The poetry contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley County Library System who provided the prizes.
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Berkeley County Residents Can Help DHEC Track West Nile Virus
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Residents in Berkeley County and throughout the state can help the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) track West Nile virus this spring and summer by submitting certain species of dead birds for lab testing. DHEC’s dead bird surveillance program allows the agency to better understand where and when there is an increase in West […]
2 Teens Killed In Sangaree Shooting Identified
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified two people killed in a shooting in Sangaree recently.
Berkeley County Students Can Apply For FBI Columbia’s Teen Academy
Credit: FBI BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The FBI Columbia field office announced recently that applications for its annual Teen Academy are now available online. Students in Berkeley County and throughout the state are encouraged to apply. This year’s course will be held July 20-21, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, located at 151 Westpark […]
Native American Culture Class Series Coming To Goose Creek Library
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) will be collaborating with the Wassamassaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, a non-profit organization, to host a new series called Native American Culture Class. The first class in the series will be gourd painting on Saturday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. at Goose Creek Library. Participants will paint a design on […]
Berkeley County Deputy Injured In Line Of Duty Recognized
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A Berkeley County deputy injured in the line of duty was recently honored by the Exchange Club of Charleston. On Feb. 24, Deputy Josh Whitmore was awarded the Blue and Gold Award, the club’s highest tribute to firefighters and law enforcement. According to the National Exchange Club, the purpose of the award is to further enhance […]
CSX Closing Multiple Railroad Crossings In Moncks Corner For Maintenance
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings this month in Moncks Corner to allow for crews to conduct routine maintenance and track repairs. Closures are anticipated to begin Monday, March 14, 2022 and be completed by Monday, March 21, 2022 in Moncks Corner. Work is also occurring in Charleston and Williamsburg Counties, with […]
Berkeley County School District Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions
Following new guidance from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the school district suspended its test to stay and quarantine protocol Tuesday.
Berkeley Animal Center Receives $50,000 PetSmart Charities Grant
Specifically, this grant money will allow the animal center to offer more adoptable animals and offsite events for the public and assist with the cost of each animal’s spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, deworming and testing.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Multiple Cars In Bonneau
BONNEAU, S.C. – A pedestrian died after being struck by several vehicles Monday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. According to Master Trooper Brian Lee, the collision happened just before 11 p.m. on U.S. Highway 52 near Lexi Lane in Bonneau. Lee said a 2008 Crown Victoria, a 2018 Hyundai Elantra and a 2020 Kia Rio were traveling […]
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