BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man found dead near College Park Road in Summerville on Sept. 29, 2023. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the deceased possibly frequented the area and the Red Oak Circle neighborhood in Summerville. He’s described as a white male, 45-70 years of age, grey hair, […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Red Cross Assisting St. Stephen Family After House Fire
ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Harristown Rd in Saint Stephen, was damaged by a fire Tuesday evening. The Red Cross is helping two people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much needed resources. During October’s Fire Prevention Week, the […]
Woman Found Shot To Death In Summerville Hotel: Berkeley County Coroner
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified a woman Tuesday found shot to death inside a Summerville hotel.
Berkeley County Magistrate Judge Suspended For Not Showing Up To Work
In a court order written by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty, Ava E. Bryant has failed to report for duty at Berkeley County magistrate court for at least 29 days within the last six months.
Deadline To Register To Vote In Berkeley County Fast Approaching
This election cycle, there will be no countywide offices of Berkeley County on the November ballot. However, there will be municipal elections.
Santee Cooper Earns Award for Keeping SC Beautiful
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Santee Cooper recently received the 2023 Lower Region Group Leadership Award from the South Carolina Litter Control Association and Palmetto Pride/Keep SC Beautiful. The award recognizes Santee Cooper for its partnership with Keep Conway Beautiful and its commitment to helping with monthly cleanups for the organization. “Our team strives to not only be a part of the […]
Central Berkeley Fire & EMS Awarded $2.1M FEMA Grant To Hire 9 Firefighters
The department will receive $2,146,931 from FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant over a three-year period.
Cypress Gardens To Host Halloween in the Swamp Oct. 19-21
Tickets for the event will go on sale Sunday, Oct. 1. All tickets will be pre-sold. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
BCSO To Host Community Outreach Forum In Hanahan
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office will host its community outreach forum on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Bowen’s Corner Elementary.
Driver Killed After Striking Tree With Truck in Berkeley County: SCHP
A driver died early Friday morning after striking a tree in Berkeley County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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