15th featuring noted author and historian Bill Segars in conjunction with the Daniel Island Historical Society.
- [Adult Killed, 2 Children Injured Walking On Hwy. 41 in St. Stephen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/20/adult-killed-2-children-injured-walking-on-hwy-41-in-st-stephen/): ST. STEPHEN, S.C. - On Friday, July 20, 2024, at 9:06 pm the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of an auto vs pedestrian accident on Forty One Road in St. Stephen where an adult and two children were struck by a vehicle. One victim the adult was pronounced deceased on scene from injuries sustained
- [Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/24/nexton-announces-grand-opening-of-the-goddard-school/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Nexton officials announced Wednesday the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families. This is the fourth location for seasoned franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), The Goddard School of Fort Mill Nexton officials announced Wednesday the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families.
- [Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/07/24/berkeley-county-hunters-deer-tags-should-hit-your-mailbox-soon/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Deer hunters in Berkeley County and across the state, keep an eye on your mailbox: deer tags should be arriving soon, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination license or sportsman license, which will Deer hunters in Berkeley County and across the state, keep an eye on your mailbox: deer tags should be arriving soon
- [Berkeley County Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot Near Summerville Chick-Fil-A ](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/21/berkeley-county-coroner-ids-man-fatally-shot-near-summerville-chick-fil-a/): The victim, who is not law enforcement, has been identified as Michael P. O’Neal, 39, of North Carolina, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said.
- [Nearly Century-Old St. Stephen School To Be Torn Down](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/20/nearly-century-old-st-stephen-school-to-be-torn-down/): County officials said they plan to save as much of the existing brick from the old school as possible to be used in the construction of the new building.
- [Retrial Set For Berkeley County Jeweler Accused Of Killing Wife](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/20/retrial-set-for-berkeley-county-jeweler-accused-of-killing-wife/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - A new trial date has been set for a Berkeley County jeweler accused of killing his wife nearly a decade ago. On May 4, 2016, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged Michael Colucci, formerly of Moncks Corner, with the murder of his wife, Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci. Ultimately, his 2018 trial ended
- [Red Cross Assists Family of 10 in Berkeley County After Fire Damages Home](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/20/red-cross-assists-family-of-10-in-berkeley-county-after-fire-damages-home/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Buckeye Lane in Summerville, was damaged by fire Tuesday evening. The Red Cross is helping ten people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. This March, the American
- [BCSD Approves $10K Bonus For Special Education Teachers](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/19/bcsd-approves-10k-bonus-for-special-education-teachers/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County School District board members unanimously approved a record-breaking incentive for those who work in special education. At Monday night’s board meeting, board members approved the designation of more than $5.1 million from Fund Balance to provide a $10,000 retention and recruitment incentive to all special education classroom teachers for
- [Downtown Nexton's The Ames is Now Leasing, Nears Completion](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/19/downtown-nextons-the-ames-is-now-leasing-nears-completion/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Nexton officials announced Tuesday that The Ames multifamily community in Downtown Nexton is now leasing. Developed by Charleston-based Woodfield Development, the community is estimated to be completed next month. "Woodfield’s history as a development company is deeply rooted in the Carolinas. As longtime Charleston residents, the Nexton community is our backyard, and we are
- [Goose Creek Man Facing 6 Charges Linked To Sexual Exploitation Of Minor](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/19/goose-creek-man-facing-6-charges-linked-to-sexual-exploitation-of-minor/): Investigators said Ryan Nicholas Langdon solicited and traveled to meet a person he believed to be a minor for sex, encouraged them to produce child sexual abuse material, and sent sexually explicit material to a person he believed to be a minor.
- [9 Arrested During Joint Operation Targeting Illegal Activity in Goose Creek Motel](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/18/9-arrested-during-joint-operation-targeting-illegal-activity-in-goose-creek-motel/): Nine people are in jail following a joint operation to target illegal activity in a Goose Creek motel, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Monday.
