News

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 07/17/2026 > moncks-corner-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-dorchester-county-shooting

Moncks Corner Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Dorchester County Shooting

55+ min ago  (236+ words) Authorities say 21-year-old was arrested at the scene after deputies found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A 21-year-old Moncks Corner man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities say a shooting Thursday night in Dorchester County left…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 07/14/2026 > goose-creek-promotes-21-year-department-veteran-to-police-chief

Goose Creek Promotes 21-Year Department Veteran To Police Chief

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (624+ words) Tom Hill was unanimously approved by city council and sworn in Tuesday by Mayor Greg Habib. GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — After more than two decades of rising through the ranks of the Goose Creek Police Department, Tom Hill has been named the…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 07/01/2026 > berkeley-county-sheriffs-office-issues-warning-about-fake-bond-court-scam

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning About Fake Bond Court Scam

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (378+ words) Officials say scammers are calling families and demanding immediate electronic payments to secure a loved one's release. BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing scam targeting families of recently arrested individuals, saying criminals are…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 06/29/2026 > st-stephen-stabbing-ruled-justifiable-homicide-after-armed-robbery-attempt

St. Stephen Stabbing Ruled Justifiable Homicide After Armed Robbery Attempt

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (498+ words) Victim shot twice, chased into woods and pistol-whipped before fatally stabbing attacker in self-defense; woman charged with obstruction. ST. STEPHEN, S.C. — A man who fatally stabbed another man after being shot twice during an attempted armed robbery in rural Berkeley County…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 06/12/2026 > inmate-dies-at-mcdougall-correctional-institution-berkeley-county-coroner-confirms

Inmate Dies at McDougall Correctional Institution, Berkeley County Coroner Confirms

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (203+ words) The Berkeley County Coroner's Office says Christopher Saunders was found unresponsive in his cell; death is not being investigated as a homicide or suicide. MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — An inmate at McDougall Correctional Institution has died after being found unresponsive in his…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 06/08/2026 > berkeley-county-unveils-major-jail-expansion-aimed-at-reducing-overcrowding-improving-safety

Berkeley County Unveils Major Jail Expansion Aimed at Reducing Overcrowding, Improving Safety

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1044+ words) MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County officials gathered Monday to mark the completion of a major expansion at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, a project county leaders say was necessary to address years of overcrowding while improving safety, medical care and rehabilitation opportunities…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 06/04/2026 > goose-creek-police-to-host-annual-hot-pursuit-5k

Goose Creek Police to Host Annual Hot Pursuit 5K

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) Race proceeds will help fund Operation Christmas Joy and Shop with a Badge GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — The Goose Creek Police Department is inviting runners, walkers and families to lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement next month for a cause…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 05/28/2026 > goose-creek-man-sentenced-after-fentanyl-laced-pills-lead-to-lawyers-death

Goose Creek Man Sentenced After Fentanyl-Laced Pills Lead to Lawyer’s Death

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (372+ words) Federal prosecutors say one pill proved fatal in a case that underscores the dangers of fentanyl CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after distributing fentanyl‑laced pills that led to the death…...

SC News
berkeleyobserver.com > 05/17/2026 > moncks-corner-chase-ends-in-arrest-after-woman-forced-into-trunk

Moncks Corner Chase Ends in Arrest After Woman Forced Into Trunk

2+ mon, 31+ min ago  (191+ words) Moncks Corner Police: Domestic violence call leads to multi‑agency pursuit and arrest MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A man is in custody after a violent domestic incident early Sunday morning that led to a high‑speed chase and crash along Highway…...

Google News
berkeleyobserver.com > 05/16/2026 > arrest-made-in-hit-and-run-that-killed-moncks-corner-woman-in-bonneau

Arrest Made in Hit‑and‑Run That Killed Moncks Corner Woman in Bonneau

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (243+ words) Rodney Dozier has been charged with hit and run involving death. BONNEAU, S.C. – Authorities have arrested a 52‑year‑old man in connection with a deadly hit‑and‑run that killed a Moncks Corner woman along North Highway 52 more than two months…...