On the night after two police officers were shot in Ferguson, Mo., video posted to social media showed protesters persisting in their calls for justice and peace.
Author: The Berkeley Observer
VIDEO: Cyclone Pam bears down on Pacific island nations
A powerful cyclone hit the Pacific islands of Vanuatu, Kiribati and Tuvalu, destroying some homes and causing extensive damage. The Category 5 cyclone had average wind speeds of 155 mph to 167 mph, with gusts up to 211 mph, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Anytime Fitness To Open New Club In Crowfield Village Shopping Center
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Working out is about to get a lot easier. No more excuses about an inconvenient gym location or limited hours. Anytime Fitness is coming to Goose Creek. Anytime Fitness franchisee Sean Shafiq confirmed that he has signed a lease for a 5,600 square-foot space and plans to build a gym in Crowfield Village shopping center. Construction will start […]
More Than 80 People Remember The 220th Aniversary Of Francis Marion’s Death
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Over 80 people attended the Francis Marion Memorial Service on Friday Feb. 27, 2015. Four organizations presented wreaths. There were 3 DAR chapters: General Marion’s Brigade of Moncks Corner, Margaret Gregg Gordon of Kingstree and Rebecca Pickens of Dillon, SC. The Marion Marauders Society, SCARNG of Mt. Pleasant also presented a wreath. The Belle Isle Garden Club decorated […]
Sheriff Candidate Marty Housand Proposes And Signs Clean Campaign Pledge
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Marty Housand, a veteran law enforcement officer and currently a Republican candidate for Berkeley County sheriff announced that he is proposing a clean campaign pledge and is calling on all of the candidates to sign it. “Voters are tired of politics as usual. The circumstances surrounding the way our last sheriff left office was […]
Berkeley Co. School District Conducts Poll For Class Make Up Day
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday, the Berkeley Co. School District cancelled classes as a precautionary measure under the advisement of the National Weather Service and the Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center. Due to the cancellation of school, the Berkeley County School District must make up the school day. There are two remaining dates allocated as inclement weather make up days: Friday, […]
Former S.C. Trooper Marty Housand Announces Run For Sheriff
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–At noon standing in front of his Family’s hardware store, Central True Value Hardware, Marty Housand formally announced his campaign today to become the next Berkeley County Sheriff. Housand is a veteran law enforcement officer having spent more than two decades on duty with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and as the former Police Chief […]
Thirty Year Active Lawman Dan Isgett Files For Berkeley County Sheriff
VIA PRESS RELEASE: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dan Isgett filed to run for the Republican nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff. This is to fill the term that was opened up when Wayne DeWitt resigned as Sheriff. The election will take place on April 21. “The people of Berkeley county deserve the best protection possible and the peace of mind that comes with […]
BCSO: Five Arrested And Nine Burglary Cases Cleared
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office simultaneously executed four search warrants in the Goose Creek and Summerville areas Thursday resulting in the recovery of approximately $20,000 in stolen property, including two firearms. According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies with the Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Selective Enforcement Team executed the warrants on two residences, […]
Law Enforcement Veteran Duane Lewis Announces Sheriff Candidacy
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Duane Lewis of Moncks Corner announced his candidacy for Berkeley County Sheriff today. “I plan to restore the public trust and confidence in the sheriff’s office,” Lewis said, “by promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and a culture of community service.” Lewis added that his three decades of law enforcement work, community ties, and 10 years of executive command experience […]
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