Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Police Looking For Female Suspect In Subway Armed Robbery

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police need the public’s help locating a woman accused of robbing a local Subway restaurant. On Wednesday evening at 7:03 p.m. GCPD officers say they were dispatched to the Subway restaurant at 650 College Park Rd. in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect was reported to have been a white female wearing a blue t-shirt, […]

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Goose Creek Police Seek Info On Fatal Highway 17A Wreck

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek police traffic investigators are requesting anyone with information that might assist in the investigation of the July 17th traffic fatality (US 17-A @ 1st Ave.) to contact them. At about 9:35 p.m. a vehicle traveling north on US 17-A left the roadway and struck a telephone pole just outside the city limits then came to rest […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Responds To 2 Fatalities In Less Than 24 Hours

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On July 16, at 9:40 p.m., 38-year-old  Joseph Wamer of St. George was traveling north on Highway 17-A near 2423 N Main Street in Summerville when he struck a power pole. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that he came back on the roadway and stopped in the median. He then exited his vehicle and was struck by […]

Entertainment

Early-Bird Registration Underway For 9/11 Heroes Run

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C.–Organizers are gearing up for the sixth annual ‘9/11 Heroes Run’ on Daniel Island. The 5K event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th. Race proceeds will be used to directly support the Travis Manion Foundation’s mission to empower our nation’s veterans and families of our fallen heroes to develop character in future generations in order to strengthen communities. […]

Business

Berkeley County Water Rate Increase Effective August 15th

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 15% water rate increase starting August 15, 2017. With the increase, the average customer using 3,000 gallons will see an increase of $1.62 on their monthly bill. This is the first water rate increase BCWS customers have seen since 2008. Sewer rates will not be impacted. BCWS […]

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Deputies: Meth, Guns, Stolen Vehicles Found At Huger State Park

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Bonneau couple is a facing multiple charges after deputies say they were in possession of two stolen vehicles. Shortly before midnight Sunday evening, a reserve deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the boat landing area of Huger State Park when he observed a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Parked next to it was […]

Education

Timothy McDowell Named Principal Of Cane Bay High School

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Timothy McDowell has been named the new principal of Cane Bay High School. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on Monday, July 17. McDowell will begin his new assignment Tuesday, July 18 to prepare for the upcoming school year. “I could not be more excited to be the new principal of Cane Bay […]

Education

BCSD Mourns The Passing Of Longtime Education Advocate Frances Brewer

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders and educators are saddened to learn of the recent passing of former District 2 school board member Frances Brewer of Goose Creek. Brewer was first elected to the Board in 1990 and dedicated 16 years of service to the BCSD. “Ms. Brewer was a legendary leader and will surely be missed by […]

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Prisoner Who Escaped Hospital Back In Custody

UPDATE: As of 3:52 a.m., deputies confirm Mariel A. Watson is back in custody. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Several law enforcement agencies are trying to locate a prisoner who managed to escape the hospital where he was recently receiving treatment. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has been assisting the Goose Creek Police Department since Friday afternoon with guarding an arrestee of theirs who […]