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The Berkeley Observer We are a dedicated online publication that covers local news in Berkeley County, SC. The U.S. Census Bureau already ranks Berkeley Co. They want it NOW.

as the 35th fastest growing county in the country. In South Carolina, it is not only considered the biggest county but also the fastest growing. With that in mind, The Berkeley Observer launched in January 2014 in order to cover news regularly impacting the state’s largest coastal area. We are the first news outlet based strictly online dedicated to covering the county to the fullest extent. We fu

lly understand how the Internet is changing how people get their news. People don't want to wait to see the big story published in the paper. By then it's old news. We also fully understand how social media is such a power player in the delivery of news. That's why you'll find us on Twitter, Facebook and instagram. Oh, yeah--we have the only news app available for just Berkeley County. Download it today for FREE! Ultimately, we strive to be a voice for all municipalities and communities–Moncks Corner, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Daniel Island, St. Stephen, Jamestown, Cross, Bonneau, Huger, Cordesville, Lebanon, Alvin, etc. Our neighboring counties, specifically Charleston, have several forms of media covering the news of the day, so it only makes sense that the largest county in the state should receive the same attention. And that’s where we come in!

Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater will not seek another term, bringing an approaching end to nearly a decade of service t...
08/21/2026

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.

Three men have been arrested after surveillance video captured several people boarding a houseboat without permission an...
08/20/2026

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.

Hutchinson Apartments, a new 324-unit multifamily community in Nexton, is now open and leasing at Pine Hollow Drive and ...
08/20/2026

Hutchinson Apartments, a new 324-unit multifamily community in Nexton, is now open and leasing at Pine Hollow Drive and Highway 176.

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 new barbershop is settling into Moncks Corner, and its owner is looking to make an impact beyond the barber chair by r...
08/20/2026

A new barbershop is settling into Moncks Corner, and its owner is looking to make an impact beyond the barber chair by rewarding local students for success in the classroom.

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.

Drivers traveling along Interstate 26 in Berkeley County should prepare for overnight lane closures and traffic slowdown...
08/20/2026

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.

A Berkeley County woman is facing human trafficking and child neglect charges after investigators say two girls told aut...
08/20/2026

A Berkeley County woman is facing human trafficking and child neglect charges after investigators say two girls told authorities they were repeatedly sexually assaulted by multiple men and that their mother knowingly allowed the men access to them in exchange for money and illegal drugs.

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.

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who represents portions of Berkeley County in Congress and resides in the county, has introduced l...
08/20/2026

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.

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 dru...

Water levels at Lake Moultrie have fallen below Santee Cooper’s normal operating range as ongoing drought conditions and...
08/15/2026

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.

Officers with the Moncks Corner Police Department responded to Bonnitt Street at approximately 5:22 p.m. after receiving...
08/15/2026

Officers with the Moncks Corner Police Department responded to Bonnitt Street at approximately 5:22 p.m. after receiving a report of a gunshot victim.

A juvenile was taken to the hospital after being shot Friday evening in Moncks Corner, according to police.

More than 40 dogs and puppies have been rescued from a rural Berkeley County property as authorities investigate an alle...
08/14/2026

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.

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