The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Threat
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a statewide state of emergency as Tropical Disturbance 94L intensifies in the Atlantic, prompting urgent preparations across the Palmetto State.
Berkeley County School District Monitors Weather; No Changes to Operations
Berkeley County School District officials said Friday they are monitoring the tropics but have not made any changes to school operations at this time.
Berkeley County Prepares for Heavy Rain, Tropical Threat
Berkeley County authorities are taking precautionary steps ahead of potential heavy rainfall and flooding this weekend, as a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic edges closer to the Southeast.
Berkeley County Approves More Than $700K in Opioid Recovery Funding
Berkeley County Council has approved more than $700,000 in opioid recovery funding to support local organizations and agencies working to combat the opioid epidemic.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as law enforcement officials...
Berkeley County Residents Get Easier Access to Global Entry With New...
Charleston International Airport (CHS) has opened South Carolina’s first Global Entry Enrollment Center, eliminating the need for locals to travel out of state to complete their interviews.
Deputies Investigating Thefts at Berkeley County Storage Facility
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of thefts at Prime Storage in Summerville, where deputies say they’ve recovered a large amount of stolen property believed to belong to customers.
Student Charged After Loaded Gun Found at Berkeley Middle School
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A Berkeley Middle School student is facing charges after police say they brought a loaded handgun onto campus Monday afternoon.
According...
Performance Fast Lube in Moncks Corner Welcomes New Owners
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Performance Fast Lube, a longtime fixture in Moncks Corner’s automotive scene, is now under new ownership. Ron and Jodi Gathercole...
Lowcountry Health Brokers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Lowcountry Health Brokers officially celebrated Wednesday the opening of its Moncks Corner office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the...
