MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Mayor Michael Lockliear announced Wednesday that Jeffrey Lord, current town administrator for the Town of Westminster, S.C. has been named Moncks Corner Administrator. Lord will begin his duties on June 13, 2016. He was chosen from 65 candidates. “I have really enjoyed my time with the City of Westminster and I’m really proud of what we have been able […]
The 2016 March Filing Period opens at noon Tuesday throughout the state. Any candidate seeking a political party’s nomination for an office on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot must file during the March Filing Period. The filing period opens at noon today and closes at noon on March 30. Filing deadlines for nonpartisan candidates are later this year. See […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–On April 5th, Goose Creek voters will head to the polls to vote for the city council race. Five candidates are on the ballot but only three will be elected. Over the next few weeks, The Berkeley Observer will be introducing you to them. Gregory Habib, a political newcomer, is first on the list. To learn more about him, […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler delivered his first State of Berkeley County address Monday. The 2016 State of Berkeley County address, which Peagler calls his “Promises Made, Promises Kept” address, highlighted a number of successes for the county in the past year including: the economic development success of Volvo Cars selecting Berkeley County as home to […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–As members of the local NAACP looked on, Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler officially proclaimed February 2016 as Black History Month in the City of Goose Creek. The proclamation signing ceremony took place Monday morning, Feb. 15, at City Hall. The theme of this year’s month-long Black History celebration is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.” The […]
HANAHAN, S.C.–Just days ahead of the GOP presidential primary in South Carolina, the candidates are campaigning throughout the Palmetto State. GOP frontrunner Donald Trump spent part of his time in Berkeley County. According to the latest poll, the billionaire businessman remains the top choice among S.C. Republicans at 36 percent. Ted Cruz comes in at second place with 20 percent, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Moncks Corner Mayor Michael Lockliear has been named to the board of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Mayor Lockliear will fill the unexpired term of Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin who was elected to the position of third vice president of the Association. Lockliear’s appointment represents the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments area. Formed in 1930, the […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek councilman Jerry Tekac is the latest council member who won’t be seeking re-election. He made the announcement Friday via social media. “I have been proud to serve as a council member for Goose Creek, and it is truly an honor to represent the residents and businesses where I have called home for the past 18 years,” […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler has placed a resolution on Monday’s County Council meeting agenda that opposes the closing of Guantanamo Bay and opposes the transfer of terrorists to the Naval Brig in Hanahan. “I am introducing this resolution for two reasons: the safety of the people of Berkeley County and the safety of the economy […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Registered Berkeley County voters can now cast their absentee ballots for the Presidential Preference Primaries at the Berkeley County Elections Office, located at 6 Belt Drive in Moncks Corner. For the Republican Presidential Preference Primary, voters can cast their absentee ballots from 9AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday through Friday, February 19th. For the Democrat Presidential Preference Primary, […]
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