The Berkeley Observer

City improvements, economic growth and a continued focus on community were front and center in Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater’s recent 2026 State of the City address, as she reflected on the past year and outlined what’s ahead.

A Berkeley County woman is facing multiple charges after state investigators say she submitted a forged document in an attempt to receive an insurance payout she was not entitled to.

Denise Rogers, 52, was convicted on March 19 and sentenced by Judge Roger Young Sr. to 90 days suspended to one weekend in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, followed by two years of probation. The court also issued a permanent restraining order.

After days of disruption, water service across parts of Berkeley County and surrounding areas is back to normal, and officials say it’s now safe to drink.

A playground that generations of Bonneau Beach families grew up on is now closed, and community leaders say bringing it back will take a major push from the public.

Officials said Thursday that the initial test results met all requirements, marking a key step toward lifting boil water advisories that have impacted thousands of residents.

Keep Berkeley Beautiful, in partnership with several other groups, is hosting a community cleanup event along the Biggin Creek Trail on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Three-time Grammy winner Jelly Roll is set to take the stage at Credit One Stadium on Sunday, June 7, bringing his high-energy, emotionally charged performance to the Lowcountry.

The legendary Hell Hole Swamp Festival is making its return in 2026, promising a few days of what organizers proudly call “swampy fun” in the heart of the Lowcountry.

A high-speed pursuit that began in Charleston County ended in Berkeley County Tuesday after deputies used a tactical maneuver to stop a stolen vehicle and arrest the driver, authorities said.