The Berkeley Observer

Early voting for South Carolina’s 2026 primary elections opens Tuesday, giving Berkeley County voters nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day.

The Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals recently voted to deny one proposed cellular tower near Macedonia while approving another in the Bonneau area, following discussions over coverage needs, property values and neighborhood concerns.

Berkeley County officials are encouraging women veterans across the area to participate in a new statewide survey aimed at identifying challenges facing one of the nation’s fastest-growing veteran populations.

The City of Goose Creek joined business owners and community members recently to celebrate the grand opening of La Braza Mineira, a new Brazilian restaurant now open at 408 Red Bank Road.

Alan Wilson is currently the Attorney General of South Carolina, and he is running for governor in the 2026 election.

Low-income seniors in Berkeley County will soon have the opportunity to receive free vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables through South Carolina’s annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

Lt. Corinthian Green, who supervises the agency’s School Resource Officer Division, was selected as a finalist for the Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, held Tuesday in Columbia.

A two‑day warrant sweep carried out by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 16 people this week, as deputies from both agencies teamed up to track down individuals wanted on a range of misdemeanor and felony charges.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on multiple charges who may be in the Goose Creek or North Charleston areas.

A Moncks Corner woman is facing multiple drug charges after North Charleston police say they found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine inside her vehicle during a patrol at a motel known for narcotics complaints.