CAINHOY, S.C.—According to Chief Steve Goodwin with the Cainhoy Fire Department, firefighters responded to the BP/Amoco Plant located off of Cainhoy Road for a reported structure fire on Saturday around 2 p.m. When they arrived, Goodwin says they found a large, three story building with heavy smoke and fire showing. Charleston County units were immediately called in to assist with […]
Author: Nikki Gaskins Campbell
Golf tournament planned for firefighter battling cancer
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Goose Creek firefighters are banding together to help one of their own in a tough battle against stage four cancer. “Steve is a selfless caring person. He gives of himself more than anyone I know and expects nothing in return,” stated Captain Warren Adair, one of the organizers of the event. “His family and friends always come first. […]
One person shot during traffic stop on College Park Rd.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Ford Fusion on College Park Road in Ladson. Moon stated that during the time of the stop, a shooting occurred inside the stopped vehicle. The deputy was not involved in the shooting incident. A […]
Editorial: As one of the biggest murder trials for Berkeley Co. approaches, let’s hope for justice
For once, I am doing my very first editorial for The Berkeley Observer. From politics to religion, I’ve always kept my thoughts pretty private as a journalist. And for those who know me, that’s painstakingly difficult to do. (Seriously, it is!) God knows I have an opinion on just about everything. But in news, we report the facts—not opinions. And […]
SC Chamber of Commerce endorses Gov. Nikki Haley
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, has announced its endorsement of Governor Nikki Haley. Business leaders joined Governor Haley in four areas of the state (Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Columbia) to announce the endorsement Thursday. “A product of a small business herself, Governor Nikki Haley understands what it means to run a business […]
Twenty-six cases of insurance fraud investigated in Berkeley Co. last year
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the release of South Carolina’s 2013 Insurance Fraud Annual Report. Just in Berkeley County alone, Wilson’s office received 26 fraud complaints in the amount of $33,764.42. Most of those complaints, 22 total, pertained to automobiles. “My office continues to fight insurance fraud by prosecuting these cases in court and raising awareness of the […]
4-H accepting participants for ‘Wildlife Food Plot Project’
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.-The SC 4-H Program is accepting applications from youth ages 5-19 who are interested in participating in the 2014 ‘SC Wildlife Food Plot Project.’ Participants will prepare, establish maintain and observe a small food plot that will provide food and cover establishment for game animals and other wildlife species. The project lasts through the beginning of January. Youth […]
Moncks Corner Bojangles’ to give away free food during ‘Customer Appreciation Day’
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—On August 14, Bojangles’ in Moncks Corner will host ‘Customer Appreciation Day.’ On that day, Moncks Corner residents are invited inside the restaurant on Highway U.S. 52 for special offers, giveaways and more! According to organizers, this is a free, family-friendly event that will include the following: Free sausage biscuit with any purchase from 6-11 a.m. $1.99 for […]
Town Officials: Moncks Corner homeowners may qualify for lower insurance premiums
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Today Mayor William W. Peagler III announced that many Moncks Corner homeowners and commercial property owners are now eligible for lowered insurance premiums. According to Marc Hehn, the town’s administrator, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently sent a letter to town officials and notified them that the town’s investments in fire suppression efforts are paying off. Hehn stated […]
Former Hanahan student & football player killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense recently announced the death of a soldier was bravely supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Officials stated that Staff Sgt. Girard D. Gass Jr., of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, died Aug. 3, in Jalalabad Air Field Hospital, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident while on patrol that occurred in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Gass, originally from Hanahan, was assigned […]
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