- [One Nexton to Bring Retail, Office and Multifamily Residences](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/18/one-nexton-to-bring-retail-office-and-multifamily-residences/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Nexton community has announced leasing and development progress on phase one of One Nexton, a Publix-anchored mixed-use development situated on 23.66 acres at the northeast corner of Brighton Park Boulevard and Nexton Parkway. Developed by Branch Properties and Charlotte-based Crosland Southeast, the community’s first phase, expected to be completed this
- [Shots Fired During Goose Creek Traffic Stop, Arrest Made](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/18/shots-fired-during-goose-creek-traffic-stop-arrests-made/): Two people are in jail following an attempted traffic stop where gunshots were fired toward a Goose Creek police officer.
- [Celebrate The Season Raises More Than $154K for Berkeley County Charities](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/14/celebrate-the-season-raises-more-than-154k-for-berkeley-county-charities/): The annual holiday lights driving tour and festival, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, has raised more than $1.3 million for the community over its 13-year run.
- [Fuel Spill On Tail Race Bridge Causes Major Delays](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/12/fuel-spill-on-tail-race-bridge-causes-major-delays/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Traffic near the Tail Race Bridge in Moncks Corner slowed following a fuel spill Tuesday afternoon. According to county officials, a portion of the bridge remains closed as crews work carefully to clean up the spill. "Drivers should expect significant delays in the area of the Tail Race bridge, and other
- [Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Goose Creek Identified](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/12/pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-car-in-goose-creek-identified/): According to Coroner Darnell Hartwell, the pedestrian is Jonas Reyes De La Cruz, 38, of Goose Creek.
- [SC Native American Tribal Chiefs Gather In Moncks Corner To Address Shared Challenges](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/10/sc-native-american-tribal-chiefs-gather-in-moncks-corner-to-address-shared-challenges/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Thursday marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between South Carolina State Recognized Tribal Chiefs and the Federally Recognized Catawba tribe, as they convened with Dr. Delores Dacosta, Executive Director of the Commission for Minority Affairs, and Joshua Shumak, Program Manager of Native American Affairs, at the prestigious Old Santee
- [Fire Destroys Cordesville Family's Home: Red Cross](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/10/fire-destroys-cordesville-familys-home-red-cross/): CORDESVILLE, S.C. - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Witherbee Road, was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon. The Red Cross is helping three people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. No other details were provided.
- [1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hwy. 17A Crash Near Macedonia](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/10/1-killed-1-injured-in-hwy-17a-crash-near-macedonia/): One person has died and another person was injured following a collision near the Macedonia community in Berkeley County, the South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed.
- [Goose Creek Man Rescued After Falling Tree Traps Man In Bed](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/07/goose-creek-man-rescued-after-tree-fall-traps-man-in-bed/): Several fire departments recently worked together to rescue a man trapped in his bed in Goose Creek after a tree fell on his home.
- [BCSD Board Recognizes 2024 Teachers Of The Year](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/07/bcsd-board-recognizes-2024-teachers-of-the-year/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - At the Monday, March 4, Berkeley County Board of Education meeting, educators recognized as the Teacher the Year from each BCSD school were honored. The formal recognition from the Berkeley County Board of Education happens yearly each spring, preceding several events meant to honor their contributions to the children and families
- [Berkeley County Government To Host In-House Job Fair March 21](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/07/berkeley-county-government-to-host-in-house-job-fair-march-21/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County government will host an in-house job fair for open county positions on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the county Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Members of the public needing a job or seeking
- [Jamestown's Park Fence Project Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/07/jamestowns-park-fence-project-celebrated-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/): The next time you visit Jamestown's recreational park you'll notice some changes.
