GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed Aug. 10-16, 2015 “Knights of Columbus Family Week” in the City. Heitzler signed the proclamation with several Knights of Columbus members on Monday morning at City Hall. According to the Proclamation, Family Week is a time that the Knights of Columbus “commemorate both the birth and death of our revered Founder […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Jake Broom of Columbia has accepted an offer from the City of Goose Creek to fill its vacant Assistant City Administrator position. He will begin Sept. 1. Broom comes to Goose Creek from the City of Forest Acres, where he has served in the same capacity since 2011. Goose Creek City Administrator Dennis Harmon called Broom’s hire a […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—After a runoff that recently ended in a tie, the third time appears to be the charm. On Tuesday night, local businessman Chad Sweatman was declared the unofficial winner of the Moncks Corner special election for town council. Sweatman received 51.59 percent of the vote while his opponent, Jay Law, received 48.41 percent of the vote. “We had […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Council passed Supervisor Bill Peagler’s amended County Government budget tonight by a vote of 7-1, with Councilman Jack Schurlknight being the only dissenting vote. Council also unanimously passed Supervisor Peagler’s amended Berkeley County Water and Sanitation budget. “I am thankful for the strong majority of County Council members, who stood with me to make […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Tuesday’s special election for Moncks Corner town council has ended in an usual way–a tie! Businessmen Jay Law and Chad Sweatman both received 252 votes. A little more than 500 of the town’s more than 5,000 registered voters participated in the election. Voters will now head back to the polls on July 28 for a second runoff. The field of seven […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Elections Director Adam Hammons, only one vote separates businessmen Jay Law and Chad Sweatman. Both men are seeking Michael Lockliear’s vacated seat. The former councilman became the town’s mayor in May. “The election came within one percent so there will be an automatic recount following certification.  Moncks Corner’s will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday,” stated Hammons. Hammons […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley County homeowners may not see a property tax increase after all. During the meeting, Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan presented council with a new budget plan for the 2015-2016 fiscal year that would eliminate any millage increase. Two months ago, the original budget called for a five mill increase in property taxes. This final, proposed budget would mean […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday, Berkeley County Council discussed a possible fire fee increase of ten dollars. The current fee rate stands at $70. County council voted 4-2 to approve the increase. Councilmen Tommy Newell, Jack Schurlknight, Phillip Farley and Dennis Fish said “yes” to the measure while councilmen Josh Whitley and Steve Davis said “no.” According to C&B Fire Department […]

Via Press Release: Today, a group of conservative business, technology and political leaders announced their newly formed coalition – South Carolinians for Responsible Immigration Reform (SCRIR). The coalition will ensure that immigration reform becomes a major focus of the Republican presidential primary in the Palmetto State. As the third nominating contest and first in the Republican-dominated South, South Carolina plays […]