BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In a joint release today, top leaders from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County governments called for immediate action by the State Legislature to restore proper funding of the Local Government Fund and announced their support for H.3429, a bill by Representative Eddie Southard (R – Moncks Corner) that would restore state’s funding to 4.5 percent of the previous […]

Governor Nikki Haley today announced Executive Order 2015-04, establishing the Domestic Violence Task Force of South Carolina to comprehensively address the cultural issues surrounding domestic violence, including social, economic and geographic issues. A copy of the governor’s executive order – listing all of the representatives who will serve on the task force – is available here. “I’m a mom, I’m […]

Good Evening, In light of the recent protests of Sheriff DeWitt, I would like to say that I have a personal opinion on the situation at hand, but as a Councilman I will represent all of my constituents to the best of my ability. Rather than express my opinion, I am determined to maintain my objectivity and represent the opinions […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—On Monday night, Berkeley County Council passed the controversial chicken ordinance. The ordinance allows fours hens on residential lots of 30,000 square feet or less and an extra hen for an additional 1,500 square feet of lot for a total of up to 8 hens. Berkeley County code law enforcement officers will be tasked with investigating complaints involving […]

The City of Goose Creek has launched a mobile app called “My Goose Creek” where residents can connect with their local government. The free app, available in the iTunes App Store and Android Google Play store, gives residents quick, easy access to City information. Officials have stated that city leaders recognize the changing demographics of younger people locating to the […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, elected Jim Rozier of the 1st Congressional District as the new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission. The Commission also elected Mike Wooten of the 7th Congressional District as the new Vice Chairman of the SCDOT Commission. Rozier, a Berkeley County native, was elected in 1990 as Berkeley […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Approximately seven months after taking over the reigns as Berkeley County’s newest GOP chairman, 31-year-old Josh Whitley has his eyes on another position. He has now announced plans to run for Berkeley County Council District 2. “I cannot express how excited I am to be running for County Council in the County I was born, raised, attended school, […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler has named County Council Finance Committee Chairman Tim Callanan (R-Daniel Island) the new Deputy Supervisor of Finance. Callanan will resign his council post and join Peagler’s administration effective at noon on Tuesday. Callanan, who has worked in the financial industry in New York City and Charleston, will supervise the areas of […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–United States Senator Tim Scott administered the oath of office Friday for new Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler at a public ceremony inside council chambers. Peagler thanked Senator Scott for his “leadership in serving the great people of our state with limited government principles” and said that “is exactly the type of leadership I will provide as Supervisor.” The former […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–For much of her life Marguerite Hood Brown built a legacy helping others. For nearly 40 years she served as a councilwoman for the City of Goose Creek. She stepped down from the position in April 2014, having served since most of the city’s existence. In fact, the city’s municipal building is named after her. She was also […]