BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Discussions of illegal immigration and refugee resettlement continue to be two hot-button topics that divide Americans from coast to coast. But how do most people really feel about these issues? Well, it honestly depends on which polls you believe. What the Polls Say When it comes to illegal immigration, a Pew Research Center survey found that a solid majority […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The month of May has been proclaimed Building Safety Month in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Michael Heitzler signed the proclamation on the morning of May 8 at City Hall. The proclamation recognizes that the city’s “growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens. “Our […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC- Berkeley County Government is inviting Vietnam War veterans to attend a special County Council meeting on May 22, where they will be pinned with a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin and thanked for their service and sacrifice. The ceremony will start at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. The ceremony is […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler’s town meetings continue this week, as residents of the Boulder Bluff and Beverly Hills neighborhoods are invited to discuss the city’s strategic plan. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at City Hall. Each town meeting includes a presentation by Mayor Heitzler on the city’s long-range goals, as well as […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County ranked among the top 10 counties in South Carolina for getting the most ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes, according to data recently released from SmartAsset. SmartAsset is a financial technology company that just released its third annual study, showing a property tax rate of 0.52 percent in Berkeley County. In addition to property taxes, the study […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced this morning that the Charleston Area Transportation Study Policy Committee approved an additional $9 Million for the Clements Ferry Road Phase 1 widening project. This project is currently under construction from I-526 to Jack Primus Road by Banks Construction Company, with a contract completion date of late 2019. The Phase […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The fiscal year 2016 financial audit for Berkeley County showed continued improvement from the 2015 and 2014 reports. The County’s received an “Unmodified Opinion” from its outside auditors, Scott and Company. This represents the best possible opinion it can receive. The report reflects Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler’s first full fiscal year in office, from July 2015 to […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County officials recently announced its new campaign “Keep Berkeley Beautiful,” joining the Keep America Beautiful affiliate. A kick-off meeting will be held Monday, February 13 at 1 pm in Council Chambers of the Administrative Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. The meeting is to help the county obtain its membership with Keep […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Government will hold a public meeting on Monday – February 6, 2017 – to study the preparations before, actions during, and responses after Hurricane Matthew by the county and its emergency partners. The meeting will begin at 3PM in the Council Chambers of the Berkeley County Administrative Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler delivered his State of Berkeley County 2017 address Wednesday. During the address, which Peagler called his “Berkeley County is Open for Business, and Berkeley County Means Business” address, he highlighted the nearly $1.5 billion in economic development investments and the nearly 5,000 new jobs announced in his first two years in […]
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