The Berkeley Observer

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.

Nestled among towering trees and surrounded by centuries-old graves, St. James Church in Goose Creek offers visitors something increasingly rare in South Carolina — an almost untouched connection to the colonial era.

Rodney Dozier has been charged with hit and run involving death following the Feb. 27 collision that claimed the life of Jeaniettra Avonne Jones, 34.

The coroner identified the victim as 48‑year‑old Glenford Stoltzfus, who died at the scene around 5:38 a.m. on May 14 from injuries sustained in the single‑vehicle crash.

A lifelong Huger resident is resting easier today after a community‑powered effort replaced the aging roof on her home Thursday, bringing together local volunteers, national partners, and a Berkeley County nonprofit to support one of their own.

A federal grand jury returned a 23‑count indictment against 48‑year‑old Kevin Phillip Hedgpeth of Hanahan, alleging sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor, and production, distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Sonni Nicole Hogg, 26, of Moncks Corner was arrested after North Charleston police said officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside an SUV parked illegally.

Boaters in Berkeley County will soon have access to a new launching point along Lake Moultrie as county officials prepare to partially open the new Berkeley County Waterfront Park this week.