The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
SCDHEC Reports First Death from Vaping-Associated Respiratory Disease
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death associated with an individual recently diagnosed with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI).
Moncks Corner Organ Donor To Be Honored In The 2020 Rose...
A Moncks Corner organ donor will be honored in January during one of the most widely watched parades in the country for giving the gift of life.
Goose Creek Rural Fire Dept. Receives $552K FEMA Grant for Volunteer...
The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department was recently awarded a $552,258.29 FEMA grant for volunteer recruitment and retention, according to Berkeley County officials.
Santee Cooper Opposes Dominion’s Effort to Delay Trial
Santee Cooper opposes what it calls "tactics" by Dominion Energy to remove the Cook case from state to federal court.
SCHP Graduation: 40 New State Troopers Join the Agency
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held graduation ceremonies Friday for 40 SC Highway Patrol troopers from Basic Classes 110 and 111.
Berkeley County Deputies Want to Question Man for Halloween Burglary in...
Do you recognize the man pictured above? The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify him in reference to a burglary.
Google To Become Largest Corporate Buyer of Renewable Energy in South...
Google announced a collaboration with Central Electric Power Coop that will result in the construction of a new solar farm. Google operates a $2.4 billion data center in Berkeley County.
Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour Begins Nov. 29...
Celebrate The Season is back for its 9th year and is ready to spread holiday cheer.
Thanksgiving Traffic: A Record 2.9 Million Carolinians Will Travel 50+ Miles,...
AAA Carolinas predicts that a record 2.9 million Carolinians will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, with 1.54 million North Carolinians and 750,000 South Carolinians traveling.
Hanahan Public Hearing Planned for Dec. 11
On Dec. 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Debbie Lewis Municipal Chambers (1255 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410), the City of Hanahan will hold a public hearing to solicit public input on the City’s application to apply for CDBG funds from Berkeley County
