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SCDOT Project Would Replace 45-Foot Bridge On Cypress Gardens Road
According to SCDOT, the proposed project in Berkeley County is to replace a 45-foot bridge on S-9 (Cypress Gardens Road) over Canterhill Swamp. The post SCDOT Project Would Replace 45-Foot Bridge On Cypress Gardens Road first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Home Telecom Renews $200K Partnership With SC Research Authority
SCRA contributes to the IPF to support companies and researchers in advancing impactful technologies in South Carolina. The post Home Telecom Renews $200K Partnership With SC Research Authority first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, Museum Collaborate On New Exhibit
This unique exhibit allows attendees to explore Wassamasaw culture, history, and preservation efforts. The post Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, Museum Collaborate On New Exhibit first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War
The Berkeley 250 Frances Marion Commission will host a free public event on Aug. 15th featuring noted author and historian Bill Segars in conjunction with the Daniel Island Historical Society. The post Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Nexton officials announced Wednesday the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families. This is the fourth location for seasoned franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Doby’s Bridge) and The Goddard […] The post Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Deer hunters in Berkeley County and across the state, keep an eye on your mailbox: deer tags should be arriving soon, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination license or sportsman license, which will be valid on Aug. 15, […] The post Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Adult Killed, 2 Children Injured Walking On Hwy. 41 in St. Stephen
ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – On Friday, July 20, 2024, at 9:06 pm the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of an auto vs pedestrian accident on Forty One Road in St. Stephen where an adult and two children were struck by a vehicle. One victim the adult was pronounced deceased on scene from injuries sustained in the accident. The victim […] The post Adult Killed, 2 Children Injured Walking On Hwy. 41 in St. Stephen first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office to Take Break from On Patrol: Live
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office announced it will take a hiatus from the popular REELZ television show, On Patrol: Live. The post Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office to Take Break from On Patrol: Live first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot Near Summerville Chick-Fil-A
The victim, who is not law enforcement, has been identified as Michael P. O’Neal, 39, of North Carolina, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said. The post Berkeley County Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot Near Summerville Chick-Fil-A first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Retrial Set For Berkeley County Jeweler Accused Of Killing Wife
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A new trial date has been set for a Berkeley County jeweler accused of killing his wife nearly a decade ago. On May 4, 2016, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged Michael Colucci, formerly of Moncks Corner, with the murder of his wife, Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci. Ultimately, his 2018 trial ended in a mistrial after the […] The post Retrial Set For Berkeley County Jeweler Accused Of Killing Wife first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Red Cross Assists Family of 10 in Berkeley County After Fire Damages Home
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Buckeye Lane in Summerville, was damaged by fire Tuesday evening. The Red Cross is helping ten people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources. This March, the American Red Cross of South Carolina […] The post Red Cross Assists Family of 10 in Berkeley County After Fire Damages Home first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Nearly Century-Old St. Stephen School To Be Torn Down
County officials said they plan to save as much of the existing brick from the old school as possible to be used in the construction of the new building. The post Nearly Century-Old St. Stephen School To Be Torn Down first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
BCSD Approves $10K Bonus For Special Education Teachers
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County School District board members unanimously approved a record-breaking incentive for those who work in special education. At Monday night’s board meeting, board members approved the designation of more than $5.1 million from Fund Balance to provide a $10,000 retention and recruitment incentive to all special education classroom teachers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as […] The post BCSD Approves $10K Bonus For Special Education Teachers first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Downtown Nexton’s The Ames is Now Leasing, Nears Completion
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Nexton officials announced Tuesday that The Ames multifamily community in Downtown Nexton is now leasing. Developed by Charleston-based Woodfield Development, the community is estimated to be completed next month. “Woodfield’s history as a development company is deeply rooted in the Carolinas. As longtime Charleston residents, the Nexton community is our backyard, and we are deeply invested in its overarching vision […] The post Downtown Nexton’s The Ames is Now Leasing, Nears Completion first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Goose Creek Man Facing 6 Charges Linked To Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
Investigators said Ryan Nicholas Langdon solicited and traveled to meet a person he believed to be a minor for sex, encouraged them to produce child sexual abuse material, and sent sexually explicit material to a person he believed to be a minor. The post Goose Creek Man Facing 6 Charges Linked To Sexual Exploitation Of Minor first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
9 Arrested During Joint Operation Targeting Illegal Activity in Goose Creek Motel
Nine people are in jail following a joint operation to target illegal activity in a Goose Creek motel, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Monday. The post 9 Arrested During Joint Operation Targeting Illegal Activity in Goose Creek Motel first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
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