BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division have arrested a Hanahan man in connection with threats made against a circuit court judge and an attorney. Darrell Edwards, 50, has been charged with threatening life, person or family of a public official. According to the arrest warrant, On February 10, 2018, a Tyrone Bennett met with Edwards. During the […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Additional Charges Filed Against St. Stephen Man Charged with Shooting Deputy
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division have filed additional charges against a St. Stephen man who was wounded in a March 2nd confrontation with deputies of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in which one deputy was shot and wounded. Calvin Lorenzo Middleton, III, 36, has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the […]
Suspects in Custody Following Deputy-Involved Shooting
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two suspects are now in custody following a deputy-involved shooting Thursday morning. Deputies first arrested Ricky DeWayne Johnson, 32, after they say he shot at deputies around 2 a.m. Thursday, according to BCSO spokesman Mike Cochran. The good news is no deputy was injured during the shooting, however, the same can’t be said for Johnson. “The subject has been shot,” stated Chief Mike Cochran. “No further […]
Bonneau Man Accused of Stealing $60K of Equipment from BCSD Arrested
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A man accused of stealing $60,000 of equipment from the Berkeley County School District has been captured following a chase, according to Berkeley County deputies. Mark Eugene Weissmann, 27, of Bonneau has been charged in connection with the crime. Weissmann was currently released from jail in January of this year on bond for Burglary 2nd Degree and Receiving […]
Goose Creek Dalmatian Dies at the Surprising Age of 20-Years-Old
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Losing a pet is never easy, especially, when they’ve been right by your side for practically half of your life. One Goose Creek man, Tom Campbell, knows this first hand. In 1998, he was just 27-years-old when he purchased his very first dog from a breeder. Although he was the runt of the litter, Scootie would go on […]
BCSD Recognized as Only School District in Carolinas to be “Common Sense Media” Certified
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–There’s definitely a level of common sense required when it comes to utilizing technology and digital platforms. That need is why Common Sense Media was formed – to help children, parents and teachers make smart digital media choices. Common Sense Media Education is about helping families when children are now spending more than 50 hours per week on […]
Goose Creek Robotics Team Headed to World Championship
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek High School’s VEX Robotics Team accomplished something this past weekend that no other robotics team in the Lowcountry can say. Team members will be competing in the VEX World Championship after taking second place at a 50-team state championship. The Binary Botz, consisting of Sean Odgers (captain), Sergio Bugarin, Mario Flores, Alan Never and Devin Lawson […]
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Northwoods Mall
Spring is in the air, and that means the Easter Bunny is making his way down the bunny trail! Starting Saturday, March 10th, kids and adults of all ages will find the Easter Bunny settled in his garden at Northwoods Mall, ready for visits, pictures and seasonal fun. Visitors also receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet with retailer coupons you’ll want […]
Goose Creek UPS Delivery Man Celebrated for 25 Years of Safe Driving
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.– UPS announced this week that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,582 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. One of those drivers, Norman Davis, happens to be from Goose Creek. South Carolina boasts 199 Circle of Honor […]
Local Family Opens First Firehouse Subs in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Firehouse Subs celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Moncks Corner at 469 U.S. Highway 52 on Monday, March 5, under the ownership of local entrepreneur, BJ Paquin, along his wife Kayla Paquin, and his parents Mary and Bryan Paquin. Firehouse Subs serves premium meats and cheeses steamed and piled high on a toasted sub roll, served “Fully Involved®” with fresh produce and condiments. […]
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