Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Duane Lewis, Republican nominee for Berkeley County Sheriff, announced the formation of his Community Advisory Council today at the Hanahan Library. “The people of Berkeley County want a Sheriff that can lead on day one. That is why I am announcing my Community Advisory Council today,” stated Lewis. “If the citizens honor me with their […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Berkeley County Council is in the process of finalizing the 2016 budget, and it could include a five mill increase in property taxes to finance it. “Council advanced the budget Wednesday to a third reading,” stated county spokesperson Michael Mule. “Council will now work with the administration to finalize the budget before third reading.” So far, the budget […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—With a little more than two weeks until the June 9th General Election for Berkeley County sheriff, the race continues to intensify. Allegations that Republican candidate Duane Lewis purchased his bachelor’s degree in fire science from Western States University has created a firestorm throughout social media. “I will not vote for someone who knowingly places fraudulent degrees on an […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Derrick Burbage, a former state trooper, Charleston County deputy and Afghanistan police advisor, announced plans Wednesday evening to run as a write-in candidate for Berkeley County sheriff. “Throughout this entire campaign, I have been working hard to share my vision for a better sheriff’s office for OUR community and that vision has not changed!” Burbage stated on his official Facebook […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Government announced today that it will launch its Text-to-911 service tomorrow – Thursday, May 21, 2015. The Text-to-911 service allows individuals to text message 911 through their cellular phones if they are in Berkeley County when sending the text message. “With final testing now complete, we are proud to become one of only a […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring May 15, “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in the City of Goose Creek. City officials stated that it is “important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty to serve the people of […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 10-16, “Women’s Lung Health Week” in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of the South Carolina American Lung Association to sign the proclamation. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States. Advocacy and increased awareness […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced that an agreement has been reached with GenEarth that will shut down the company’s operation in Berkeley County and give ownership of its facilities to the county. County Council approved the agreement at last night’s council meeting. The agreement calls for the removal of the remaining sludge from the site. […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–To say Tuesday’s Republican runoff for Berkeley County sheriff was a close one for much of the night is certainly an understatement. In the end, however, Duane Lewis, captured approximately 52 percent of the vote, beating Brian Adams who had hoped the second time running would be the charm. When everything was said and done, only about 400 […]