Author: The Berkeley Observer

Health

DHEC: Don’t Let Cost Keep You from Getting a Flu Shot

This flu season is serious, and cost should not keep you from getting a flu shot, according to SCDHEC representatives. Many healthcare providers, pharmacies and community organizations offer low- or no-cost flu shots. Most insurance plans cover at least part of the cost. In response to the crisis, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is waiving administrative […]

Education

Berkeley Middle School Students Rush Stage to Support Crying Student in Talent Show

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Emma Seiders stood before the audience at the Berkeley Middle School talent show on January 26 and her heart sank. She was singing One Call Away by singer Charlie Puth with the audience clapping when she suddenly froze. She covered her face with her hands as she began to cry. What happened after that moment is something Emma said she […]

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Santee Cooper: Customers May Notice a Different Taste in their Tap Water

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Some water customers of the Summerville Commissioners of Public Works, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation, Moncks Corner Public Works Commission and the City of Goose Creek may notice a slightly different taste in their tap water, according to Santee Cooper Spokesperson Mollie Gore. The cause is Geosmin, a non-toxic, non-harmful organic compound just discovered in Lake Moultrie. Geosmin […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Warn Against ‘Green Dot Money Card Scam’

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–If you have receive a call from an attorney or someone pretending to be law enforcement about a relative out of state being in jail, be cautious warns the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the Green Dot money card scam has evolved and the scammers are using Target gift cards now. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office […]

Government

Goose Creek Councilman to Challenge Longtime Mayor at the Polls

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek councilman Greg Habib formally announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday. He is challenging the city’s longtime mayor, Michael Heizler. “I am running for Mayor of Goose Creek to fill the void in leadership. I am running for mayor so that we may choose our own future.  I am running for mayor to ensure the financial […]

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Summerville Man Arrested on Drug Charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Summerville man is behind bars and facing numerous drug charges. ‪On the evening of January 30, 2018 a deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office observed a 2006 BMW with an equipment violation in the area of Royle Road and North Main Street in the Sangaree area. Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy detected the pungent odor […]

Entertainment

Colonial Crafts & Fossils on Display at Old Santee Canal Park

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.-The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center, and the Old Santee Canal Park are hosting an educational family event. “Discovery Days-Berkeley Begins” takes place February 10, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Santee Canal Park located at 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Visitors will have a chance to […]

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Deputies: Couple Stole Lumber from Construction Sites to Sell on Facebook

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Lumber has been disappearing for the last couple of months from construction sites in the Cane Bay area, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. A man and a woman are now behind bars have deputies say the two stole the wood and sold it on the Facebook Marketplace. Deputies say they recently met with several construction superintendents […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Looking for Summerville Man

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your assistance with locating 52-year-old Jessie Eugene Moon. Moon was last seen on January 11, 2018 at his home. He should be in possession of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruz, SC tag NNQ-833. He may be in the North Charleston area. He’s described as 5’9” and 165 pounds. He is from Rosings […]

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Business

Medical Device Manufacturer to Bring 90 Jobs to Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs. “We are honored to welcome MED-ALLY, their investment and the 90 technical jobs they offer,” stated Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “MED-ALLY’s announcement is also further proof that Berkeley County is open for business, […]