The Berkeley Observer
The Berkeley Observer is a dedicated, hyper-local news outlet that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC.
Fire Departments Merge with North Berkeley Fire District
Several fire departments in eastern Berkeley County have formally consolidated with the North Berkeley Fire District in a move county leaders say is designed to strengthen public safety.
Berkeley County Business Lifts Family After Tragedy
A Berkeley County family facing unimaginable loss this holiday season is getting a small measure of relief from a local insurance group stepping in to help.
Developer Acquires Moncks Corner Industrial Park in $3M Deal
The Moncks Corner property spans nearly 14 developed acres and includes four existing buildings, six concrete pads, and multiple yards of industrial space.
New Emergency Director Named in Berkeley County
Berkeley County has appointed Cole Shirley as its new director of emergency management, placing a seasoned public safety professional in charge of planning for disasters and coordinating responses to crises across the county.
Celebrate The Season Returns Nov. 28 to Dec. 30
Celebrate The Season is marking its 15th year of festive lights, family fun, and charitable giving with every ticket sold supporting local nonprofits.
Man Killed in Late-Night Crash at Intersection: Berkeley County Coroner
A 27-year-old man from North Carolina was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night at a Charleston intersection, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Ladson Man Busted After Deputies Find 59 Grams of Meth Hidden...
One Lowcountry man’s “trick” didn’t fool Berkeley County deputies this Halloween season.
Berkeley County to Hold Annual Delinquent Tax Sale Oct. 27
Berkeley County will hold its 2025 Delinquent Tax Sale later this month, offering both in-person and online bidding for those interested in purchasing properties with unpaid taxes.
Ticketing Glitch Delays Cypress Gardens’ ‘Halloween in the Swamp’ Online Sales;...
Tickets for Cypress Gardens’ popular “Halloween in the Swamp” event were expected to go on sale Wednesday, October 1, but a glitch in the county’s online ticketing system left frustrated buyers without confirmations and in some cases, with multiple pending charges.
Fire Destroys Goose Creek Home, Damages 4 Others; One Dog Killed
A fast-moving fire tore through a home in the Townes subdivision off Indigo Lane on Friday afternoon, spreading to several nearby houses before firefighters were able to bring the flames under control.
