The Berkeley Observer

A major traffic change is taking shape along I‑26 as South Carolina continues rolling out modern roundabout‑style interstate exits, with Berkeley County serving as one of the state’s early test locations.

Berkeley County is joining forces with Charleston and Dorchester counties to help hundreds of graduating high school seniors and Lowcountry adults step directly into the region’s most in‑demand career fields.

A late-night house fire in a Goose Creek neighborhood has displaced a family of six, prompting assistance from the American Red Cross as firefighters quickly contained the blaze to prevent further damage.

Firefighters across Berkeley County are being recognized at the state level for their commitment to preventing fires and protecting lives, with 12 local departments earning the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation.

Community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate new upgrades at a neighborhood park in Berkeley County, marking a significant investment in outdoor recreation and public spaces.

Berkeley County government is opening its doors to job seekers later this month, announcing an in‑house job fair aimed at filling a wide range of county positions.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced felony charges Monday against a Hanahan woman accused of neglect that led to the deaths of two residents at a North Charleston care facility.

A Moncks Corner man is facing felony drug charges after North Charleston police say they found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in his car during a Sunday‑night patrol near Ashley Phosphate Road.

For many, schools are buildings. For others, they are something far deeper—a place where identity is shaped, lifelong friendships are formed, and community takes root.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is turning to a new platform to engage with residents, launching an official podcast aimed at giving the community a closer look at the people and work behind the badge.