MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–United States Attorney Beth Drake recently announced that Jordan Akeem McDaniel, 28, of St. Stephen, South Carolina, was sentenced to a total of two hundred and eight-eight months imprisonment for the armed robbery of Orvin’s Insurance Agency in St. Stephen. McDaniel pled guilty in November 2015, to one count of Robbery Affecting Interstate Commerce and one count of […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Coroner: Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Redbank Road
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A woman has died from injuries she sustained after stepping into traffic on Redbank Road, according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury. Salisbury stated that on Tuesday night at 10:45 p.m. a 34-year-old female walked onto the highway (the 700 block) in Goose Creek and was struck by a vehicle. She was transported to Trident Hospital and died […]
Berkeley County Rescue Squad Locates Missing Boaters
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two boaters who went missing for several hours were safely located by first responders early Sunday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., the Berkeley County Rescue Squad, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and Pimlico Fire Department were dispatched to the Cypress Gardens boat landing to search for the missing men. Loved ones of the two boaters reportedly became concerned after they […]
After Berkeley County Man Vanishes, Crime Stoppers Offers $3,000 Reward
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry is now offering a $3,000 reward for information of the whereabouts or an arrest in the case of Willie Toomer. This reward is due to the wonderful collective donations of Huger, Cainhoy and Wando community members and the assistance of Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Willie Toomer is a well-known elderly resident of the Cainhoy community. He can […]
Berkeley County Deputies Looking For Runaway Teen
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating 16-year-old Gage Bargowski. Gage is 6’00” tall, 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Gage was last seen at his Longleaf Road residence in the Sangaree area of Berkeley County. He was last seen on May 14th at approx. 5:30 p.m. but he is still believed to […]
BCSD Board Approves Reorganization Of District Office
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–School Board Chair Sally Wofford announced that the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustees has adopted a reorganizational structure of the district office to be effective July 1, 2017, with the new fiscal year. The reorganization recommendation came from Harding Parker and Associates, LLC, a team of retired superintendents with subject matter and organizational expertise that […]
Deputies: Man Accused Of Shooting At Neighbors Following Dispute Over Noisy Children
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A Goose Creek man is behind bars and charged with fours counts of attempted murder after deputies say he opened fire on neighbors following a dispute over loud children. On Monday at approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 107 Gator Drive in the Goose Creek area of Berkeley County reference to a report […]
Groundbreaking For New YMCA At Cane Bay Set For June 2nd
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cannon Street YMCA of Greater Charleston announces the groundbreaking for their new state-of-the-art facility in Cane Bay on June 2nd 2017. This highly-anticipated project will feature a 54,000-square-foot sports facility with a 25-meter swimming pool, full basketball court, jogging track, multipurpose spaces and even a library. The 5,000-square-foot library will be full service and is the first of […]
Goose Creek Welcomes New Assistant City Administrator
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek has a new Assistant City Administrator. Daniel Moore joined the city earlier this month. In his position, he will assist with the municipality’s day-to-day operations. “Daniel has a very positive attitude and a great work ethic,” Goose Creek City Administrator Jake Broom said. “He will serve a vital role in implementing the vision […]
Survivor Of WWII’s Battle Of Midway To Share Memories On The 75th Anniversary
A World War II veteran who survived a fierce attack aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the iconic and pivotal Battle of Midway, will share his story at a free symposium at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on June 5, the 75th anniversary of the attack. The event, titled “Remember the Battle of Midway,” will start at 7 p.m. […]
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