The Berkeley Observer

Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hedgpeth has resigned from city council following his arrest in a federal child sex abuse case, city officials confirmed, as leaders move quickly to fill the vacancy and address a shaken community.

Berkeley County has been recognized for its efforts to improve animal welfare, receiving the Charleston Animal Society’s prestigious Public Service Award during the organization’s annual Lifesaving Celebration.

A new emergency medical program in Berkeley County is already making a life-saving impact, with first responders administering multiple blood transfusions in the field just weeks after its launch.

A 38-year-old man died Friday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.

One person is in custody following a shooting Saturday at a Bojangles restaurant in Moncks Corner that left one person injured, according to police.

A 79-year-old woman has died following a crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler Friday morning along Clements Ferry Road, according to authorities.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has been named Agency of the Year for DUI enforcement among large departments in South Carolina, officials announced Wednesday.

Timberland High School has tapped one of its own to lead the football program into its next chapter, naming former standout player Brooks Burnette as the Wolves’ new head coach.

To prepare for their student's first year at school, parents of future BCSD kindergarteners are invited to attend one of BCSD's Kick-Off to Kindergarten events.

Authorities allege Kevin Hedgpeth participated in an online forum that facilitated the sale of child sexual abuse material and communicated directly with minors to obtain explicit content.