ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released more details about a fatal car crash that occurred in St. Stephen over the weekend. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the victim was a 7-month-old baby from Cross. According to Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:46 a.m. on State Hwy. 35 […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
4-Year-Old Berkeley County Child Drowns In Pond: Coroner
A child drowned in a pond over the weekend in Berkeley County, the coroner’s office announced Monday.
Hanahan Police Dept. Awarded $200K In State Grants
HANAHAN, S.C. – The Hanahan Police Department was recently awarded several grants from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs. “We are happy to report that they have been awarded three grants thus far, saving Hanahan’s taxpayers a total of $203,817,” city officials announced via social media. The police department received a coronavirus […]
Cane Bay Library To Host Fun Painting Activities Starting June 15
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System is hosting a Paint It! activity on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will continue once a month at Cane Bay Library, located at 1655 Cane Bay Blvd. in Summerville. Anyone who is interested in taking part can register at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/event/9962109 or call 843-719-4796. 📣 Stay […]
Man Runs From Deputies, 3 Stolen Guns Recovered: BCSO
A man with a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt is facing more charges after running from deputies with three stolen guns, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Goose Creek Public Pool Now Open Through Labor Day Weekend
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Looking to cool off this summer? The city pool in Crowfield is now open through Labor Day weekend, Goose Creek officials announced. Residents and non-residents can go for a splash in the pool, which is at 300 Hamlet Circle in Goose Creek. The city pool is open every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. There […]
Hanahan FD’s Quick Response Prevents Dumpster Fire Jumping To Building
HANAHAN, S.C. – The Hanahan Fire Department’s quick response to a large dumpster fire this week prevented it from getting out of hand and spreading to a nearby industrial building. According to HFD, firefighters responded to 939 Commerce Circle on Tuesday shortly after 4:30 p.m. Crews said they arrived to find a large commercial dumpster on fire up against the […]
New HR Chief Officer To Focus On Teacher Recruitment, Retention: BCSD
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County School District announced this week it has hired a new chief officer of human resources. Recruitment and retention will be Aimee Fulmer’s immediate focus, according to the school district. “We cannot continue to ignore this impact on our students when we cannot recruit and retain our current teaching staff,” Fulmer said. “…I look […]
Berkeley County Residents Encouraged To Take Hurricane Evacuation Survey
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – With hurricane season underway, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division encourages Berkeley County residents to take its hurricane evacuation survey. “With your input, this study will guide how the state plans for and responds to hurricanes in South Carolina. Previous studies helped develop the state’s evacuation zones, refine planning timelines, and determine the best ways to […]
‘Therapeutic Thursdays’ Coming To Central Creek Park In Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Keeping with its theme as an all-inclusive park, Goose Creek city officials announced Wednesday the launch of Therapeutic Thursdays at Central Creek Park. “We could not be more excited,” Goose Creek’s recreation department posted to Facebook. Starting June 15 through Nov. 16, the park will give people in the special needs community a chance to enjoy […]
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