BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A Berkeley County firefighter was transported to a local hospital after suffering heat exhaustion symptoms following a house fire in the Cane Bay community in Summerville. According to Central Berkeley Fire & EMS, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200-block of Lucca Drive shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Crews arrived on scene and […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Free HIV Testing, At-Home Kits Available To Berkeley County Residents
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering free HIV and STD testing to Berkeley County residents in recognition of National HIV Testing Day, which is June 27. The screenings are also available to residents statewide. “Most people in the early stages of HIV infection have no symptoms, which makes routine testing a […]
Elderly Man Killed In Triple Shooting ID’d: Berkeley County Coroner
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim fatally shot this week in Moncks Corner. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was contacted Tuesday at 6:47 p.m. after three people were shot on Taurus Lane in Moncks Corner. One victim, Walter White, was pronounced deceased on the scene from the injuries sustained in the shooting. […]
Man Dies After ATV Strikes Deer: Berkeley County Coroner
The victim, Thomas C. Henderson, was pronounced deceased on June 14th, 2023, from the injuries sustained in that accident, the coroner said.
Berkeley County Mugshots: June 20 Arrests
Berkeley County mugshots include people who were arrested June 20, 2023 by police officers and sheriff’s deputies who work throughout the county.
Goose Creek To Host ‘Fabulous Fourth In The Creek’
Goose Creek’s annual ‘Fabulous Fourth in the Creek’ and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday, July 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2 People Injured, 1 Dead Following Shooting in Berkeley County: Sheriff
According to deputies, the shooting occurred on Taurus Lane, off of Hard Pinch Road, in Moncks Corner.
Mt. Pleasant Man Killed In I-526 Crash ID’d: Berkeley County Coroner
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the person killed in a crash that occurred on the interstate Monday night.
Eagle Landing Playground In Hanahan To Close For Upgrades
HANAHAN, S.C. – The Roma Road playground in Eagle Landing will be closed from Thursday, June 22, until Monday, July 3, for the installation of new playground equipment – weather permitting. According to Hanahan officials, the new playground will feature inclusive play equipment, such as a duo seesaw and a whirl-around. The duo seesaw features seat backs and handles for […]
Santee Cooper Board Approves Rate Study
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Eight years after its last such review, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved Tuesday a comprehensive study of its electric rates to address a projected revenue shortfall beginning in 2025. The study is expected to take approximately a year and will include rate needs for residential, commercial, industrial, lighting and municipal customers, according to Santee […]
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