BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Thursday morning, Chief Deputy Mike Cochran confirmed that Sheriff Duane Lewis met with Elaine Barnett, a candidate for Berkeley County Council; Stephen Smith, a candidate for the S.C. House of Representatives; and Donald Bailey, a concerned citizen and resident of Berkeley County. The meeting, Cochran stated, regarded allegations of possible ethics violations against Representative Samuel Rivers, member […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The nastiness more often than not associated with Berkeley County politics is rearing its ugly head once again. On June 4th, Steven Smith, a candidate for S.C. House District 15, released text messages via social media allegedly from his opponent, Samuel Rivers Jr. to Elaine Barnett, a republican candidate for Berkeley County Council District 3 which represents Pimlico, Spring Grove Plantation, […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Chairman Jim Rozier announced Wednesday that requests for funding from the Special Accommodations Tax Committee are now being accepted for the next fiscal year. “Berkeley County is not only a great place to live, it is also a great place for tourists to visit,” said Rozier. “The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Saturday, May 21, 2016 has been proclaimed “Kids to Parks Day” in Goose Creek by Mayor Michael Heitzler. Kids to Parks Day was organized and launched by the National Park Trust six years ago. It encourages families to get outside and take advantage of the nation’s parks. “We should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to […]
Absentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state. As of today, approximately 22,000 absentee ballots have been issued statewide. In comparison, approximately 25,000 absentee ballots were cast in the 2012 Statewide Primaries (the last comparable statewide primary). According to scVOTES.org, there are nearly 113,000 registered voters in Berkeley County. Absentee voters should be […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed May 15-21 “Judo Week in the Creek.” Mayor Heitzler signed the proclamation on Monday, May 16 at City Hall, where he was joined by several instructors and staff members of the Samurai Judo Association, the largest club in the United States Judo Association. The club is headquartered at the Naval Weapons […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Pro Tem Mark Phillips was recognized at the May 10 Goose Creek City Council meeting for his participation in a unique program offered by the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The Institute’s Economic Development Program is a hands-on learning experience that provides innovative approaches to economic development in local communities. The program includes four highly-interactive […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler is the current chairman of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study) Policy Committee. The Committee met on Monday, May 9th in North Charleston, and topics included a long-range transportation plan for the Lowcountry. As one of South Carolina’s 10 Regional Planning Councils, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ primary objectives […]
South Carolina’s voter registration rolls have grown to more than three million registered voters. “It’s never been easier to register to vote in South Carolina,” said Marci Andino, Executive Director of the S.C. State Election Commission. “With online voter registration, registration by mail, and registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles and other state agencies, South Carolinians have more opportunities […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek is seeking to fill vacancies on its Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board. Both are seven-member, volunteer boards appointed by the Mayor and Goose Creek City Council. Board members must reside within City limits. There are three Planning Commission vacancies. The Planning Commission identifies the needs of Goose Creek and develops long range […]
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