Early voting is officially underway for the Berkeley County School Board District 8 Special Election, giving local voters the chance to cast their ballots before Election Day on May 6.
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Berkeley High’s 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.
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
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’
A dozen fire departments serving Berkeley County have been recognized as 2024 “Fire Safe SC Communities.”
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 of each month through September […]
Large 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
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 pay bills, exchange equipment, and […]
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 career this month, pulling his […]
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. at the Berkeley County Administration […]
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