BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Raw emotion filled the courtroom as the double murder trial for Caleb Matlock, 25, was set to start today, but shortly after the jury was selected, Matlock had a change of heart. He decided to plead guilty to the two counts of murder, arson, armed robbery and weapons charge. “In this case, he is doing the right thing, […]
On Tuesday “Law Enforcement Appreciate Night” at Joe P. Riley Park (Charleston River Dog Stadium) will truly reflect the spirit of those who serve and protect as the first state to state charity softball fundraiser takes place. Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol will take center field to slug it out against troopers with the Georgia State Patrol to […]
Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 15, fans of the reality show “So You Think You Can Dance” can purchase tickets to see their favorite dancers live when the U.S. tour stops in North Charleston on November 14. Finalists from the Emmy-award winning show’s 11th season will perform some of their popular dances from the show as well as […]
CAINHOY, S.C.—According to Chief Steve Goodwin with the Cainhoy Fire Department, firefighters responded to the BP/Amoco Plant located off of Cainhoy Road for a reported structure fire on Saturday around 2 p.m. When they arrived, Goodwin says they found a large, three story building with heavy smoke and fire showing. Charleston County units were immediately called in to assist with […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Goose Creek firefighters are banding together to help one of their own in a tough battle against stage four cancer. “Steve is a selfless caring person. He gives of himself more than anyone I know and expects nothing in return,” stated Captain Warren Adair, one of the organizers of the event. “His family and friends always come first. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Ford Fusion on College Park Road in Ladson. Moon stated that during the time of the stop, a shooting occurred inside the stopped vehicle. The deputy was not involved in the shooting incident. A […]
For once, I am doing my very first editorial for The Berkeley Observer. From politics to religion, I’ve always kept my thoughts pretty private as a journalist. And for those who know me, that’s painstakingly difficult to do. (Seriously, it is!) God knows I have an opinion on just about everything. But in news, we report the facts—not opinions. And […]
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, has announced its endorsement of Governor Nikki Haley. Business leaders joined Governor Haley in four areas of the state (Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Columbia) to announce the endorsement Thursday. “A product of a small business herself, Governor Nikki Haley understands what it means to run a business […]
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the release of South Carolina’s 2013 Insurance Fraud Annual Report. Just in Berkeley County alone, Wilson’s office received 26 fraud complaints in the amount of $33,764.42. Most of those complaints, 22 total, pertained to automobiles. “My office continues to fight insurance fraud by prosecuting these cases in court and raising awareness of the […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.-The SC 4-H Program is accepting applications from youth ages 5-19 who are interested in participating in the 2014 ‘SC Wildlife Food Plot Project.’ Participants will prepare, establish maintain and observe a small food plot that will provide food and cover establishment for game animals and other wildlife species. The project lasts through the beginning of January. Youth […]
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