BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Over 80 people attended the Francis Marion Memorial Service on Friday Feb. 27, 2015. Four organizations presented wreaths. There were 3 DAR chapters: General Marion’s Brigade of Moncks Corner, Margaret Gregg Gordon of Kingstree and Rebecca Pickens of Dillon, SC. The Marion Marauders Society, SCARNG of Mt. Pleasant also presented a wreath. The Belle Isle Garden Club decorated […]
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Sheriff Candidate Marty Housand Proposes And Signs Clean Campaign Pledge
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Marty Housand, a veteran law enforcement officer and currently a Republican candidate for Berkeley County sheriff announced that he is proposing a clean campaign pledge and is calling on all of the candidates to sign it. “Voters are tired of politics as usual. The circumstances surrounding the way our last sheriff left office was […]
Berkeley Co. School District Conducts Poll For Class Make Up Day
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Tuesday, the Berkeley Co. School District cancelled classes as a precautionary measure under the advisement of the National Weather Service and the Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center. Due to the cancellation of school, the Berkeley County School District must make up the school day. There are two remaining dates allocated as inclement weather make up days: Friday, […]
Former S.C. Trooper Marty Housand Announces Run For Sheriff
Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–At noon standing in front of his Family’s hardware store, Central True Value Hardware, Marty Housand formally announced his campaign today to become the next Berkeley County Sheriff. Housand is a veteran law enforcement officer having spent more than two decades on duty with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and as the former Police Chief […]
Thirty Year Active Lawman Dan Isgett Files For Berkeley County Sheriff
VIA PRESS RELEASE: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dan Isgett filed to run for the Republican nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff. This is to fill the term that was opened up when Wayne DeWitt resigned as Sheriff. The election will take place on April 21. “The people of Berkeley county deserve the best protection possible and the peace of mind that comes with […]
BCSO: Five Arrested And Nine Burglary Cases Cleared
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office simultaneously executed four search warrants in the Goose Creek and Summerville areas Thursday resulting in the recovery of approximately $20,000 in stolen property, including two firearms. According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies with the Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Selective Enforcement Team executed the warrants on two residences, […]
Law Enforcement Veteran Duane Lewis Announces Sheriff Candidacy
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Duane Lewis of Moncks Corner announced his candidacy for Berkeley County Sheriff today. “I plan to restore the public trust and confidence in the sheriff’s office,” Lewis said, “by promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and a culture of community service.” Lewis added that his three decades of law enforcement work, community ties, and 10 years of executive command experience […]
Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Suspended After CDV Arrest
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, BCSO deputy DeAngelo Scott has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation following a recent arrest. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has charged the 30-year-old with criminal domestic violence. According to the incident report, his girlfriend tried to enter Scott’s apartment by using her key […]
Berkeley Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Ollic Announces Sheriff Campaign
Moncks Corner, S.C. – With the launch of RickOllic.com today, Berkeley County Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Ollic announced his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff in the upcoming special election. “The path to a safer Berkeley County is ensuring we work together not apart,” said Ollic. “Experience and knowledge of the daily operations is key to […]
Gov. Haley Appoints Former BCSO Chief Deputy As Interim Sheriff
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—By executive order, Governor Nikki Haley has named former Berkeley County Chief Deputy Sheriff C. W. “Butch” Henerey as the new Sheriff of Berkeley County. Henerey will serve as Sheriff until a June special election is held. Today, he expressed his gratitude for the Governor’s appointment and eagerness to get started: “I am honored that Governor Haley has […]
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