This weekend, zombies invaded the south, and ‘The Berkeley Observer’ got caught up in it all. See, we were there to cover the infection. Unfortunately, we became the victim. We were simply no match for ‘the walkers.’ We called out to the governor for help, but he just tried to shoot us. Okay—all jokes aside. We were actually in Atlanta […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Friday, five Berkeley County detention officers were ordered to pay $2.95 million after a jury found them liable for the death of David Allan Woods, an inmate at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center who reportedly died under their watch on November 11, 2010. His estate filed a civil lawsuit in late 2012. A U.S. District Court judge heard […]
Berkeley County folks clearly have a sense of humor when it comes to naming roads. Below are just a few of the street signs we recently came across in our travels across the biggest county in the Palmetto State. Some of them will make you laugh, shake your head or both. Enjoy 🙂 1. We’re not sure what kind of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On November 8th officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and community members have an opportunity to come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. According to Berkeley Co. Spokesperson Dan Moon, the majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Moon says […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Crimestoppers, Kendra Morgan-Stevens, who is the mother of Ariel Morgan, has raised an additional $7,440 to be added to the usual Crimestoppers reward of $1000. This now brings the total reward amount is now $8440. This reward will be paid for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. Melvin Glover Jr., 65, of Moncks Corner, was driving his Corvette on Highway 402 when he ran off the left side of the roadway crossing over to the right side and struck a tree. Salisbury says Glover was coming around a curve in the roadway when […]
South Carolinians have more than $425 million in unclaimed money, and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants it returned to its rightful owners. That’s why the Palmetto Payback staff will provide free searches for fairgoers today from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m in the Rosewoods Building at the South Carolina State Fair. “There are more than a million accounts waiting to […]
According to the S.C. Dept. of Revenue, multiple South Carolina residents were arrested today on various charges including Tax Evasion, Forgery, and Assisting in the Preparation of a Fraudulent or False Return. The arrests are part of the SC Department of Revenue’s efforts to crack down on tax preparers who illegally benefit by filing fraudulent tax returns on behalf of […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the United States, according to the latest statistics. According to the Violence Policy Center in Washington, South Carolina ranks number one in the country for domestic violence. The state’s rate of women murdered by men of 2.54 per 100,000 was more than double the national average. To bring […]
CAINHOY, S.C.–On Monday afternoon, the Cainhoy Fire Department responded to 422 Greenann Court off of Clements Ferry Road for a reported structure fire. According to Chief Steve Goodwin, firefighters were dispatched at 3:16 p.m. and arrived on scene with the first engine minutes later at 3:19pm. Upon arrival, crews say they found heavy smoke showing from a mobile home. Neighbors […]
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