The Berkeley Observer

A Berkeley County woman has been arrested after state investigators say she fraudulently received more than $18,700 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over a two‑year period.

With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of South Carolina’s summer boating season, state wildlife officers will be stationed at a Berkeley County boat landing to conduct courtesy safety inspections aimed at preventing accidents on crowded waterways.

Geovanny Santos Jr. has been booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center and faces multiple charges after police say he forced a woman in the trunk of his vehicle.

South Carolina home prices have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising 86.5% since 2016 — an increase of $141,004 in the state’s median home price.

One of the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for South Carolina House District 102 is Katie McCravy — a longtime banking and business professional who says her campaign is rooted in service, accessibility and addressing the rapid growth challenges in the area.

Santee Cooper has launched its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals, inviting qualified developers to submit bids for new utility‑scale solar projects that would come online across its service territory through the end of the decade.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in Berkeley County — and if you’re like most Lowcountry families, that means cookouts, lake days, beach trips, and backyard gatherings are about to be in full swing.

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Goose Creek City Amateur Golf Tournaments, set to take place July 11–12 at the City of Goose Creek’s Crowfield Golf Club.

Allen June will take the oath of office Monday evening, marking the end of an era for the small Berkeley County town.

A man is in custody after a violent domestic incident early Saturday morning that led to a high‑speed chase and crash along Highway 52, according to Moncks Corner Police Chief Richardson.