The Berkeley Observer

A young child and two adults were pulled from the water by Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies after their boat capsized during a severe storm Saturday afternoon. (CREDIT: Berkeley County Sheriff's Office) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A small child and two adults were pulled from the water by Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies after their boat capsized during a severe storm Saturday afternoon. The rescue unfolded around 4:30 p.m. Aug.

More than 600 additional animals left Berkeley County's shelter system alive during the first year of a partnership with Charleston Animal Society, as euthanasia fell sharply and the county expanded efforts to keep animals out of the shelter in the first place.

Nexton is adding six new businesses to its growing commercial lineup, bringing more restaurants, wellness services and gathering spaces to the Summerville master-planned community. (PROVIDED) SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Nexton is adding six new businesses to its growing commercial lineup, bringing more restaurants, wellness services and gathering spaces to the Summerville master-planned community.

A 16-year-old has been arrested on attempted murder and several other charges after a man was shot multiple times at a Goose Creek-area home Monday, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. (Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay) GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — A 16-year-old has been arrested on attempted murder and several other charges after a man was shot multiple times at a Goose Creek-area home Monday, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded Aug.

As part of its free Small Business Workshop Series, Berkeley County Economic Development is hosting a “Business and Financial Management” workshop on Thursday, September 10, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner (FILE IMAGE) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – As part of its free Small Business Workshop Series, Berkeley County Economic Development is hosting a “Business and Financial Management” workshop on Thursday, September...

Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is looking for a local veteran or first responder to become the future homeowner of a specially designated “Heroes Build” home planned for Moncks Corner. (FILE IMAGE) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is looking for a local veteran or first responder to become the future homeowner of a specially designated “Heroes Build” home planned for Moncks Corner.

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. (CREDIT: City of Hanahan/YouTube) HANAHAN, S.C. — 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. Rainwater announced her decision in an Aug.

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.

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. (PROVIDED) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – 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.

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.(FILE IMAGE) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — 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.