The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Muskets, Cannons, and Colonial Life to Return to Berkeley County
Muskets will fire, cannons will boom, and 18th-century life will take center stage when Revolutionary Berkeley Day returns to Old Santee Canal Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Wassamasaw Tribe Brings Indigenous Culture to Goose Creek in 2026
The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians is proud to announce its 2026 Culture Classes and Community Programming calendar, a yearlong series of free, public offerings centered in Goose Creek.
Crime Down, Response Times Improve in Goose Creek, Police Say
The City of Goose Creek recorded notable declines in crime and faster police response times in 2025, according to year-end data released by the Goose Creek Police Department, highlighting what officials describe as continued progress amid the city’s growth.
UPDATE: Missing Teen in Sangaree Found Safe
According to the sheriff’s office, Trent Rex Townsend was last seen around 6 p.m. on January 21 after leaving his grandfather’s home to ride his bicycle. Family members reported him missing after he failed to return home.
Berkeley County Earns ‘Clean’ Financial Audit for 2025
Berkeley County has received a clean bill of financial health following an independent audit of its finances, county officials announced this week.
Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Comes to Berkeley County Feb. 7
Berkeley County residents will have access to low-cost veterinary services Saturday, Feb. 7 during a community pet care clinic hosted by Friends of the Berkeley County Animal Center and PETSinc. at 2 Springhall Drive in Goose Creek.
Moncks Corner Mosque Shooting Suspect Arrested in Florida
Authorities say a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting inside a Moncks Corner mosque that left one man hospitalized and prompted an intensive multi-agency investigation.
Pinopolis Lock Closure Extended Until Feb. 13
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pinopolis Lock will remain closed until Feb. 13, according to Santee Cooper.
Berkeley County Leaders Celebrate Opening of SC’s First Regional DNA Science...
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis joined local and regional leaders Monday to mark the opening of the Tri-County Biological Science Center, a first-of-its-kind regional DNA-testing collaboration in South Carolina.
Red Cross Assists Family After St. Stephen House Fire
American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a family displaced by a house fire in Berkeley County, providing emergency support after flames damaged a home on Carolina Drive in Saint Stephen early Monday morning.
