The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
The Rustic Muffin Changes Hands as Owners Announce Retirement
The owners of The Rustic Muffin announced Monday that they are stepping away from their beloved coffee house after nearly eight years, marking the end of a chapter that they say was defined more by community than commerce.
Drive-By Gunfire in Moncks Corner Prompts Police Investigation
Authorities are investigating an early-morning shooting that rattled a quiet Moncks Corner neighborhood after multiple shots were fired from a moving vehicle along Bonnoitt Street, according to Police Chief Antwan Richardson.
Youth Fishing Rodeo Coming to St. Stephen
Families across Berkeley County are being invited to grab their fishing gear and head to the water for a morning of fun, learning and friendly competition.
Boy Struck By Vehicle Near Moncks Corner School
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle during morning traffic near Moncks Corner Elementary School, according to the Moncks Corner Police Department.
Biggins Boat Landing to Close for Major Expansion in Moncks Corner
A popular public boat landing in Moncks Corner will soon close for more than a year as Santee Cooper begins a major expansion and modernization project aimed at improving access to the region’s waterways.
Quick Stop in Moncks Corner Turns Into $200K Payday
A routine morning stop in Moncks Corner turned into a life-changing moment for one Lowcountry man who picked up a lottery ticket along with a drink and walked away $200,000 richer.
Subway Burglar in Goose Creek Busted With Cocaine Hidden in Rectum:...
A Goose Creek woman accused of breaking into a Subway restaurant and stealing cash is now facing a stack of felony charges — including trying to smuggle cocaine into jail hidden inside her body, authorities said.
Moncks Corner Man Gets 25 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Berkeley County jury has convicted a Moncks Corner man on multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges, resulting in a 25-year prison sentence after authorities uncovered drugs, guns and cash at his home, according to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Dope on the Run: Deputies Nab Pair After Sangaree Drug Dump...
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of Shawn Paul Driggers, 46, of Summerville, and Shelby Anne Pyatt, 34, of Ladson after a Jan. 20 pursuit that ended atop an I-26 overpass on Nexton Parkway.
Cypress Grove Residents in Moncks Corner Demand Urgent Traffic Fix
Residents of the Cypress Grove neighborhood are calling on Berkeley County officials and state leaders to take immediate action at an intersection where they say accidents are occurring nearly every week.
