Many Berkeley Modern Quilt Guild members in Bonneau recently entered quilts in Charleston’s Cobblestone Quilt Show in North Charleston.
Nexton announces swift leasing on Publix-anchored mixed-use center
Molly Owens-John filed and announced her candidacy Saturday, March 16, for Berkeley County Auditor.
Editor’s note: Child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these crimes. “Pornography” can imply the child was a consenting participant. Globally, the term child pornography is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.
A North Carolina man is dead after being shot Wednesday, March 20, by off-duty Summerville police officer Anthony DeLustro near Chick-fil-A on North Main Street in Summerville.
Berkeley County School District board members unanimously approved a record-breaking incentive for those who work in special education.
Berkeley County Government is hosting five public engagement sessions on its new Greenbelt Program. Community members will have the opportunity to share ideas on what land should be protected in Berkeley County and how to improve access to outdoor recreation.
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites Berkeley County residents to participate in its poetry contest for a chance to win a first-, second- or third-place prize in the following age levels:
The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall Farms in Mt. Pleasant is a long-standing family tradition. Fresh-picked strawberries, carnival rides and a variety of entertainment provide a reason for everyone in the family to spend some time on the farm.
Valinda Miller opened Turning Page Bookshop in 2019. She started a GoFundMe to keep the business open. More than $4,600 has been raised, and with that community support, she has been able to pay her landlord. But time is running out; she has until the end of May.
It was once just a clump of grass roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. Still, an effort began two years ago to change that. On Saturday, March 16, the American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek dedicated the memorial honoring military service and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) received a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties with the skill-building and mentoring support they need to succeed in …
Wilson Baggett, who has served as Berkeley County’s Assessor for the past 15 years, announced that he is running for Berkeley County Auditor this past week. Filing for the office opened Saturday, March 15.
In the Wednesday, March 13, edition of The Berkeley Independent, we published a story headlined, “Pinopolis Basin’s people after the war.” The article included inaccurate, offensive characterizations of formerly enslaved Black people in post-Civil War South Carolina and the conditions they faced.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday, March 19, the arrest of Ryan Nicholas Langdon, 31, of Goose Creek, on six charges linked to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Under the state government budget (H 5100, H 5101), approved by the House this past week and sent to the Senate, public school teachers and state employees would receive raises. The budget also includes $500 million in property tax relief for homeowners, with an average credit of $359, and $…
Berkeley Electric Cooperative members have given the not-for-profit utility high approval ratings statewide and nationally.
Operation was conducted after law enforcement received multiple tips about suspicious activity
The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is hosting a Spotlight on Local Women of Note from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Moncks Corner Library, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on its PY2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which addresses local housing and community development needs.
The flyover broke the quiet of a morning in the woods of The South Carolina Air National Guard’s jets honoring the memory of Gen. Francis Marion. The commemoration at his burial site — Belle Isle — was Tuesday, Feb. 27. General Francis Marion DAR and Col. Hezekiah Maham SAR hosted this year’…
At 6:27 p.m. Sunday, March 11, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell’s office received notification of a head-on traffic collision on North Highway 17A in Bonneau, resulting in a fatality.
Congratulations to Bonnie Crawford for her service to the Berkeley County School System.
Cordero Prioleau, 35, of Ladson, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to bank fraud.
The Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open positions from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the county administration building, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.
Octavia Lashay Rivers, 40, of Goose Creek, was charged with one count of Fraudulent Acquisition or Use of Food Stamps valued at $10,000 or more and one count of Forgery valued at less than $10,000. Rivers was booked at the Berkeley County Detention Center.
The city of Goose Creek purchased the Wedding and Prayer Chapel and the lot it sits on at the intersection of Highway 176 and Old Moncks Corner Road this past year to transform the location into a new use: the Goose Creek Collective Arts Building that will serve as a focal point for the city…
At its Monday, Feb. 26, meeting, the Berkeley County Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission.
Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help fund and implement initiatives, programs and projects designed to increase litter prevention across Berkeley County.
At 2:52 a.m. Saturday, March 2, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell’s office was notified of a traffic accident on I-26 West Bound 203 that resulted in a fatality.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for a site-based assessment March 11-14 as part of a four-year process for re-accreditation administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA).
