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ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – Residents in St. Stephen have a new place to get a freshly brewed “cup of Joe.” Lowcountry Coffee Company officially opened its doors for business Saturday morning. Mayor John Rivers helped kick off the shop’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to the owner, the community’s support has been much appreciated. “We are truly blessed to be a part […] The post New Coffee Shop Opens In St. Stephen first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Williamsburg County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

MANNING, S.C. — In a Monday night meeting in the Manning High School lecture hall, the board sat together and voted to approve the upcoming fiscal year budget which included state-mandated pay raises for employees. The Clarendon County school board has faced a lot of new challenges this year...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) – One person was killed after a crash on U.S. 52 near W O Shay Road in Florence County.  According to Lance Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway patrol, the driver of a 2017 Kia Sedan was traveling south on U.S. 52 when the driver ran off the road right and […]

WPDE — 94-year-old Mable H. Graham of Bennettsville in Marlboro County and Josie McElveen of the Olanta community in Florence County both have Century plants growing in their yard. Graham said her late husband, Rev. Willis Graham, planted it more than 30 years ago. She added all of a...

SUMTER, S.C. — A Clarendon County man has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash that happened on Friday morning in Sumter County. According to a statement from the Sumter County Coroner's Office, the crash was reported around 9 a.m. at the intersection of South Lafayette Drive and Fulton Street in Sumter.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who may be connected to two burglaries this week. Deputies said the individuals were captured on security cameras in two separate incidents — at the 521 Mini-Mart on June 1 and the Valero gas station on E. […]

We have reports that some Marion County citizens have received telephone scam calls recently. The caller claims to be from the Florence County Sheriff's Office and states that you are wanted for failing to appear for jury duty. Please be aware that you will not receive calls from law enforcement of this nature. Law Enforcement will not call and threaten you with a warrant over jury duty. If you receive a call that you believe to be suspicious, always ask for a callback number and the name of the officer. If you feel it is suspicious contact your local law enforcement agency.

Forty students were recognized for completing the requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing program. Rylee Goff of New Zion (29111) Alanah Green of Turbeville (29162) Collin McKenzie of Pinewood (29125) Kristen Pope of Turbeville (29162) Central Carolina Technical College is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that is...

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — On June 4, 2022, a graduation celebration in the St. Paul community turned into a time of mourning, and the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is continuing to make arrests a year later. The night was meant to be full of excitement as students graduated but...

Drema Durham of Manning completed the requirements for a Pharmacy Technician Certificate from CCTC. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate curriculum is a formal academic training program that prepares individuals to become pharmacy technicians. These allied health professionals assist and support licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications and other health care products to patients. Under the direction of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions, in compliance with specific policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care for their patients.

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — A two-vehicle crash in Clarendon County on Wednesday has claimed one life and sent two drivers to the hospital, officials say. Corporal Tyler Tidwell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened just before noon on Wednesday in the area of U.S. Highway 301 and Alderman Camp Road.

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Lake City is embarking upon several projects to improve and revitalize the community, including the demolition of more than three dozen dilapidated houses and buildings, according to city officials. Officials said the first handful of privately-owned structures slated for demolition are made possible thanks...

Manning Lions Club member Lion Joe McNeil was awarded the Lions International President’s Award at the Lions District 32 State Convention Apr. 29, 2023 in Florence, SC. The award was presented by LCI International Directors Lion Ron Keller from Ohio and Lion Diane Pitts representing South Carolina. This Award...

Three Berkeley County communities have some of the fastest growing home prices in South Carolina The post 3 Berkeley County Towns Among Fastest-Growing Home Prices in SC first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.

On May 30, 2023 at approximately 1:00 AM deputies with the Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a shooting with victims at 2525 Whippoorwill Road, Effingham, SC. Investigators arrested Miken Roshell Johnson and charged him with three counts of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime. According to Investigators, following a verbal confrontation in the front yard which became physical, Johnson is alleged to have retreated inside the residence where he retrieved a firearm and shot multiple times into an occupied vehicle resulting in injuries to three of the occupants. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Moncks Corner are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Wednesday morning along Highway 52 near Oakley Road. Jaden Thomas Jack Hood, 19, of Bonneau, was arrested on multiple charges including leaving an accident scene resulting in death, felony driving under the influence, and a first offense driving […]

The Manning High School class of 1960 held its 63rd reunion on April 22, 2023 at Porter Jacks in Manning SC. The Guest of Honor was a beloved former teacher Mrs. Sylvia Weinberg Clark, who was the youngest teacher at the time at Manning High School. Classmates and their families...

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Detention Center is dealing with overcrowding at the facility, according to Major Michael Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office. One man said his son had been in a holding cell, with other inmates, for 11 days. He didn't think that...

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) - Final preparations are underway for the four-day Lake City Juneteenth Festival. “This year we decided to spotlight some of the civic groups we have here, and African Americans that made their way and pioneered their way through Lake City,” said Assistant City Manager Joseph Cooper, who is also the chief of police.