The Berkeley Observer
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Santee Cooper Prepares Power Grid for Potential Winter Weather Impacts
Santee Cooper officials say crews are taking steps to prepare for the potential impacts of anticipated winter weather, as frigid temperatures forecast for the coming days could place added strain on the state’s electric system.
Moncks Corner Police, Fire Issue Winter Weather Alert
The Moncks Corner Police Department and Moncks Corner Fire Department are urging residents to prepare for a potential winter weather event in the coming days, warning that hazardous travel conditions could develop if temperatures drop and ice forms.
Winter Storm Watch Set to Begin Jan. 31 in Berkeley County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and an Extreme Cold Watch for Berkeley County, both set to begin Saturday, Jan. 31, as forecasters continue to monitor the potential for snow and very cold temperatures this weekend.
Naval Power Facility Opens in Goose Creek
Berkeley County leaders recently joined defense industry executives to mark the opening of a major new manufacturing facility that officials say will play a critical role in strengthening the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding and submarine programs.
Carnes Crossroads Ranks Among America’s Top 50 Communities
Carnes Crossroads has earned national recognition as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the United States, cementing its place among the country’s most successful and innovative residential developments.
2026 Berkeley County School District Art Contest Winners Announced
For the first time in the history of the competition, student artwork from Berkeley County School District will be featured on a local billboard, as Home Telecom announced the winners of its 2026 BCSD Art Contest.
Berkeley County Awarded $1.8M for New Firefighting Boats, Emergency Equipment
Berkeley County will receive $1.8 million in state funding to purchase two new firefighting vessels and a heavy-duty tow vehicle, an investment local and federal officials say will significantly strengthen emergency response capabilities across South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Woman Arrested in Clements Ferry Road Shooting That First Appeared as...
Charleston police have arrested a 35-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting on Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County that investigators initially believed was a traffic crash, authorities announced.
Goose Creek Woman Busted in Lottery Scam Across Two Counties: SLED
A Berkeley County woman is facing multiple lottery fraud charges after investigators say she stole scratch-off tickets from several convenience stores and attempted to cash them across two South Carolina counties, according to SLED.
Berkeley County Welcomes New MUSC Health Pavilion
Berkeley County leaders joined state and healthcare officials on Wednesday to mark a major expansion of medical care in the region with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion.
