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Berkeley County Reports First Heat-Related Death of 2026
Top Stories Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 12, 2026 0
Berkeley County has recorded its first heat-related death of the year, prompting officials to remind residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.
Inmate Dies at McDougall Correctional Institution, Berkeley County Coroner Confirms
Top Stories Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 12, 2026 0
An inmate at McDougall Correctional Institution has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
Kairos Mediterranean Opens in Goose Creek at Carnes Crossroads
Business Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 11, 2026 0
Kairos Mediterranean recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant at 2820 N. Main St., Suite A, in Goose Creek, with Mayor Greg Habib and members of city council joining restaurant representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Modern + Main Realty Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Moncks Corner
Business Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 11, 2026 0
Community members, local leaders and supporters gathered in downtown Moncks Corner this week to celebrate the grand opening of Modern + Main Realty.
Berkeley County Restaurant Report Card: 4 Eateries Receive “B” Grades in Latest Health Inspections
Health The Berkeley Observer - June 11, 2026 0
If you're planning your next meal out, the latest South Carolina Department of Public Health inspection reports offer a glimpse into how local restaurants performed during recent health inspections.
19-Year-Old Moncks Corner Man Identified in Fatal Foxbank Plantation Shooting
Top Stories Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 11, 2026 0
Authorities have identified the victim killed in a Wednesday afternoon shooting near Foxbank Plantation as 19-year-old Austin T. Bile of Moncks Corner.
1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured After Shooting Near Moncks Corner Gas Station
Mugshots Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 10, 2026 0
A reported armed robbery in the Foxbank Plantation area of Moncks Corner turned deadly Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person dead, another critically injured and prompting a large law enforcement response.
Reformed Church Plant Explores Expansion Into Berkeley County, Lowcountry
Top Stories Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 10, 2026 0
A church denomination with roots stretching back more than a century is exploring the possibility of planting a new congregation in the Lowcountry, after hearing from local families seeking a church grounded in historic Reformed theology and biblical authority.
Former Bonneau Town Employee Charged with Embezzlement of Public Funds
Top Stories The Berkeley Observer - June 10, 2026 0
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Wednesday that Jorden Brooke Humbert, 26, of St. Stephen, was arrested and charged with embezzlement of public funds following an investigation by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
Berkeley County EMS Honored for Lifesaving Cardiac and Pediatric Trauma Care
Health Nikki Gaskins Campbell - June 10, 2026 0
Berkeley County EMS has earned two major recognitions for its emergency medical response efforts, including the highest level of cardiac care recognition from the American Heart Association and special honors for pediatric trauma care from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.