Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Moncks Corner Man Charged With Military Desertion

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Moncks Corner man faces jail time after authorities say he deserted the army 15 years ago. Berkeley County Sheriffs Office detectives and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force have arrested Jerry Dale Hurd. Hurd, 33, of Silver Oak River, Moncks Corner was arrested for the charge of Military Desertion. A warrant was issued by the United States […]

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Red Cross Assists Moncks Corner Family After House Fire

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Gillians Lane in Moncks Corner, was damaged by a fire Monday night.   The Moncks Corner Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping three adults and one child by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items.

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Deputies Arrest Man Wanted For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday night, deputies arrested a man they say is responsible for a recent home invasion. Willie Krumpton Jr. is facing burglary, kidnapping and armed robbery charges. On July 23rd, deputies responded to the 1700 block of Black Tom Road in unincorporated Moncks Corner regarding a residential burglary that was in progress. It was reported that there was possibly […]

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Deputies: Woman Arrested In Subway Robbery Tried To Also Rob McDonald’s

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office,  the woman charged in the armed robbery of a Goose Creek Subway Wednesday attempted to rob a McDonald’s in Ladson the very next day. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 20th, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at the McDonald’s […]

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Red Bank Road To Temporarily Close August 6th-7th

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Weapons Station is scheduled to conduct an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise Jul. 31-Aug. 11, 2017. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, Red Bank Road will be temporarily closed to ALL non-Department of Defense identification card holders. Individuals with a DOD or other approved ID for entry, or those sponsored by a military member, will be allowed […]

Education

Berkeley County School Board Names 3 Finalists For Superintendent

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustees has named three finalists in its search for the Superintendent. Working with Parker Harding and Associates, LCC search consultants, the Board selected six candidates to interview and narrowed the field to three finalists. The three finalists are Dr. Daniel V. Brigman of Decatur, Alabama; Dr. Wanda Creel of Gainesville, […]

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Police Looking For Female Suspect In Subway Armed Robbery

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police need the public’s help locating a woman accused of robbing a local Subway restaurant. On Wednesday evening at 7:03 p.m. GCPD officers say they were dispatched to the Subway restaurant at 650 College Park Rd. in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect was reported to have been a white female wearing a blue t-shirt, […]

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Goose Creek Police Seek Info On Fatal Highway 17A Wreck

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek police traffic investigators are requesting anyone with information that might assist in the investigation of the July 17th traffic fatality (US 17-A @ 1st Ave.) to contact them. At about 9:35 p.m. a vehicle traveling north on US 17-A left the roadway and struck a telephone pole just outside the city limits then came to rest […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Responds To 2 Fatalities In Less Than 24 Hours

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On July 16, at 9:40 p.m., 38-year-old  Joseph Wamer of St. George was traveling north on Highway 17-A near 2423 N Main Street in Summerville when he struck a power pole. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that he came back on the roadway and stopped in the median. He then exited his vehicle and was struck by […]