The Berkeley Observer

One of the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for South Carolina House District 102 is Katie McCravy — a longtime banking and business professional who says her campaign is rooted in service, accessibility and addressing the rapid growth challenges in the area.

Santee Cooper has launched its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals, inviting qualified developers to submit bids for new utility‑scale solar projects that would come online across its service territory through the end of the decade.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in Berkeley County — and if you’re like most Lowcountry families, that means cookouts, lake days, beach trips, and backyard gatherings are about to be in full swing.

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Goose Creek City Amateur Golf Tournaments, set to take place July 11–12 at the City of Goose Creek’s Crowfield Golf Club.

Allen June will take the oath of office Monday evening, marking the end of an era for the small Berkeley County town.

A man is in custody after a violent domestic incident early Saturday morning that led to a high‑speed chase and crash along Highway 52, according to Moncks Corner Police Chief Richardson.

Nestled among towering trees and surrounded by centuries-old graves, St. James Church in Goose Creek offers visitors something increasingly rare in South Carolina — an almost untouched connection to the colonial era.

Rodney Dozier has been charged with hit and run involving death following the Feb. 27 collision that claimed the life of Jeaniettra Avonne Jones, 34.

The coroner identified the victim as 48‑year‑old Glenford Stoltzfus, who died at the scene around 5:38 a.m. on May 14 from injuries sustained in the single‑vehicle crash.

A lifelong Huger resident is resting easier today after a community‑powered effort replaced the aging roof on her home Thursday, bringing together local volunteers, national partners, and a Berkeley County nonprofit to support one of their own.