The Berkeley Observer

The Pinopolis Lock, a key part of South Carolina’s inland waterway system, will shut down for scheduled maintenance beginning Thursday, Jan. 8, and remain closed through Friday, Jan. 23, according to Santee Cooper.

Berkeley County officials are inviting residents to learn more about a planned intersection improvement project in Ladson during a public information meeting later this month.

Shoppers in Goose Creek are getting their first look inside a newly remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market, as the store officially reopened following a renovation aimed at improving convenience and the overall customer experience.

Berkeley County Library System announced that storytime programs for children from birth to age 5 will resume at every library location starting the week of Jan. 5 through April 20, 2026.

Berkeley County is asking residents to help shape the future of affordable housing and community development as it prepares a new five-year strategic plan tied to federal funding.

As the New Year begins, women from across Berkeley County and the greater Lowcountry are being invited to pause, reflect and reconnect at a faith-centered gathering set for Saturday, Jan. 17.

Residents across parts of Berkeley County reported hearing and feeling what they described as an explosion late Sunday night, prompting an emergency response and an extensive search by Central Berkeley Fire & EMS, officials said.

Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with local and state law enforcement agencies on New Year’s Eve as part of a joint traffic enforcement operation aimed at improving roadway safety during the busy holiday.

Berkeley County is inviting local nonprofits and community organizations to compete for a key federal funding source to strengthen underserved neighborhoods.

Berkeley County deputies arrested an 18‑year‑old North Charleston man after a high‑speed pursuit that stretched across multiple counties and began during a proactive patrol targeting street racing activity, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.