Author: The Berkeley Observer

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Deputies: Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Girlfriend

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Goose Creek man is behind bars after Berkeley County deputies say he stabbed his girlfriend in the neck and chest following an argument Tuesday in the couple’s vehicle. Deputies say the suspect, JD Gray II, was driving his truck with the victim inside of it as they returned to his home from Ryan’s Steakhouse in Summerville. According […]

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Red Cross Assisting Family In Moncks Corner After Home Fire

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Oakley Road in Moncks Corner, was damaged by a fire this morning. The Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping two adults by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items. While spring may have sprung and […]

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Berkeley Ducks Unlimited Awarded At State Convention

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Ducks Unlimited (DU) held its annual State Convention and Volunteer Celebration this past weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Awards Banquet recognized leading chapters and volunteers the for their successes during the 2016 calendar year while supporting the organization’s wetlands and waterfowl conservation mission. To date, there are 56 chapters across our state. Berkeley Ducks Unlimited […]

Education

Stratford High Students Win $10,500 From Charleston Exchange Club

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Stratford High School seniors, Kathryn Taylor and Harrison Wedgeworth, won a combined $10,500 in scholarship money during the Charleston Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year Scholarship program on April 13 at the Charleston Rifle Club. Taylor won $6,000, while Wedgeworth won $4,500. The Youth of the Year Scholarship recognizes students who have attained high levels of scholastic achievement, […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Arrest Wanted Man Facing Multiple Charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Authorities with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve finally arrested a man who previously managed to successfully evade deputies during multiple high-speed chases over the course of two weeks. However, thanks to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office K9 division, detectives and members of the U.S. Marshals task force, Anthony Rex Hyatt is finally behind bars. Hyatt was […]

Health

American Cancer Society To Host Goose Creek “Relay For Life” Event

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–On Saturday, May 6th, local residents will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lower Berkeley at Stratford High School to raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer. The event starts at noon and continue until midnight. Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek Spring Concert Series Continues May 12th

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek’s 2017 Spring Concert Series is underway, as the first of three concerts was held Friday evening at Crowfield Golf Club. Over 200 attendees enjoyed great weather and a great start to the popular event.  The free outdoor concerts continue as the Shem Creek Boogie Band plays from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 12 […]