Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Berkeley County School District Expands Adult Education Offerings

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – As the Lowcountry continues to experience growth, Berkeley County School District’s adult education program grows with it. To meet the needs of the local workforce, BCSD is now offering adult education classes five days a week (previously three). In addition, the program is now offering night classes on four nights each week (previously two). Classes are […]

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Sign Up For A Berkeley County Library Card For A Chance To Win A Prize

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – This September, Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, teachers and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Prize drawings will be for children, teens and adults.  Throughout the month, […]

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St. Stephen Shooting Victim Identified By Coroner, 1 Person Arrested

ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of Monday night’s fatal shooting in St. Stephen. According to Coroner George Oliver, he is 37-year-old Sherwood Johnson. The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. on 103 Gourdin Street. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene, Oliver said. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday. The Berkeley […]

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Moncks Corner Honors The 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Airport Attack

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The country continues to mourn the loss of the 13 service members killed during a suicide bombing attack at the airport in Kabul Afghanistan on Thursday, Aug. 26. To honor the 11 Marines, one U.S. Navy sailor and U.S. Army soldier, Moncks Corner has lined both sides of Main Street with 13 American flags. “God Bless […]