Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed Tuesday by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to be sworn into her new role. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 11 of the South Carolina Constitution, Lieutenant Governor Henry McMaster officially assumed the role of governor as soon as Gov. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley County leaders have inched closer to changing the current form of government and eliminating the county’s long-standing supervisor position. In a 6-2 vote, council advanced first reading of the measure on Friday. Two more readings are needed before it’s then put to a public vote. If council approves the ordinance during the third reading, voters would have […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler wants to talk shop with the city’s business community. The Mayor is inviting Goose Creek business owners and business leaders to a town meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 at City Hall. On the agenda is a discussion of the city’s strategic plans, with an emphasis on how those plans will […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Following County Council’s vote at their December 12th meeting to seek a legal opinion from the Attorney General on the makeup and responsibilities of the Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee, Berkeley County Attorney John O. Williams submitted a formal request to Alan Wilson’s office yesterday. In his letter to the Attorney General, Williams asks General Wilson for […]
BONNEAU, S.C. – County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced today that Berkeley County Government and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with community partners, will be hosting a Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Bonneau. The meeting will be held from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of the […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The city of Goose Creek isn’t the only municipality considering a new logo. Moncks Corner leaders are looking to do the same. Recently, residents had the opportunity to choose from several town logos through an online survey. “Right now, the town does not really have a logo. It has a seal,” stated Mayor Michael Lockliear. “A logo is about branding, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Amid the record turnout during Tuesday’s historic election, a 2014 Stratford High School grad made history of sorts by likely becoming the youngest elected official in South Carolina. Phillip Habib, 20, was elected as Berkeley County’s Soil and Water District Commissioner on November 8th. “It is the utmost honor to have been chosen by the residents of Berkeley County,” stated […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Thousands of voters flocked to the polls in records numbers in Berkeley County on Tuesday. In fact, some voters say they waited as long as two hours to cast their vote. According to election officials, out of the more than 117,000 registered voters in Berkeley County, nearly 60 percent of them went to the polls to vote in […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–So far, Berkeley County voter turnout in Tuesday’s General Election has been huge. According to election officials, some voters began showing up at the polls as early as 6 a.m. in Berkeley County. “We expect about 75% of the registered voters to vote today, that would be roughly 90,000 voters,” stated Adam Hammons, the director for Berkeley County […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A sparkling, 35,000-square-foot Activity Center will soon be a reality in Goose Creek, as City Council members held a groundbreaking ceremony for its construction on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The building will connect to the existing Community Center via a covered walkway at the City’s Municipal Center complex. It is expected to be completed in 2018. The Activity Center […]
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