- [Berkeley County Creates Conservation Commission To Steer Future “Greenbelt” Projects](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/05/berkeley-county-creates-conservation-commission-to-steer-future-greenbelt-projects/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - At its meeting on Monday meeting, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission. "This committee is critical to the county’s future quality of life, as we seek to preserve land, as well as plan and implement new
- [1 Killed, 1 Injured In I-26 Crash In Berkeley County: SCHP](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/02/1-killed-1-injured-in-i-26-crash-in-berkeley-county-schp/): According to SCHP Trooper Brandon J. Bolt, the crash happened around 2:20 a.m. on Interstate 26 near mile marker 203 in Ladson.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office To Undergo Onsite Assessment For Re-Accreditation](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/05/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-to-undergo-onsite-assessment-for-re-accreditation/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for a site-based assessment March 11-14, 2024, as part of a 4-year process for re-accreditation, administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This assessment will verify that the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office continues to maintain national accreditation by confirming
- [Berkeley County Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Federal Prison For Bank Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/05/berkeley-county-man-sentenced-to-2-5-years-in-federal-prison-for-bank-fraud/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Cordero Prioleau, 35, of Ladson, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to bank fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Evidence presented to the court showed that Prioleau deposited a fraudulent check into his Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) bank
- [DSS Charges Berkeley County Woman With Food Stamp Fraud](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/05/dss-charges-berkeley-county-woman-with-food-stamp-fraud/): Octavia Lashay Rivers, 40, of Goose Creek has been charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps valued $10,000 or more and one count of forgery, value less than $10,000.
- [Keep Berkeley Beautiful Receives $10K Grant To Increase Litter Prevention](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/05/keep-berkeley-beautiful-receives-10k-grant-to-increase-litter-prevention/): The grant provides local Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliates in South Carolina with a competitive financial opportunity to add additional resources that address specific local litter concerns.
- [Goose Creek Seeks Bids To Remove Wedding & Prayer Chapel After Renovations Prove Costly](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/01/goose-creek-seeks-bids-to-remove-wedding-prayer-chapel-after-renovations-prove-costly/): Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib announced Thursday that the city is currently accepting bids from residents or local businesses to purchase the chapel and have it moved to a new location.
- [Whitesville Elementary Students Learn About Dental Health](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/29/whitesville-elementary-students-learn-about-dental-health/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month and Delta Dental of South Carolina’s popular, award-winning Land of Smiles® dental education program is on the road, taking the crusade for healthy teeth to more than 9,400 youngsters at 38 schools across the state. The cast of dynamic superhero characters made their most recent
- [FBI Accepting Academy Applications From Berkeley County Teens](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/27/fbi-accepting-academy-applications-from-berkeley-county-teens/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for its annual Teen Academy this summer. Teens in Berkeley County and throughout the state are encouraged to apply. This year’s academy will be held June 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, located at 222 Caughman Farm
- [Berkeley County Names John O. Williams New Economic Development Director](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/27/berkeley-county-names-john-o-williams-new-economic-development-director/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Berkeley County has named John O. Williams, II the County’s new economic development director. County council approved the item at its Monday meeting. “I would like to thank Supervisor Cribb and County Council for placing their trust in me as I embark in this new role. As always, it is a
- [Berkeley County Council Approves $100K for Daniel Island School](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/27/berkeley-county-council-approves-100k-for-daniel-island-school/): Berkeley County Council voted unanimously to approve $100,000 for Daniel Island School to fund handicap-accessible playground equipment for special needs students and expand the school’s community sensory garden.
- [Hanahan Man Killed After Striking Tree With Vehicle In North Charleston](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/25/hanahan-man-killed-in-north-charleston-tree-crash/): HANAHAN, S.C. - A Hanahan man has died following a crash Saturday in North Charleston. According to the Dorchester County Coroner's Office, Alan Aguilar, 18, of Hanahan was one of two people to die in the collision. Katherine Garcia-Nativi, 20, of North Charleston also lost her life in the crash. According to Coroner Paul J.
