Author: The Berkeley Observer

Entertainment

St. Stephen Library hosting ‘The Polar Express’ Movie Event

ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), will host The Polar Express Movie Event on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Library, located at 113 Ravenell Drive, St. Stephen.  Parents are encouraged to dress their children in pajamas and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while viewing the movie.    “Please […]

Business

Nexton Honored With 2023 Multi-Housing News Excellence Award

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, received a Gold Multi-Housing News (MHN) Excellence Award in the category, “Best Development and Design: Mixed-Use,” at MHN’s 17th Annual Celebration. The event was held on Nov. 30 in New York City. “We are honored to receive this recognition and proud of our community’s commitment to […]

Education

Berkeley Preparatory Academy Earns 4 Statewide Awards

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley Preparatory Academy earned four different awards in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2022-2023 school year at the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Academic Showcase on Friday, Nov. 3. Berkeley Preparatory’s Middle School earned a variety of awards, both from the Institute and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). From the Institute, the […]

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Pedestrian Killed On Hwy. 52 In Moncks Corner: Police

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Moncks Corner Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle. Police said the crash happened Monday on Hwy. 52 and Nelson Ferry Road around 1:15 p.m. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian stepped out into the lane of travel from the median and was struck by the vehicle.  EMS […]