Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Henry Brown Boulevard Lane, Shoulder Closures In Effect Through Jan. 16

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Drivers can expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures now until Sunday, Jan. 16, along various parts of Henry Brown Boulevard, between the intersection of Liberty Hall Road and Hwy. 52 and along Old Mt. Holly Road, between Hwy. 52 and Old Moncks Corner Road. During this time period, construction is expected to begin in the area. […]

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Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital Newborns To Receive ‘My 1st Library Card’

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Library System and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital have teamed up to bring early literacy to parents with a variety of items, including a ‘My 1st Library Card’ for babies born at Roper St. Francis Healthcare Berkeley Hospital. BCLS wishes to increase awareness of early literacy, library resources, and services by providing a […]

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Berkeley County Residents: Refrain from Visiting ERs For COVID-19 Tests, SCDHEC Says

More than 14,500 South Carolinians have died due to COVID-19, however, most individuals who contract COVID-19 experience minor illness and do not need to visit an emergency department or a doctor’s office, state health officials said. (FILE PHOTO) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – As COVID-19 cases reach record levels in South Carolina, hospitals and doctors’ offices in Berkeley County and the […]

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Berkeley County Announces 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County recently announced the availability of applications for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Applications became available Saturday, January 1, 2022. This year, funds will cover projects that improve access to public facilities and reduce slum and blight in residential areas. Berkeley County receives CDBG funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing […]