The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Berkeley County Deputies Net 123 Tickets in Labor Day Crackdown
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office issued more than 120 citations and made five arrests for driving under the influence during a Labor Day weekend traffic enforcement operation.
18 Dogs Abandoned Near Busy Goose Creek Intersection
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Authorities are investigating after 18 small dogs were abandoned near a heavily traveled Goose Creek intersection earlier this week, leaving...
Berkeley High Adds Free Wi-Fi to Athletic Fields Ahead of Football...
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Fans at Berkeley High School athletic events will now be able to stay connected, thanks to the launch of SmartTown...
Berkeley County Chase Ends in Crash, Death, and Arrest
A late-night police chase in Berkeley County ended in tragedy when a fleeing suspect slammed into another vehicle, killing one person and leaving another seriously hurt, officials said.
Berkeley County Player Wins $500K on Lottery Ticket
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - — A Berkeley County man with what his wife calls a “knack for winning” has claimed a $500,000 lottery prize...
Man Busted After Live-Streaming 100-MPH Chase with Berkeley County Deputies
A man is behind bars after deputies say he filmed himself on Facebook while leading them on a 100-mph chase through Berkeley County.
Wassamasaw Tribe Unveils Historical Marker in Goose Creek
The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians unveiled its third historical marker on August 2, honoring the legacy of the Etiwan people in the region.
77‑Year‑Old Goose Creek Man Faces 74 Charges After Dog‑Seizure Investigation
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - A Goose Creek man is facing dozens of animal‑cruelty and state health‑violation charges after Berkeley County deputies seized more than...
Berkeley County Deputies Take a Break from ‘On Patrol: Live’
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is stepping away from REELZ’s hit law enforcement show 'On Patrol: Live' but may return in the fall.
Drunk Driver Smashes Deputy’s Car During Moncks Corner Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on South Live Oak Drive nearly turned deadly over the
weekend when a second drunk driver crashed into a marked patrol vehicle as deputies were completing the arrest of
another impaired driver.
