The Berkeley Observer

A formal ethics hearing is set for Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater after state officials said there’s enough evidence to move forward with allegations involving the city’s controversial land deals.

The Goose Creek Fire Department is opening its doors to the community next month, offering residents a behind‑the‑scenes look at fire operations and hands‑on safety education during a family‑friendly open house.

A boil water advisory is in effect for approximately 4,200 BCWS customers as crews work to repair a broken water line beneath the Tail Race Canal.

A Goose Creek man died Sunday after being pulled from the water on Folly Beach, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.

With serious crashes occurring on local roads roughly once a month, Moncks Corner officials are urging residents to help shape the town’s next steps toward safer streets.

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.