The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Berkeley County Coroner George Oliver To Retire After Term Ends
Berkeley County Coroner George Oliver announced Monday his plans to retire after his term in office ends Dec. 31, 2022.
Berkeley County’s ‘Most Wanted’ Arrested In CO For Fatal Shooting
DemarRayel Ravenell, 21, of Seaboard Road in St. Stephen, was arrested in Colorado on Monday evening.
Wreaths Across America’s ‘Museum on Wheels’ Coming to Summerville
Wreaths Across America will brings its mobile education exhibit to Summerville on Feb. 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santee Cooper Launches New Customer Rewards Program
Customers can earn bill credits for helping Santee Cooper reduce electricity use during periods of high electric demand or during times when system resources are constrained.
Comcast Announces Expansion To Moncks Corner
According to the company, the expansion will also provide access to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest and most successful broadband adoption initiative for low-income families in Berkeley County.
HGTV Series To Feature Berkeley County Homes Feb. 28
HGTV’s popular "Rock the Block" series, featuring Berkeley County’s Nexton community, is set to air at 9 p.m. Feb. 28 on HGTV and Discovery+.
Private Investor Buys Wendy’s Property In Goose Creek For $2.2 Million
The property has an absolute triple-net lease with its tenant, meaning Wendy’s is 100 percent responsible
for all expenses, including building structure repairs, for the next 17.5 years.
CSX Closing Multiple Railroad Crossings in Berkeley County For Maintenance
CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings in Berkeley County beginning Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.
Berkeley County Library System Offering Free Take-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
The Berkeley County Library System is offering FREE COVID-19 Rapid (Antigen) or Saliva (PCR) Test Kits provided SCDHEC.
‘Moderate Snow’ To Move Through Northern Berkeley County
A band of moderate to locally heavy snow extending from southeast of Manning to Saint Stephen will move across northern Berkeley County through 8:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
