Author: The Berkeley Observer

Education

Berkeley Career Express Program Coming Up

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Career Express program will offer a combine Digital Literacy, Career Ready, ACT Soft Skills and Adult Education/General Development (GED) class for various Berkeley County Communities. The class is for unemployed or underemployed residents who are dedicated to pursuing education and career training. Each participant will receive a Chromebook, to study and work at home during their […]

Government

Filing for Goose Creek City Council, Mayoral Candidates Takes Place Jan. 18 – Feb. 2

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–It’s an election year in the City of Goose Creek. Election Day is Tuesday, April 3, when voters will elect a Mayor and three City Council members. If you’re interested in running for City Council or Mayor in 2018, here’s what you need to know. Filing to become a candidate takes place at the Berkeley County Voter Registration […]

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Berkeley County School District CFO Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement, Money Laundering & Public Corruption

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Attorney Beth Drake announced Tuesday that Brantley Thomas, 61, of Hanahan pled guilty to a total of twenty federal charges involving Embezzlement, Money Laundering and Public Corruption. Evidence provided at the guilty plea established that Thomas, as the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) CFO, was responsible for paying BCSD vendors.  When payment was due to certain […]

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Police: Woman Arrested After Attempting to Steal Mail

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A Ladson woman was taken to jail after Goose Creek police say she attempted to steal someone’s mail. Police identified the woman as Jennifer West. She was taken into custody after a resident in the Hamlets subdivision observed her attempting to steal mail and notified the Goose Creek Police Department. A patrol officer located West’s black Chevrolet Sonic as […]

Entertainment

Lecture on Battery Warren Jan. 19; Tour of Site Jan. 20

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is launching its “History in Your Backyard” series. Events begin Friday, Jan. 19, with a 5:30 p.m. lecture at Goose Creek City Hall, followed by a tour on Jan. 20 of Battery Warren located on the Santee River. The lecture is by Robert Pasquill, […]

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Coroner ID’s SCDOT Worker Who Died After Falling on Ice, Snow

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the SCDOT worker who died after slipping on the ice during last week’s snowy weather. The employee’s name is Clyde McCants, 65, of Bonneau. On Friday, January 5 at 8 a.m. is when McCants slipped and fell on the ice and snow, stated Coroner Bill Salisbury. The accident happened in the DOT […]

Education

Berkeley County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Schools and offices are operating on a 2-hour delay Monday. Students, however, attending Berkeley Middle College will return on Tuesday, BCSD officials stated. Following the holidays, school leaders are also warning students to be extra careful when bringing gifts to school to show their fellow classmates. “Because the safety and security of our students is always our first […]

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Sunday Update: Berkeley County Roads to Avoid

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Although the snow has stopped falling, many roads remain frozen with ice. Berkeley County and SCDOT treated several roads Saturday to improve driving conditions. According to authorities, they placed salt brine along Cypress Gardens Road, Highway 402, Cainhoy Road and Oakley Road. Drivers are encouraged to avoid driving but to be careful if you must drive on the […]

Berkeley County Government
Government

Berkeley County Government Offices Closed on Thursday Due to Snow

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Government offices will be closed Thursday, January 4 due to hazardous road conditions caused by Wednesday’s freezing rain and snow. Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department will move to OPCON level 3 at 3 p.m. Wednesday. This level shows full or partial activation of Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center. The citizen call center is open from 7 […]