- [Moncks Corner Woman Killed In I-26 Crash](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/25/moncks-corner-woman-killed-in-i-26-crash/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died recently in a crash on Interstate 26. On Saturday, 2024, Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was contacted by a local hospital regarding the death of a patient who was involved in a traffic accident on February 22nd, 2024 on
- [Fire Damages Family Of Four's Home In St. Stephen: Red Cross](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/25/fire-damages-family-of-fours-home-in-st-stephen-red-cross/): ST. STEPHEN, S.C. - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on North Hwy 52 in Saint Stephen, was damaged by a fire Saturday afternoon. The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. The
- [3 Killed In Goose Creek Double-Murder Suicide Identified](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/25/3-killed-in-goose-creek-double-murder-suicide-identified/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified three people killed in what Goose Creek police are calling an apparent double-murder suicide.
- [SCDHEC reminds people to test homes for radon](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2015/01/06/scdhec-reminds-people-test-homes-radon/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--The Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds South Carolinians to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month, the agency announced today. "Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air but can reach harmful levels when trapped in buildings," said DHEC Radon Coordinator Richelle Tolton. "The
- [Lennar To Build 40 Homes At The Coves At Lakes Of Cane Bay‏](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2015/07/16/lennar-to-build-40-homes-at-the-coves-at-lakes-of-cane-bay/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Lennar, the nation’s only A+ homebuilder according to Builder Magazine, has announced that it will build 40 homes at The Coves at Lakes of Cane Bay, the newest community in the award-winning Cane Bay Plantation. HardiPlank® siding, raised foundations and breathtaking lakefront properties are all on offer, along with a quartet of brand new floor
- [Do You Qualify For Reduced Property Taxes?](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2016/08/02/qualify-reduced-property-taxes/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Janet Brown Jurosko, Berkeley County Auditor, wants to be sure that all Berkeley County property owners are receiving all the property tax exemptions that may be available to them. The following information will help you determine if you qualify for an exemption. The Homestead Exemption Act applies to the primary residence of homeowners
- [Town Officials: Moncks Corner homeowners may qualify for lower insurance premiums](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2014/08/08/town-officials-moncks-corner-homeowners-may-qualify-lower-insurance-premiums/): MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Today Mayor William W. Peagler III announced that many Moncks Corner homeowners and commercial property owners are now eligible for lowered insurance premiums. According to Marc Hehn, the town’s administrator, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently sent a letter to town officials and notified them that the town’s investments in fire suppression efforts
- [Berkeley County Man Receives Max Sentence For Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/21/berkeley-county-man-receives-max-sentence-for-sexually-assaulting-13-year-old-girl/): Terry Kostelak, 29, of Goose Creek, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second degree and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor in the third degree.
- [Nikki Haley's Bus Stop Tour Headed To Moncks Corner Friday](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/21/nikki-haleys-bus-stop-tour-headed-to-moncks-corner-friday/): Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley will make a stop in Moncks Corner on Friday just one day before the first-in-the south Republican presidential primary.
- [Goose Creek Police Investigating Walmart Parking Lot Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/21/goose-creek-police-investigating-walmart-parking-lot-shooting/): Goose Creek police are investigating a shooting that took place in the Walmart parking lot on St. James Avenue on Tuesday night.
- [BCSD's Approved 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar Includes Earlier Start Date](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/21/bcsds-approved-2024-2025-instructional-calendar-includes-earlier-start-date/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Next year's instructional calendar will look a little different for Berkeley County parents, teachers and students. On Tuesday, the Berkeley County School Board unanimously approved a recommended draft for the 2024-2025 school year. The new calendar will have teachers returning to the classroom on Aug. 7, 2024 - seven days earlier
- [Century Aluminum Contributes $773M Yearly To SC's Economy: Report](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/20/century-aluminum-contributes-773m-yearly-to-scs-economy-report/): The study documents the economic impact that Mt. Holly has on South Carolina, where the average wage among all direct jobs supported by Century Mt. Holly is $102,302.
- [Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine, Meth, Pill Bust In Berkeley  County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/20/traffic-stop-leads-to-cocaine-meth-pill-bust-in-berkeley-county/): Berkeley County deputies recently arrested Albert Ray Boshard Jr., 54, for trafficking cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and several other charges.
