MONCKS CORNER, SC — Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler (R – Moncks Corner) announced this morning that he will seek re-election in 2018. Peagler’s statement, posted on his Facebook page, reads as follows: “It has been a true honor serving the great people and businesses of Berkeley County as Supervisor for the past three years. From streamlining government agencies to […]
Author: The Berkeley Observer
Coroner: Teen Killed On ATV In Cross
CROSS, S.C.–A young woman has died following a fatal ATV accident in Cross early Saturday morning. According to Berkeley County coroner Bill Salisbury, 19-year-old Natalie Matties of Wixom, Michigan was operating an ATV on Poplar Hill Drive in Cross when it ran into a ditch and ejected her. She was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering head and body trauma. Salisbury […]
Deputies Searching For Suspects Who Stole Truck, Debit Card
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating a stolen 2010 Toyota Tacoma bearing SC tag KNI-860. This vehicle is charcoal gray in color. The vehicle contained a Benelli Super Black Eagle 12 gauge, a black Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380, and a blue camouflage Bear Compound Bow, as well as a personal debit card. […]
Moncks Corner’s Kinslee Mitchum Crowned “Little Miss Tiny Tot SC 2017”
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Little Miss & Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant was held recently in Hartsville, SC. The pageant had 135 contestants from across South Carolina compete during the week. The winner of Little Miss Tiny Tot South Carolina was Kinslee Mitchum of Moncks Corner. She is the daughter of Jason & Kimberly Mitchum. Kinslee won $2000 in scholarships, round […]
Deputies: Bonneau Traffic Stop Leads To Recovery Of Meth, Firearm
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two people are in jail following a traffic stop in Bonneau, deputies stated. On Thursday, agents with Berkeley County Sheriffâs Office Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting street level investigations in the Bonneau area of Berkeley County. While on Church of God Road agents conducted a violation related traffic stop on a blue Dodge Durango pulling a black utility […]
Deputies: 2 People In Summerville Facing Meth Charges
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two people are behind bars for possessing meth and several other drugs, according to Berkeley County deputies. On Monday, the Berkeley County Drug Enforcement Unit conducted enforcement activities in the Summerville area of Berkeley County. As a result of these enforcement efforts they arrested 55-year-old Harry Lee Harrelson of Summerville with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession with intent to distribute […]
National Guard Soldier From Bonneau Builds In Romania
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–For Spc. Alvin Stevens of Bonneau, building targets at a tank range in Romania is a far cry from his previous assignment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. “There’s a lot more green, and the shepherds here aren’t making phone calls to the Taliban.” Stevens is currently at Joint National Training Center in Cincu, Romania, serving with the 1223rd Engineer Company, […]
Santee Cooper Suspends Nuclear Construction
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today the suspension of construction of Units 2 and 3 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Jenkinsville, SC. The decision is anticipated to save Santee Cooper customers nearly $7 billion in additional costs to complete the project, including projected interest during construction. The decision to suspend construction is based […]
Aerial Mosquito Abatement Planned Sunday For Southern Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement recently announced they will be spraying, by aircraft, on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Southern Berkeley County. The specific areas being sprayed include: Thomas Island, portions of Daniel Island, areas adjacent to Clements Ferry Road, and the dredge disposal sites along Clouter Creek. If unfavorable weather conditions exist, […]
Berkeley County Man Convicted Of 2016 Kidnappings, Armed Robbery
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Berkeley County jury convicted Chris Nathaniel Williams this week for the May 7, 2016 armed robbery that took place at a residence located in the Hamlets subdivision of Goose Creek. He was also convicted of two counts of kidnapping, assault and battery, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in connection to […]
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