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16 Candidates File To Run For Berkeley Co. Sheriff

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Today marks the last day for candidates to file the paperwork to run for Berkeley County sheriff. Along with the application, candidates must pay the $3,990 filing fee. So far, 16 candidates have decided to toss their hats into the ring, each vying for the position of sheriff. Anthony Smalls is the sole Democratic candidate running during the […]

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Former S.C. Trooper Marty Housand Announces Run For Sheriff

Via Press Release: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–At noon standing in front of his Family’s hardware store, Central True Value Hardware, Marty Housand formally announced his campaign today to become the next Berkeley County Sheriff. Housand is a veteran law enforcement officer having spent more than two decades on duty with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and as the former Police Chief […]

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Thirty Year Active Lawman Dan Isgett Files For Berkeley County Sheriff

VIA PRESS RELEASE: BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dan Isgett filed to run for the Republican nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff. This is to fill the term that was opened up when Wayne DeWitt resigned as Sheriff. The election will take place on April 21. “The people of Berkeley county deserve the best protection possible and the peace of mind that comes with […]

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8 Candidates File For Berkeley Co. Sheriff Today, More Expected To

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Adam Hammons, director for Berkeley County Elections and Voter Registration, as of 3 p.m. Friday a total of eight people have filed for sheriff of Berkeley County. Hammons says he expects more to also file. “We have heard as many as 15, not sure if that many will follow through and file,” stated Hammons. “I would […]

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Berkeley Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Ollic Announces Sheriff Campaign

Moncks Corner, S.C. – With the launch of RickOllic.com today, Berkeley County Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Ollic announced his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for Berkeley County Sheriff in the upcoming special election. “The path to a safer Berkeley County is ensuring we work together not apart,” said Ollic. “Experience and knowledge of the daily operations is key to […]

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Josh Whitley Certified As New Berkeley County Councilman

MONCKS CORNER, SC –Berkeley County Elections and Voter Registration Director Adam Hammons announced this morning that attorney and Berkeley County Republican Party Chairman Josh Whitley (R – Daniel Island) has been certified as the official winner of the special election for the District 2 seat on County Council. Hammons said that Whitley was the only candidate to file for the […]

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LETTER TO EDITOR: Brian Adams Announces Run For Berkeley Co. Sheriff

Dear Berkeley County residents, I appreciate the opportunity to provide information about myself and my campaign for Berkeley County Sheriff. As we did in the campaign for the primary election last year, I will run a positive campaign for Sheriff of Berkeley County. I’m excited and prepared to embark upon this endeavor. I, along with my wife and our four […]

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Gov. Nikki Haley Forges Partnership To Boost S.C. Workforce Services

Governor Nikki Haley, along with a dozen state leaders, formalized a partnership Thursday that will boost South Carolina’s public workforce system, SC Works. The ultimate goal is to unify numerous workforce programs into a single, integrated customer-focused network in each local community. “Workforce development is critical to maintaining our state’s reputation as a top destination for businesses to invest and […]

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: St. Stephen Police Chief Announces Run For Sheriff

This year brought to a close two decades of service to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office from Wayne DeWitt. Although his departure was ill timed, this has provided the opportunity for the residents of Berkeley County to look to the future and set a new direction for the Sheriff’s Office. My name is John Waters. I am asking the citizens […]

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Dates announced for Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office special election

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Elections and Voter Registration Director Adam Hammons announced that the official dates for the Special Election of Berkeley County Sheriff have been set. Filing for the office beings at noon on Friday, February 20, 2015 and closes at noon on Monday, March 2, 2015. Filing will take place in the Berkeley County Elections and […]