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More than 300 new apartments and townhomes are opening along the rapidly growing Highway 176 corridor in Berkeley County, adding another major residential development near some of the county’s largest employment centers. The post 324-Unit Apartment Community Opens Along Hwy. 176 in Berkeley County first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, faces two counts of first-offense trafficking in persons and two counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk or causing harm, according to four arrest warrants issued in Berkeley County. The post Berkeley County Mother Accused of Trafficking Daughters for Money, Drugs first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Drivers traveling along Interstate 26 in Berkeley County should prepare for overnight lane closures and traffic slowdowns this weekend as crews continue work on the I-26 widening and SC 27 interchange project. The post I-26 Traffic Shifts, Lane Closures Planned in Berkeley County first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
A new barbershop is settling into Moncks Corner after celebrating its soft opening July 16, and its owner is looking to make an impact beyond the barber chair by rewarding local students for success in the classroom. The post New Moncks Corner Barbershop Rewards Honor Roll Students With Free Haircuts first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who represents portions of Berkeley County in Congress and resides in the county, has introduced legislation that would prohibit federal funding for research involving gender-transition medical treatments, including certain surgeries, hormone treatments and puberty-blocking drugs. The post Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Block Federal Funding for Gender-Transition Research…
Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater will not seek another term, bringing an approaching end to nearly a decade of service to the city and opening the door for new leadership at City Hall. The post Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater Will Not Seek Re-election first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Three men have been arrested after surveillance video captured several people boarding a houseboat without permission and rummaging through property in the Moncks Corner area, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The post 3 Arrested After Surveillance Video Captures Houseboat Burglary in Moncks Corner Area first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
A Berkeley County sheriff’s deputy was injured early Tuesday morning after another driver rear-ended the deputy’s vehicle while the deputy was working traffic control near an Interstate 26 construction zone. The post Berkeley County Deputy Injured after Vehicle Rear-Ended on I-26 first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
A juvenile was taken to the hospital after being shot Friday evening in Moncks Corner, according to police. The post Juvenile Shot in Moncks Corner, Police Investigating first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
More than 40 dogs and puppies have been rescued from a rural Berkeley County property as authorities investigate an alleged animal cruelty case involving conditions commonly associated with dogfighting operations. The post More Than 40 Dogs, Puppies Rescued in Berkeley County Animal Cruelty Investigation first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Water levels at Lake Moultrie have fallen below Santee Cooper’s normal operating range as ongoing drought conditions and rainfall shortages continue across South Carolina. The post Santee Cooper Activates Drought Plan as Lake Levels Drop first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Courtney Martin, the Democratic candidate for Berkeley County Council District 5, says that growth is happening too quickly. Martin believes development has outpaced infrastructure and the county needs to slow the pace while roads, schools, public safety and other services catch up. The post Courtney Martin Takes Aim at Growth in Berkeley County Council Bid first appeared on The Berkeley Observer…
Capt. Christopher M. Wooten has been promoted to commander of SC Highway Patrol Troop 6, which includes Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper counties. The post Goose Creek Native Named Commander of South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 6 first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