- [New Fire Station To Be Built In Pimlico Community](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/19/new-fire-station-to-be-built-in-pimlico-community/): The new 10,000-square-foot facility will house the department's new ladder truck, one engine, a light rescue and will become the headquarters station for PRVFD.
- [Stratford High School Senior’s Artwork Featured on Home Telecom Directory Cover](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/19/stratford-high-school-seniors-artwork-featured-on-home-telecom-directory-cover/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Verdant Beauty of Cypress, drawn by Stratford High School senior Ash Trespicio, will grace the cover of the annual Home Telecom Directory this year after winning first place in the 2024 Home Telecom Directory Art Challenge competition. In its 10th year, the challenge is one of Home Telecom’s ongoing education
- [BCLS Hosting Toddler Time at Sangaree Library](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/19/bcls-hosting-toddler-time-at-sangaree-library/): Toddler Time is for children 18 months – 4 years old and will continue every other Tuesday each month.
- [Moncks Corner Police Search For Liquor Store Armed Robbery Suspects](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/14/moncks-corner-police-search-for-liquor-store-armed-robbery-suspects/): According to police, on Jan. 28, two masked men dressed in black entered the Tailrace Spirits Liquor Store at 509 North Hwy. 52 armed with guns and demanded cash from the store clerk.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Searching For Goose Creek Man](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/14/berkeley-county-deputies-searching-for-goose-creek-man/): The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brian Cator Bustamante, 34, of Goose Creek.
- [Santee Cooper Announces EVolve Recipients](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/14/santee-cooper-announces-evolve-recipients/): The EVolve Grant program allows eligible commercial customers to apply for up to $25,000 in grant funding for EV projects in the categories of make-ready research, education and outreach, EV charging infrastructure and electric fleet conversion.
- [U.S. Marshals Arrest Berkeley County Man Wanted In Charleston Car Dealership Thefts](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/13/u-s-marshals-arrest-berkeley-county-man-wanted-in-charleston-car-dealership-thefts/): The United States Marshals Service has arrested a Berkeley County man and another person in connection to the January theft of several vehicles at a West Ashley automobile dealership.
- [Berkeley County Child Care Educators, Staff May Qualify For Federal Wage Bonus](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/12/berkeley-county-child-care-educators-staff-may-qualify-for-federal-wage-bonus/): This is a unique chance for child care professionals to receive wage bonuses while doing the job they love using a limited, one-time source of federal money.
- [Wassamasaw Tribe Discusses Land Preservation, Native American Rights With Lawmakers](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/12/wassamasaw-tribe-discusses-land-preservation-native-american-rights-with-lawmakers/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The Wassamasaw Tribe recently advocated for land preservation and Native American legislation during a series of private meetings at the State Capitol with legislators Sylleste Davis, Larry Grooms, and Brian Adams. Last week, representatives from the Wassamasaw Tribe engaged in productive discussions with lawmakers Davis, Grooms, and Adams addressing critical issues related
- [Arrest Made In Fatal Goose Creek Apartment Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/12/arrest-made-in-fatal-goose-creek-apartment-shooting/): Davon Dwayne Devore, 30, has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and two counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
- [BCLS Co-Hosting Vision Screening at Goose Creek Library](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/12/bcls-co-hosting-vision-screening-at-goose-creek-library/): Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) will co-host a vision screening event with the Goose Creek Lions Club next month.
- [Justin Turner Homicide: Dad, Step-Mom Each Given $50K Bond](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/08/justin-turner-homicide-dad-step-mom-given-50k-bond/): A circuit court judge in Berkeley County has given a father and stepmother accused of killing their son nearly 35 years ago a $50,000 surety bond.
- [Republican Presidential Preference Primary Early Voting: What Berkeley County Voters Need To Know](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/07/republican-presidential-preference-primary-early-voting-what-berkeley-county-voters-need-to-know/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - 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 through Thursday, February 22. During that timeframe, the following locations will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for registered Berkeley County voters (locations will be CLOSED February 18 – 19): Berkeley County Voter Registration
- [Car Show In Berkeley County To Benefit Alzheimer’s, Dementia Patients](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/07/car-show-in-berkeley-county-to-benefit-alzheimers-dementia-patients/): The free, family-friendly event will be open to the public at 9 a.m. and will include food trucks, prizes, raffles, and, of course, cars.