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is co-hosting “Garden and Grow: Vegetables” with Christopher Burtt, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Area Horticulture Agent, for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Monc…
After our week of furlough for House members, a time we used to strategically plan for what lies ahead, I returned to Columbia this week energized and ready to continue making progress on several key bills and initiatives. This week was full of significant legislative advancements, reflectin…
The Moncks Corner Library will have a Resume and Interview preparation class from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Resume Writing and Job Interview Preparation will give customers ages 16 and older resume enhancement and job interview preparation skills.
As if those who use Red Bank haven’t been through enough with the ongoing and costly sewer project there is more to come. A while back Berkeley County officials accepted a bid to replace aging sewer lines with larger pipes to increase capacity.
Berkeley Middle School's sixth-grade boys club recently raised $450 via a Valentines Day-themed fundraiser and donated the money to My Sister’s House.
Imagine being on a stage, but not just any stage – a theater on Broadway in Manhattan.
State Rep. JA Moore (D-Charleston) and the South Carolina Department of Transportation are having a town hall from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at the city of Goose Creek Fire Department Headquarters, 201 Button Hall Ave. to discuss infrastructure and its connection to economic developm…
It was February 1963 when the giant of a man called “Tiny” starred in the most fantastical chapter in the history of the Daytona 500.
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell’s office was contacted by a local hospital in reference to a death of a patient that was involved in a Thursday, Feb. 22, traffic accident on Interstate 26 near mile marker 194.
From the Charleston News and Courier, Dec. 30, 1932
The Berkeley County Library System is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Moncks Corner Library for all ages and skill levels. It will feature a competition on the Nintendo Switch with one-versus-one elimination rounds, claiming one winner as champ…
The Board of Governors (BOG) of the South Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) voted unanimously on Jan. 27 to accept the charter request of the Fort Dorchester Chapter in the Summerville, Goose Creek and Ladson areas.
South Carolina Rep. Joe Jefferson is a Democrat representing House District 102, encompassing parts of Berkeley and Dorchester counties. He is a full-time legislator and real estate investor elected to his current seat in 2005.
Leonardo DRS, through its subsidiary, DRS Naval Power Systems, announced that it selected Berkeley County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation this past week. The company’s approximate net investment of $120 million will create 58 new jobs.
Berkeley County Coroner Darnell D. Hartwell was born in Charleston in 1984 and was raised in the northern part of Berkeley County. He is a 2003 graduate of Timberland High School.
“The Verdant Beauty of Cypress,” drawn by Stratford High School senior Ash Trespicio, will grace the cover of the annual Home Telecom Directory this year after winning first place in the 2024 Home Telecom Directory Art Challenge competition.
Communities in Berkeley County anticipate continued significant growth in the future, and understanding the future of the county’s infrastructure is paramount. In light of this, the Berkeley Chamber is presenting an exclusive session at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Berkeley/Charleston/Do…
As we approach the annual Francis Marion Memorial Service at Belle Isle Plantation gravesite (4 miles west of Pineville) at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, I’d like to bring an always interesting topic of which the patriot felt necessary toward the rebuilding of our country: education.
In a collaborative effort to provide educational resources for the community, the Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is co-hosting the Lowcountry Educational Admissions Representative Network (L.E.A.R.N.) Spring College Fair. The event is from 2-5 p.m. Friday, March 15, and will take plac…
In a significant stride towards professional development, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. announced the successful completion of its Fast Track training program by two agents affiliated with Weichert, Realtors - Palm Realty Group in Moncks Corner.
The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) is expanding its Information. Inspiration. Illumination collection. Two new additions, focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM), are set to provide insights and practical applications for library users.
The Berkeley County Library System hosts Adult Bingo from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Moncks Corner Library. The Friends of the Berkeley County Library will provide refreshments. Learn new things about people in your surroundings and earn prizes. For more information on adult B…
W.A.V.E., which stands for Wildlife Awareness & Viewing Etiquette, is a half-day educational workshop led by Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network to promote responsible boating and viewing etiquette of the marine wildlife of South Carolina, with a focus on bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles…