The Berkeley Observer

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a growing scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals, saying criminals are using fear and urgency to convince victims to send money for fake bond payments.

A lengthy investigation into organized street racing across the Lowcountry culminated in a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in five arrests and could lead to the seizure of vehicles allegedly used during the illegal driving exhibition.

Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered inside a tent in a wooded area off Maple Street in Summerville over the weekend.

Authorities have identified the man killed after being struck by a train in Hanahan early Sunday morning.

The Moncks Corner location is open daily from 10 a.m. until midnight, providing lunch, dinner and late-night dining options for residents throughout Berkeley County.

A man who fatally stabbed another man after being shot twice during an attempted armed robbery in rural Berkeley County acted in self-defense, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.

A North Carolina man who traveled to Berkeley County for a fishing trip was found dead Friday morning after his body was discovered floating in the Diversion Canal, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.

Berkeley County Planning Commissioner James Sineath has resigned following a controversial incident during Tuesday's meeting on the proposed Cane Bay Lake Village development.

A Goose Creek travel agency has been recognized as one of the state's top travel businesses after being named a Best of South Carolina regional winner in the Travel Agencies category.

Berkeley County residents will not see a property tax increase next fiscal year after county council approved a $377.4 million budget that invests in public safety, infrastructure and employee pay while maintaining what county leaders say is the lowest county millage rate in South Carolina.