Author: The Berkeley Observer

Entertainment

Early-Bird Registration Underway For 9/11 Heroes Run

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–Organizers are gearing up for the sixth annual ‘9/11 Heroes Run’ on Daniel Island. The 5K event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th. Race proceeds will be used to directly support the Travis Manion Foundation’s mission to empower our nation’s veterans and families of our fallen heroes to develop character in future generations in order to strengthen communities. […]

Business

Berkeley County Water Rate Increase Effective August 15th

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 15% water rate increase starting August 15, 2017. With the increase, the average customer using 3,000 gallons will see an increase of $1.62 on their monthly bill. This is the first water rate increase BCWS customers have seen since 2008. Sewer rates will not be impacted. BCWS […]

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Deputies: Meth, Guns, Stolen Vehicles Found At Huger State Park

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Bonneau couple is a facing multiple charges after deputies say they were in possession of two stolen vehicles. Shortly before midnight Sunday evening, a reserve deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the boat landing area of Huger State Park when he observed a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Parked next to it was […]

Education

Timothy McDowell Named Principal Of Cane Bay High School

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Timothy McDowell has been named the new principal of Cane Bay High School. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on Monday, July 17. McDowell will begin his new assignment Tuesday, July 18 to prepare for the upcoming school year. “I could not be more excited to be the new principal of Cane Bay […]

Education

BCSD Mourns The Passing Of Longtime Education Advocate Frances Brewer

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders and educators are saddened to learn of the recent passing of former District 2 school board member Frances Brewer of Goose Creek. Brewer was first elected to the Board in 1990 and dedicated 16 years of service to the BCSD. “Ms. Brewer was a legendary leader and will surely be missed by […]

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Prisoner Who Escaped Hospital Back In Custody

UPDATE: As of 3:52 a.m., deputies confirm Mariel A. Watson is back in custody. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Several law enforcement agencies are trying to locate a prisoner who managed to escape the hospital where he was recently receiving treatment. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has been assisting the Goose Creek Police Department since Friday afternoon with guarding an arrestee of theirs who […]

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Berkeley County Murder Suspect & Victim Identified

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect wanted for the murder of a man found shot to death Wednesday. On the afternoon of July 12, 2017 members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3068 Old Highway 52 in the Strawberry area of Berkeley County in reference to a report of a person being shot […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Homicide

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Deputies are currently investigating a fatal shooting. At 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, deputies say they responded to a report of a person being shot at an address in the 3000 block of Old Highway 52 in the Strawberry area of Berkeley County. Upon arrival, deputies say they observed a male subject who was was deceased with a […]

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Viewing For Battalion Chief Keith Smith Announced

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The viewing for Moncks Corner Rural Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Smith will be held Thursday, July 13th at the First Christian Church, located at 1504 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner from 5:00–7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 14th, at First Christian Church located at 1504 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. The service will […]