A portion of Hwy. 176 near Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital temporarily closed due to a gas leak has reopened, according to Berkeley County officials.

The fire happened Sunday night on Rembert Drive, according to the Red Cross. The Reilly family escaped without any injuries.

The Moncks Corner Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a 15-year-old homicide.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting input from the traveling public on proposed improvements to the Black Tom Road and Hwy. 176 intersection in Berkeley County. According to the SCDOT, the project’s goal is to address operations, safety, and the functionality of the intersection, improve traffic flow, and to reduce congestion.  The proposed improvements […]

Kareem Kashif Jefferson, 34, of Moncks Corner, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after being convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms and for possession with intent to distribute drugs.

The Red Cross is helping four people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. 

One person has died and three others injured following a crash Saturday night in Berkeley County, the South Carolina Highway Patrol reported.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – There are many adorable pups and kitties at Berkeley Animal Center in desperate need of forever homes. Each week, The Berkeley Observer highlights some of those pets that would love for you to give them a family to call their own. Space at the shelter in Moncks Corner is often at max capacity. When you adopt […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Inmates at the Hill-Finklea Detention collected a record-breaking amount of trash in 2023, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Inmates picked up a total of 94,845 pounds of garbage. That’s an increase of 41,440 pounds of trash from 2022, the sheriff’s office said. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office instituted the Litter Pick-Up Program in 2015 […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Bushy Park Dredging project is in full swing with dredging taking place within a portion of the Cooper River at Bushy Park Landing. According to county officials, dredging is anticipated to be complete within two to three weeks. Divers are currently working at the site, cleaning out debris from the dredge area. Bushy Park Landing […]