Author: The Berkeley Observer

Business

‘Celebrate The Season’ Raises More Than $107K For Berkeley County Community

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Local charities received more than $107,000 thanks to the generosity of those who visited the 2022 Celebrate The Season’s Holiday Lights Driving Tour, according to Santee Cooper. Since the event began in 2011, it has helped raise nearly $1.2 million. During the 12th annual event, almost 9,000 vehicles traveled the mile-long drive from Santee Cooper headquarters […]

Business

New Bojangles Opens Near Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – A new Bojangles is now serving up its famous southern-style chicken near Foxbank Plantation. This is the restaurant chain’s second location in the Moncks Corner area. Bojangles is leasing the 2,858 square-foot, free-standing restaurant complete with a drive-thru and seating for up to 20 people from Columbia-based Cypress Development. “Congratulations to Bojangles on opening this newest […]

Health

Roper To Provide Free High School Sports Physicals In Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Teams of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers are volunteering their time and skills to help hundreds of public and private high school athletes from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is supporting local high school sports by hosting 16 free sports health clinics at high schools around the […]

Business

Swamp Fox Insurance Agency Opens Third Location in Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Swamp Fox Insurance Agency celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Moncks Corner with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. Moncks Corner Mayor Michael Lockliear and Mayor Pro-Tem David Dennis were both on hand for the occasion. According to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Swamp Fox Insurance Agency was established in 1986 in Moncks Corner and […]

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Berkeley County Seeks Public Feedback On Local Housing, Development Needs

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on its PY2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which addresses local housing and community development needs. The public may comment on the Annual Action Plan draft now through Saturday, May 13. According to county officials, the annual action plan provides a summary of the actions, activities, and funding resources the county […]

Entertainment

Cookin’ In The Creek Planned For This Saturday

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Food trucks from around the Lowcountry will be at Goose Creek city hall showcasing the best items on their menus this Saturday. Along with their most popular menu items each vendor will compete in our first-ever wing contest, according to city officials. Attendees will be given two tickets at the ticket booth near the stage to […]

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Drop-In at the Goose Creek Library for Tech Help April 26

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites adults to participate in Drop-In Tech Help on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Goose Creek Library, located at 325 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek by dropping by during the allotted time for technical assistance.  “Do you need help navigating the internet, email […]