MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced that a special community meeting will be held on Saturday with the Lebanon and Pringletown communities to discuss proposed modifications to the Camp Hall Development, as it relates to existing and upcoming work on the Volvo Manufacturing Facility. The meeting will be held from 10AM to 11AM on Saturday, November […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed November 2015 as National Hospice Palliative Care Month in the city. Mayor Heitzler signed a proclamation on Nov. 17 at the Municipal Center. He was joined by Nicole Yanzetich, a Hospice Care of South Carolina Community Relations Liaison, and Pam Thomas, a Registered Nurse. Every year more than 1.5 million Americans […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–On Wednesday, Representative Mark Sanford announced the need to hold off on allowing refugees into not only South Carolina but also the United States. “I think we need to press the pause button on the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in the United States until we can put the necessary measures and protocols in place to vet them,” stated […]

Governor Nikki Haley today announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented flooding continue the re-building process. “When government is done, we have to keep going, and so we started a One South Carolina fund…to allow us to complete the work the government can’t do,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “We […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed November as “South Carolina Native American Heritage Month” in the City. Heitzler signed the proclamation in a ceremony at the Goose Creek Municipal Center on Monday, Nov. 9. Native Americans “have played a vital role in the life of our State, City and Country, and their many contributions have enhanced the […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The City of Goose Creek is seeking to fill current and upcoming vacancies on its Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission, respectively. Both boards are made up of qualified volunteers who live in Goose Creek. By approving applications for commercial development, the ARB plays a crucial role in keeping Goose Creek attractive to residents and businesses. The board […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed a resolution calling on all South Carolina public officials to immediately cease and desist from the placement of refugees anywhere within South Carolina until the state legislature convenes and passes legislation reflecting the will of the people. “When the U.S. government feeds, clothes and shelters the 50,000 homeless veterans, then we […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The unofficial votes are in for Tuesday’s election in Moncks Corner. Both David Dennis and Chad Sweatman were both re-elected to town council. “Great campaigns and great energy throughout,” Sweatman posted on social media after the final results came down. “Our town would have won with any combination of the candidates. Thank you all for your continued support […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–On November 3rd, Moncks Corner voters will head to the polls to elect three people to town council. Currently, there are five people vying for the job. The three candidates with the most votes will win a seat on town council. Over the next several days leading up to the election, The Berkeley Observer will be introducing you […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–On November 3rd, Moncks Corner voters will head to the polls to elect three people to town council. Currently, there are five people vying for the job. The three candidates with the most votes will win a seat on town council. Over the next several days leading up to the election, The Berkeley Observer will be introducing you […]