- [Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Creates New Public Safety Unit to Address Growing County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/07/berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-creates-new-public-safety-unit-to-address-growing-county/): Designated BCSO public safety officers will be available seven days a week to answer calls for service.
- [Berkeley County Receives $1M SCDNR Grant For Mega Boat Landing Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/02/01/berkeley-county-receives-1m-scdnr-grant-for-mega-boat-landing-project/): Berkeley County has been awarded a $1 million US Fish & Wildlife Service grant from the SC Department of Natural Resources to help fund the county’s Mega Boat Landing project.
- [Fire Damages Rosetta's Soul Food Restaurant In Moncks Corner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/31/fire-damages-rosettas-soul-food-restaurant-in-moncks-corner/): The fire happened inside Rosetta's Soul Food, which is located inside the Corner Square Plaza off Hwy. 52 in Moncks Corner.
- [Hanahan Fire Department To Test City Hydrants](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/31/hanahan-fire-department-to-test-city-hydrants/): HANAHAN, S.C. - Starting next month, the Hanahan Fire Department will conduct required tests on fire hydrants throughout the city. "This is a crucial part of ensuring that our emergency response systems are in top-notch condition to protect you and your loved ones," HFD posted to Facebook. "Testing helps us identify any issues and ensures
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- [Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Fatal Ridgeville Shooting](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/31/berkeley-county-deputies-investigating-fatal-ridgeville-shooting/): Berkeley County detectives are investigating a shooting that has left one man dead in Ridgeville.
- [Berkeley County Approves $1M For Tri-County Biological Science Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/30/berkeley-county-approves-1m-for-tri-county-biological-science-center/): DNA will be processed at the Biological Science Center, helping increase the capacity and efficiency of DNA testing in the Tri-County area while also speeding up local criminal investigations.
- [Redwood Materials Breaks Ground On $3.5B EV Battery Factory In Berkeley County](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/30/redwood-materials-breaks-ground-on-3-5b-ev-battery-factory-in-berkeley-county/): A Nevada-based producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles recently broke ground on its newest factory in Berkeley County.
- [Mother Of 2 Brothers Killed In 'Widowmaker' Tree Crash Dies: Berkeley County Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/29/mother-of-2-brothers-killed-in-widowmaker-tree-crash-dies-berkeley-county-coroner/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The mother of two brothers who died in a car crash two months ago in Charleston County has died, the Berkeley County Coroner's Office confirmed. Jametta Hamilton, 61, of Berkeley County died Saturday of "possibly natural causes," Coroner Darnell Hartwell said. Jametta is the mother of Earl and James Hamilton. The
- [Pedestrian Killed On Hwy. 52 In Moncks Corner Identified](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/29/pedestrian-killed-on-hwy-52-in-moncks-corner-identified/): The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle over the weekend.
- [Woman Killed In Crash On Jedburg Rd. ID'd By Coroner](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/29/woman-killed-in-crash-on-jedburg-rd-idd-by-coroner/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - A woman involved in a crash Friday night has died, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said Anna Sampson, 77, of Summerville died Saturday just before 9 p.m. at a local hospital. The crash happened Friday on Jedburg Road in Summerville. Sampson was driving a 2003 GMC
- [Fruit of the Loom To Close Berkeley County Distribution Center](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/26/fruit-of-the-loom-to-close-berkeley-county-distribution-center/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Fruit of the Loom will soon permanently close its 752,000-square-foot distribution center in Berkeley County. The closure was announced through South Carolina's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), which reports mass layoffs and closings 60 days before they occur. "As a global company operating in a highly competitive marketplace, Fruit of
- [Wanted Felon Charles Britt Jr. Captured: BCSO](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/29/wanted-felon-charles-britt-jr-captured-bcso/): After a multi-day search, Charles Britt Jr. was arrested. He was arrested on Monday, January 29 at approximately 2 a.m.
