The Berkeley Observer

A new disc golf course is now open at Brown Family Park in the Nexton neighborhood, giving residents in the surrounding area another way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active.

A Berkeley County man has been charged in connection with a vehicle fraud investigation involving stolen vehicles and altered identification numbers, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

The Moncks Corner Police Department has released its 2025 annual analysis report, offering a detailed look at crime trends, policing strategies and community engagement efforts across the growing Berkeley County town.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2025 Annual Report, providing a data-driven look at law enforcement activity, crime trends, and community engagement across one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing counties.

Carnes Crossroads, a master-planned development in Goose Creek, has been awarded both Residential Community of the Year and Amenity of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), earning the organization’s highest distinction — the Gold Award.

According to SCDOT, the project would replace the existing bridge on S-9 over Canterhill Swamp, citing structural deficiencies that have raised concerns about long-term safety and reliability.

The City of Goose Creek Fire Department is celebrating 45 years of service this month, marking more than four decades of transformation from a small volunteer operation into one of the region’s top-rated emergency response agencies.

Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen announced that it will officially close on Saturday, Feb. 28, after what owners described as “a couple of wonderful years” serving the community.

A traffic stop in Berkeley County led to the arrest of a Moncks Corner woman after deputies discovered she was driving with a license plate stolen from a law enforcement vehicle, authorities said.

Julian Samuel Turner, 31, of Moncks Corner, faces three felony charges tied to the alleged possession of sexually explicit material depicting minors.