The Berkeley Observer

Emergency crews are urging boaters to get off Lake Moultrie immediately as severe weather moves across Berkeley County, prompting multiple water rescues Sunday afternoon. (FILE IMAGE) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Emergency crews are urging boaters to get off Lake Moultrie immediately as severe weather moves across Berkeley County, prompting multiple water rescues Sunday afternoon.

As temperatures climb and families head outdoors for beach trips, ball games, pool days and backyard barbecues, South Carolina health officials are warning that the summer sun may pose a greater threat than many realize. SOUTH CAROLINA — As temperatures climb and families head outdoors for beach trips, ball games, pool days and backyard barbecues, South Carolina health officials are warning that the summer sun may pose a greater threat than many realize.

A Berkeley County animal advocacy group is inviting residents to gather at Stone's Throw Brewing later this month for an event that combines cold drinks, food, fundraising and some very unpredictable chickens. GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — If you’ve ever played bingo, chances are you’ve never played it quite like this.

A Moncks Corner man was killed early Friday after his vehicle veered off Cypress Gardens Road and struck a tree, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. (FILE IMAGE) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A Moncks Corner man was killed early Sunday after his vehicle veered off Cypress Gardens Road and struck a tree, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred around 1:21 a.m. on June 14, when a 2020 Dodge Charger left the roadway and struck a tree.

Earlier in the week, district officials hosted a similar celebration for Midtown Middle, which will serve students in the rapidly expanding Nexton area. (CREDIT: Berkeley County School District) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Berkeley County School District is preparing to open the doors to two brand-new schools this fall, a milestone district leaders say reflects the rapid growth occurring across the county.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Wednesday the completion of a three-year expansion project at Berkeley Hospital, a sweeping undertaking that doubled the hospital's bed capacity, expanded critical services and added hundreds of healthcare jobs to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions. (CREDIT: Roper St. Francis Healthcare) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — One of Berkeley County’s largest healthcare investments in decades has reached a major milestone.

In Berkeley County, where golf carts are everywhere from Cane Bay to Moncks Corner to the lake communities, it’s important to remember that a golf cart on a public road is still a motor vehicle — and the law treats it like one. (CREDIT: Pixabay) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Saturday is National Golf Cart Day, a fun little holiday celebrating the evolution of the golf cart — from a quiet course companion to a popular neighborhood ride.

Berkeley County officials are urging residents to think twice before throwing away old lithium-ion batteries, warning that improper disposal can create serious fire and explosion hazards at local waste facilities. (FILE IMAGE) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County officials are urging residents to think twice before throwing away old lithium-ion batteries, warning that improper disposal can create serious fire and explosion hazards at local waste facilities.

Berkeley County officials announced Friday that Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will officially open to the public on June 29, giving visitors access to a swimming beach along the shores of Lake Moultrie for the first time. (CREDIT: Nikki Gaskins Campbell/The Berkeley Observer) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County residents will soon have a new place to cool off this summer.

As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common on streets, trails and neighborhoods across Moncks Corner, town leaders are preparing to consider a new ordinance aimed at improving safety for riders, pedestrians and motorists alike.