BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A woman involved in a crash Friday night has died, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said Anna Sampson, 77, of Summerville died Saturday just before 9 p.m. at a local hospital. The crash happened Friday on Jedburg Road in Summerville. Sampson was driving a 2003 GMC Yukon at the time of […]

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified a pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle over the weekend.

After a multi-day search, Charles Britt Jr. was arrested. He was arrested on Monday, January 29 at approximately 2 a.m.

Berkeley County deputies are looking for 24-year-old Charles Edward Britt, Jr., of Tea Rose Lane in St. Stephen.

A portion of Hwy. 176 near Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital temporarily closed due to a gas leak has reopened, according to Berkeley County officials.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting input from the traveling public on proposed improvements to the Black Tom Road and Hwy. 176 intersection in Berkeley County. According to the SCDOT, the project’s goal is to address operations, safety, and the functionality of the intersection, improve traffic flow, and to reduce congestion.  The proposed improvements […]

Kareem Kashif Jefferson, 34, of Moncks Corner, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after being convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms and for possession with intent to distribute drugs.

The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. 

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – There are many adorable pups and kitties at Berkeley Animal Center in desperate need of forever homes. Each week, The Berkeley Observer highlights some of those pets that would love for you to give them a family to call their own. Space at the shelter in Moncks Corner is often at max capacity. When you adopt […]