The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Ladson Man Busted After Deputies Find 59 Grams of Meth Hidden...
One Lowcountry man’s “trick” didn’t fool Berkeley County deputies this Halloween season.
Berkeley County to Hold Annual Delinquent Tax Sale Oct. 27
Berkeley County will hold its 2025 Delinquent Tax Sale later this month, offering both in-person and online bidding for those interested in purchasing properties with unpaid taxes.
Ticketing Glitch Delays Cypress Gardens’ ‘Halloween in the Swamp’ Online Sales;...
Tickets for Cypress Gardens’ popular “Halloween in the Swamp” event were expected to go on sale Wednesday, October 1, but a glitch in the county’s online ticketing system left frustrated buyers without confirmations and in some cases, with multiple pending charges.
Fire Destroys Goose Creek Home, Damages 4 Others; One Dog Killed
A fast-moving fire tore through a home in the Townes subdivision off Indigo Lane on Friday afternoon, spreading to several nearby houses before firefighters were able to bring the flames under control.
Reality Star Kathryn Dennis In Jail After Berkeley County DUI Conviction
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. - A reality star with Lowcountry roots will spend the next 30 days behind bars following her recent DUI conviction. Kathryn...
Berkeley County Targets Flooding Concerns with New Stormwater Inventory
Berkeley County will begin a weeklong stormwater system inventory Monday in two Goose Creek subdivisions to better understand local drainage and flooding issues, officials announced.
Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Major Drug Bust in Berkeley County
Berkeley County deputies arrested an Orangeburg man Tuesday after responding to a suspicious vehicle call that led to the discovery of trafficking-level quantities of fentanyl, oxycodone, and cocaine base.
Cross Man Accused of Soliciting Minor During Video Call
A Berkeley County man has been charged with first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following a disturbing video call incident involving a 15-year-old girl, according to an affidavit released by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.
Meth, Gun Found During Jedburg Traffic Stop, 2 Arrested
A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County escalated into a multi-hour search and two arrests after deputies discovered methamphetamine and a firearm inside a vehicle near I-26 and Jedburg Road, according to Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis.
Home Telecom Marks 122 Years with 50K Customers
Home Telecom, a regional communications provider rooted in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, announced Wednesday it has reached a major milestone: 50,000 customers served across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.