- [Berkeley County Deputies Search For Man Considered Armed & Dangerous](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/26/berkeley-county-deputies-search-for-man-considered-armed-dangerous/): Berkeley County deputies are looking for 24-year-old Charles Edward Britt, Jr., of Tea Rose Lane in St. Stephen.
- [Goose Creek Police Searching For Missing Teen](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/26/goose-creek-police-searching-for-missing-teen/): According to police, Mirna Elizabeth Chen Pop, 17, left her home during the early morning hours on Dec. 12, 2023.
- [Hwy. 176 Near Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital Reopens After Gas Leak](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/25/hwy-176-near-roper-st-francis-berkeley-hospital-reopens-after-gas-leak/): A portion of Hwy. 176 near Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital temporarily closed due to a gas leak has reopened, according to Berkeley County officials.
- [SCDOT Seeks Input On Black Tom Road, Hwy. 176 Intersection Improvement Project](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/22/scdot-seeks-input-on-black-tom-road-hwy-176-intersection-improvement-project/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting input from the traveling public on proposed improvements to the Black Tom Road and Hwy. 176 intersection in Berkeley County. According to the SCDOT, the project's goal is to address operations, safety, and the functionality of the intersection, improve traffic flow, and to
- [Moncks Corner Police Seek Public's Help Solving 15-Year-Old Homicide](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/24/moncks-corner-police-seek-publics-help-solving-15-year-old-homicide/): The Moncks Corner Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a 15-year-old homicide.
- [GoFundMe Launched After Hanahan Family Loses Everything In House Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/24/gofundme-launched-after-hanahan-family-loses-everything-in-house-fire/): The fire happened Sunday night on Rembert Drive, according to the Red Cross. The Reilly family escaped without any injuries.
- [Page’s Okra Grill Opens In Nexton](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/24/pages-okra-grill-opens-in-nexton/): Located at 142 Brighton Park Boulevard in Summerville, Page’s Okra Grill combines traditional dishes with the casual elements of coastal seafood, using fresh, seasonal, local ingredients in made-from-scratch dishes.
- [Moncks Corner Felon Sentenced To 14 Years In Federal Prison](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/22/moncks-corner-felon-sentenced-to-14-years-in-federal-prison/): Kareem Kashif Jefferson, 34, of Moncks Corner, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after being convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms and for possession with intent to distribute drugs.
- [Red Cross Assisting Hanahan Family After Fire](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/22/red-cross-assisting-hanahan-family-after-fire/): The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources.
- [1 Killed, 3 Injured In Crash Near Bonneau: SCHP](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/21/1-killed-3-injured-in-crash-near-bonneau-schp/): One person has died and three others injured following a crash Saturday night in Berkeley County, the South Carolina Highway Patrol reported.
- [No Charges To Be Filed After Child's Hot Car Death On Daniel Island](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/19/no-charges-to-be-filed-after-childs-hot-car-death-on-daniel-island/): Law enforcement officials determined that "this was a very tragic accident."
- [Berkeley County Adoptable Pets: Jan. 19, 2024](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/19/berkeley-county-adoptable-pets-jan-19-2024/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – There are many adorable pups and kitties at Berkeley Animal Center in desperate need of forever homes. Each week, The Berkeley Observer highlights some of those pets that would love for you to give them a family to call their own. Space at the shelter in Moncks Corner is often at
- [Nearly 95,000 Pounds Of Trash Collected By Berkeley County Inmates In 2023](https://berkeleyobserver.com/2024/01/19/nearly-95000-pounds-of-trash-collected-by-berkeley-county-inmates-in-2023/): BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - Inmates at the Hill-Finklea Detention collected a record-breaking amount of trash in 2023, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Inmates picked up a total of 94,845 pounds of garbage. That's an increase of 41,440 pounds of trash from 2022, the sheriff's office said. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office instituted the
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