The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Company Donates Pet Oxygen Masks To Cross Rural Fire Department
CROSS, S.C.--Cross area first responders will be equipped to save a pet’s life in the event of smoke inhalation during a house fire. That’s...
Santee Cooper To Consider Rate Increase
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized a public comment period for a proposed two-year rate adjustment beginning in...
Berkeley County Council Passes FY 2017-18 Budget Without Millage Increase
MONCKS CORNER, SC- On Monday, June 26, 2017 Berkeley County Council passed the 2017-2018 County Fiscal Year budget. Council also passed the Berkeley County...
Study: South Carolina’s Rural Roads Have Highest Rate Of Fatalities Nationwide
TRIP, a national transportation research group, revealed its rural roads study today. The study reports that South Carolina's rural roads have the highest rate...
Public Reminded Not To Handle, Move Wildlife
A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out...
New Data Says SC Ranks High For “Rude Drivers”
South Carolina may be known for its southern charm, but a new survey suggests that its drivers have the worst behavior when behind the...
Goose Creek Mayor Proclaims Amateur Radio Week
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.--The City of Goose Creek has again tipped its hat to amateur radio operators in the Lowcountry.
Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation...
Deputies: Biggby Coffee Target Of Three Recent Burglaries
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is seeking your assistance in identifying a person caught on surveillance video burglarizing Biggby Coffee at 514 Saint James Ave. in Goose...
Goose Creek Mourns Passing Of Former Council Member John McCants
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.--The City of Goose Creek is mourning the loss of longtime public servant John McCants.
McCants, whose quiet, steady leadership played an integral...
BCD Council Of Governments Seeks Public Input On New Transportation Plan
BERKLELEY COUNTY, S.C.--The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is currently developing the region’s 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) – and the agency is seeking...
