Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Deputies: Suspects Caught on Camera Rummaging Through Cars

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office are on the look out for several suspects caught on camera snooping around cars in the Hunter’s Bend neighborhood. Authorities say that in the early morning hours of June 14th, three suspects walked the Ladson neighborhood, testing car door handles and taking it upon themselves to rummage through unlocked cars and […]

Business

Volvo Debuts New S60 Sports Sedan in Berkeley County, First Volvo Car Made in USA

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Thursday, Volvo Cars revealed its new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant located in Berkeley County is officially inaugurated today. The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, officials stated. The new S60 is the very first Volvo […]

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Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement to Spray Southern Region June 20th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement will be spraying, by aircraft, in the southern region of Berkeley County on Wednesday, June 20, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9 a.m. The aerial application will be made to Thomas Island, Daniel Island, the dredge disposal sites along Clouter Creek, and areas adjacent to Clements Ferry Road up to and including […]

Entertainment

Bonneau Peanut Festival Accepting Food & Craft Vendor Applications, Parade Entries

BONNEAU, S.C.–The Town of Bonneau is gearing up for its annual peanut festival. The popular two-day event will run from October 19th-20th at Bonneau Town Park located right off Highway 52 and will include live music, carnival rides, yummy food and more. The event is family friendly and will include, of course, plenty of boiled peanuts! The fun kicks off […]

Business

Gas Prices Trend Cheaper, but Increases are Likely Looming

On the week, the national gas price average is two cents cheaper at $2.90, according to AAA Carolinas. Today’s national average is only one cent more expensive than a month ago, but 60 cents more expensive than a year ago. Nationwide, 44 states have less expensive or steady gas price averages compared to last Monday. However, the cheaper trend may […]

Entertainment

Delayed by Cold Winter, Shrimp Season Finally Opens

South Carolinians can breathe a sigh of relief: fresh, locally caught shrimp could soon be returning to coastal docks. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, commercial shrimp trawling will open in all legal South Carolina waters. Georgia state waters will open at the same time. The season opening comes about a month later than average, after a cold […]

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Railroad Crossing at Red Bank Road & Highway 52 to Temporarily Close June 25th

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–CSX Railroad recently announced that the railroad crossing at Red Bank Road and Highway 52 will be closed from June 25 to 29 in order to replace a portion of the railroad tracks. Motorists must use detour routes during this time. The intersection at U.S. Highway 52 and U.S. 176 in Goose Creek is scheduled from 6 a.m. […]

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Hanahan Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

HANAHAN, S.C.–United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon recently announced that Justin Michael Hannah, 38, of Hanahan, South Carolina has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charleston, to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel of Charleston accepted the guilty plea and will […]

Government

Mayor Officially Opens New Water Tank in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib officially opened the City of Goose Creek’s new, 1.5 million gallon water tank on Thurgood Road on June 14. The tank will help the City’s water system continue to work efficiently – delivering high quality drinking water, aiding in fire protection, and bolstering economic development.   At the ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, Mayor Habib (center) is […]

Education

Hanahan’s Dawn Smith Named Principal of Berkeley Middle College High School

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Board of Education confirmed Dr. Dawn Smith, current Assistant Principal for Athletics at Hanahan High, as the new principal of Berkeley Middle College (BMC) at their meeting Tuesday evening. Smith will begin her new assignment immediately to prepare for the upcoming school year. BMC Principal Claire Freeman retired at the conclusion of […]