Author: The Berkeley Observer

Business

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Northwoods Mall

Spring is in the air, and that means the Easter Bunny is making his way down the bunny trail! Starting Saturday, March 10th, kids and adults of all ages will find the Easter Bunny settled in his garden at Northwoods Mall, ready for visits, pictures and seasonal fun. Visitors also receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet with retailer coupons you’ll want […]

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Goose Creek UPS Delivery Man Celebrated for 25 Years of Safe Driving

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.– UPS announced this week that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,582 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. One of those drivers, Norman Davis, happens to be from Goose Creek. South Carolina boasts 199 Circle of Honor […]

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Local Family Opens First Firehouse Subs in Moncks Corner

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Firehouse Subs celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Moncks Corner at 469 U.S. Highway 52 on Monday, March 5, under the ownership of local entrepreneur, BJ Paquin, along his wife Kayla Paquin, and his parents Mary and Bryan Paquin. Firehouse Subs serves premium meats and cheeses steamed and piled high on a toasted sub roll, served “Fully Involved®” with fresh produce and condiments. […]

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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Substation Opens for the Alvin Community

ALVIN, S.C.–The Alvin community now has its own substation which will be manned by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The substation was part of a process that was two years in the making. Residents of the Alvin community will now have a place close to home that they can meet with a deputy or obtain a copy of a report. […]

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Berkeley County Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Berkeley County deputy is recovering from his injuries after being shot in the line of duty early Friday morning. This morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1055 Pine Tree Drive in the Saint Stephens area of Berkeley County reference to a domestic altercation. Deputy Cody Gooch observed the suspect […]

Education

2018 Berkeley County School District’s ‘Teachers of the Year’ Announced

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has announced its 2018 Teachers of the Year. These educators will be considered for 2018 District Teacher of the Year. Each year, teachers at BCSD schools nominate three educators to be considered for school-level Teacher of the Year. Each completes a statement of philosophy and a biography. The nominee receiving the most votes […]

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Goose Creek Police Looking for ‘Skimming Card Suspects’

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the individuals involved with placing a skimming device on a local ATM. On February 19, 2018, the persons pictured below placed a skimming device on the drive-thru ATM at the First National Bank in Goose Creek. If you have any information as to THE identity of […]

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‘Lowcountry Go’ to Connect Berkeley Country Residents with Convenient Commuting Options

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Commuters in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties will have access to a better trip to work and back with the launch of Lowcountry Go (www.lowcountrygo.com), a pilot commuter services program that launched Tuesday. Lowcountry Go, or Low Go, connects tri-county residents with real commuting solutions such as first-mile and last-mile options, transit routes and park and ride locations. […]

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Goose Creek Police Looking for Attempted Burglary Suspect

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police are on the lookout for a man who was caught on camera trying to break into a business recently. On February 23rd, a black male was caught behind Lowcountry Systems attempting to gain entry into the building. When the business owner’s blue light near the security camera began sensing the suspect’s movement, it started flashing. […]