BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina State Representative Samuel Rivers (R – Goose Creek) was awarded the prestigious “Sword and Mace” Award for his 100% pro-business voting record in 2015 from the South Carolina Business and Industry Political Education Committee (SCBIPEC). The recognition ceremony was part of SCBIPEC’s Annual Meeting that is often referred to as “the premier political event for South […]
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Voter Registration Deadlines for Presidential Preference Primaries Fast Approaching
To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs), the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the upcoming voter registration deadlines and urge those already registered to update their information. TO VOTE IN THE REPUBLICAN PPP, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY JANUARY 20. TO VOTE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PPP, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY […]
Berkeley County Allocates Funding for Major Infrastructure Improvement Program Start
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Council voted Monday night to approve the funding of the first parts of a major infrastructure improvement program that includes the construction engineering and inspection for the Sheep Island Interchange and I-26 Widening project and the construction of a new Daniel Island roundabout. Additional projects within the Infrastructure Improvement Program include 2008 Carryover Projects of the […]
Berkeley County Council Votes Down Gun Firing Ban in Sangaree
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C–On Monday night, Berkeley County Council voted 5-1 to deny an ordinance that would limit a person’s ability to fire a weapon near homes and schools in Sangaree. Councilman Caldwell Pinckney was the only councilman to vote in support of it. Had the ordinance passed, violators could have faced a $500 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail. “I […]
Town of Moncks Corner Actively Seeking New Town Administrator
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–It’s been a little more than a year since Marc Hehn left his job as town administrator to join the town’s former mayor, Bill Peagler, and his new administration over at the county level. Last year, after beating out long-time supervisor Dan Davis, Peagler was elected to the position. Hehn’s last day with the town was January 2, 2015. So far, he […]
Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Berkeley County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11th at the county council meeting to receive public comment – written or oral – regarding an update to the 2015 Berkeley County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Berkeley County Hazard Mitigation Plan, originally approved in 2010 by the County, explains the hazard conditions that exist in the […]
Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley to Host Clements Ferry Road Town Hall
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley announced that he will host a special Town Hall Meeting about Clements Ferry Road improvements on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Daniel Island School. The Town Hall, which will begin at 7:00PM and include discussions with SCDOT Chairman Jim Rozier, Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, is open […]
Ordinance to Limit Ability to Discharge Firearms on Property Shot Down
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday, a new ordinance that would limit one’s ability to discharge firearms on their property failed to pass second reading. While discussing the ordinance, Berkeley County Council remained split. Councilman Tommy Newell authored the ordinance and voted in support of it. Councilman Jack Schurlknight also supported the ordinance. However, they were outnumbered by Councilmen Josh Whitley, Steve Davis and Dennis […]
Berkeley County Receives Bond Rating Increase
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced today that top credit-rating agency Standard and Poor’s has raised the bond ratings for the county’s utility bonds to ‘AA,’ up from ‘AA-.’ The ‘AA’ rating is only two upgrades away from the highest rating of ‘AAA.’ The announced upgrades are for the long-term ratings of the Berkeley County combined […]
SC Club for Growth to Host Campaign School
On Thursday, the South Carolina Club for Growth announced plans to host its own campaign crash course to “fill the ever increasing void left by legislative leadership.” The discussion will feature speakers from some of the state’s top political consulting firms, including Walter Whetsell from Starboard Communications and Andrew Boucher from RightVoter. R.J May III, executive director of the S.C. […]
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