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Giff Daughtridge Named Berkeley County Ambassador For Economic Development

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler recently announced that Giff Daughtridge, Vice President of Nucor Steel Berkeley, has been recognized as an Ambassador for Economic Development by Governor Nikki Haley. Peagler nominated Daughtridge for the award because Daughtridge’s efforts have not only helped Nucor grow immensely but have also led to tremendous economic growth for Berkeley County and […]

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Michael Lockliear Elected As Moncks Corner’s Newest Mayor

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The town of Moncks Corner officially has a new mayor. On Tuesday, Michael Lockliear was elected mayor, replacing Bill Peagler who took over as Berkeley County’s new supervisor in January. Lockliear began serving as a member of town council in 2004 and served as Mayor Pro-Tem in 2014. In January of 2015, he began serving as the interim mayor […]

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Berkeley Co. Code Enforcement Officers No Longer Carrying Guns

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A recent article by The Post & Courier reported that Berkeley County’s three code enforcement officers are no longer carrying weapons on the job. Prior to Bill Peagler taking office in January as the county’s new supervisor, they carried .40 caliber Glock handguns since 2009. “The issue surrounding the duties and protocol of code enforcement officers is complex,” […]

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Berkeley County Council Suspends Sunday “Blue Laws”

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Monday night, council unanimously voted to suspend the Sunday work ordinance or “Blue Laws” in Berkeley County. Blue laws, known also as Sunday laws, date back as far as the mid-1700s. They are laws designed to restrict or ban some or all Sunday activities for religious reasons. In Berkeley County, the work ordinance prohibited individuals from working before 1:30 p.m. […]

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Senator Larry Grooms Joins BP Cooper River Plant For Town Hall

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina State Senator Larry Grooms joined employees from BP’s Cooper River Plant for a town hall Monday to discuss a host of issues ranging from the local economy to the need for transportation infrastructure development. Approximately 60 BP employees attended the event. Grooms is the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and represents Berkeley and Charleston Counties, […]

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Berkeley Co. Sheriff Candidates To Take Part In Upcoming Forum

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to organizers with “We The People” Goose Creek 9/12, at least 15 candidates running for Berkeley Co. Sheriff have confirmed that they will be taking part in a community forum on April 2nd. The  forum will take place at Harbour Lake Baptist Church at 1056 Redbank Road. on April 2nd at 7p.m. Former Dorchester Co. Sheriff Ray Nash will serve as the moderator. […]

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Marty Housand Proposes Body Cameras For Berkeley Cops On Patrol

via press release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Marty Housand, a veteran law enforcement officer and Republican candidate for Berkeley County Sheriff announced that he is proposing body cameras for all Berkeley County law enforcement. “Most Republican voters want leaders with solutions. That’s why I propose that all of Berkeley Sherriff’s officers on patrol begin to wear body cameras.  These cameras will encourage […]

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Goose Creek Mayor Signs Proclamation For Lions Club

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring March 9-15 “South Carolina Lions Sight and Hearing Conservation Week” in Goose Creek. The proclamation recognizes the outstanding work done by the Lions and Lionesses of the State of South Carolina in support of sight and hearing conservation and aid to the blind and deaf. It also voices support […]

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Berkeley County To Name April As Child Abuse Prevention Month

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler will officially name the month of April 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Berkeley County through a proclamation at the March 23, 2015 County Council meeting. Peagler will present the proclamation to Dr. Jane Pulling, a Board Member of the Children’s Trust of South Carolina. “Berkeley County Council and Berkeley […]

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Sheriff Candidate Marty Housand Proposes And Signs Clean Campaign Pledge

Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today, Marty Housand, a veteran law enforcement officer and currently a Republican candidate for Berkeley County sheriff announced that he is proposing a clean campaign pledge and is calling on all of the candidates to sign it. “Voters are tired of politics as usual. The circumstances surrounding the way our last sheriff left office was […]