The Berkeley Observer

Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Wednesday the completion of a three-year expansion project at Berkeley Hospital, a sweeping undertaking that doubled the hospital's bed capacity, expanded critical services and added hundreds of healthcare jobs to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions.

In Berkeley County, where golf carts are everywhere from Cane Bay to Moncks Corner to the lake communities, it’s important to remember that a golf cart on a public road is still a motor vehicle — and the law treats it like one.

Berkeley County officials are urging residents to think twice before throwing away old lithium-ion batteries, warning that improper disposal can create serious fire and explosion hazards at local waste facilities.

Berkeley County officials announced Friday that Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will officially open to the public on June 29, giving visitors access to a swimming beach along the shores of Lake Moultrie for the first time.

As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common on streets, trails and neighborhoods across Moncks Corner, town leaders are preparing to consider a new ordinance aimed at improving safety for riders, pedestrians and motorists alike.

Berkeley County has recorded its first heat-related death of the year, prompting officials to remind residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.

An inmate at McDougall Correctional Institution has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.

Kairos Mediterranean recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant at 2820 N. Main St., Suite A, in Goose Creek, with Mayor Greg Habib and members of city council joining restaurant representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Community members, local leaders and supporters gathered in downtown Moncks Corner this week to celebrate the grand opening of Modern + Main Realty.

If you're planning your next meal out, the latest South Carolina Department of Public Health inspection reports offer a glimpse into how local restaurants performed during recent health inspections.