The Berkeley Observer
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10th Annual Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk Happening Nov. 18-19
It’s time to exercise some family-friendly fun at the 2022 Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19.
Man Aboard Cargo Ship Struck In Chest With Rope Dies: Berkeley...
The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a man who died while recently working aboard a cargo ship on the Cooper River.
BCSD Announces Plans For New K-8 In Nexton
At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Berkeley County Board of Education, officials announced an agreement with Brookfield Properties that will bring a new K-8 school to the Nexton area in Berkeley County.
Santee Cooper Seeks Input On Grant Program
Santee Cooper will host a public input meeting on Nov. 7, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. to provide an opportunity for all who are interested to ask questions and offer input on the program design.
Santee Cooper Board Advances Greener Plan
Santee Cooper Board of Directors discussed plans Monday for a new natural gas unit to partially replace retiring coal units, help integrate more renewable power and meet expected customer load growth.
SC Dept. of Education Releases School Report Cards: See How BCSD...
The SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released the 2022 School Report Cards this week, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019.
Ex-BCSO Sheriff Refused Sobriety Test, Denied Being Intoxicated: GCPD
Prior to his arrest Tuesday, former Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne "Henry" DeWitt, 71, of Goose Creek refused a sobriety test and denied being intoxicated, according to the Goose Creek Police Department.
Have A Mosquito Problem? Berkeley County Wants To Know
County officials said the team is out and about working hard to spray all requested areas, as weather permits.
Berkeley County Working To Secure Disaster Recovery Funding For Ian Damage
County emergency management Berkeley County officials are in the process of requesting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies.
Pedestrian Walking Across U.S. Hwy. 17A Fatally Struck By Car: SCHP
A pedestrian attempting to walk across a highway in Berkeley County died Thursday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
