The Berkeley Observer

Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, running June 23–26, and South Carolina shoppers are already gearing up for one of the biggest online sales events of the year.

Emergency crews are urging boaters to get off Lake Moultrie immediately as severe weather moves across Berkeley County, prompting multiple water rescues Sunday afternoon.

As temperatures climb and families head outdoors for beach trips, ball games, pool days and backyard barbecues, South Carolina health officials are warning that the summer sun may pose a greater threat than many realize.

A Berkeley County animal advocacy group is inviting residents to gather at Stone's Throw Brewing later this month for an event that combines cold drinks, food, fundraising and some very unpredictable chickens.

A Moncks Corner man was killed early Sunday after his vehicle veered off Cypress Gardens Road and struck a tree, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.

Berkeley County School District is preparing to open the doors to two brand-new schools this fall, a milestone district leaders say reflects the rapid growth occurring across the county.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Wednesday the completion of a three-year expansion project at Berkeley Hospital, a sweeping undertaking that doubled the hospital's bed capacity, expanded critical services and added hundreds of healthcare jobs to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions.

In Berkeley County, where golf carts are everywhere from Cane Bay to Moncks Corner to the lake communities, it’s important to remember that a golf cart on a public road is still a motor vehicle — and the law treats it like one.

Berkeley County officials are urging residents to think twice before throwing away old lithium-ion batteries, warning that improper disposal can create serious fire and explosion hazards at local waste facilities.

Berkeley County officials announced Friday that Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will officially open to the public on June 29, giving visitors access to a swimming beach along the shores of Lake Moultrie for the first time.