Berkeley County will hold a primary runoff election for the County Council District 6 race on Tuesday, June 28. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Out of the 144,607 registered voters in Berkeley County, 26,386 (18.25 percent) cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary, according to election officials.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved approximately $1.2 million for Berkeley County to use to address public facilities, economic development, housing, public services, and other eligible activities.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – With the June 14 primary looming, The Berkeley Observer is profiling candidates seeking political office throughout Berkeley County. To be featured, candidates can answer a series of questions provided by The Berkeley Observer. Thursday’s feature includes an interview with Danny Mazzell, a Republican who is currently running for Berkeley County coroner. Here is why Mazzell says he is the best candidate […]

Darnell Harwell is running for Berkeley County coroner in the June 14 primary.

HANAHAN, S.C. – The City of Hanahan confirmed Tuesday it will soon be looking for a new city administrator following Mike Cochran’s resignation. Officials said city council received Cochran’s resignation at the May 10 council meeting. He has accepted another position and will be relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. His last day with the city will be […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County has awarded approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to seven different local nonprofits and municipalities. The money stems from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will provide Berkeley County communities with resources to address unique community development needs.   Funding has been awarded to the following local […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – As the South Carolina June 14 Primary Election approaches, Berkeley County Election Officials and the S.C. Election Commission are issuing new information about voting. Earlier this month, Governor Henry McMaster signed an early voting bill into law, replacing in-person absentee voting with a two-week early voting period for all qualified voters in the state. Read more […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County government has received two top awards in connection to its unique programs that employ people with disabilities. The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities named the county the “2020-2021 Large Employer of the Year.” In addition, the Summerville Mayor’s Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities named the county “Employer of the […]

Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 20 at 5 p.m.