MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Moncks Corner Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lockliear announced Wednesday evening that an agreement has been made with a new interim Town Administrator. Former Charleston County Administrator Rowland Windham will begin serving as Town Administrator on January 2nd, when current Town Administrator Marc Hehn becomes Berkeley County Deputy Supervisor of Operations. To prepare for a smooth transition – Lockliear, […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor-Elect Bill Peagler announced the leadership team for his new administration on Tuesday. “I am proud to have assembled a team of top-level talent committed to my vision for our county – improving Berkeley’s economy, improving our residents’ trust in government, and improving the quality of life for our citizens,” said Peagler.  “I am grateful […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—According to Adam Hammons, the director for Berkeley Co. Elections and Registration, the special election for Moncks Corner’s next mayor will take place on March 31st, 2015. “This is all based on Mayor Bill Peagler resigning on December 31st or January 1st,” added Hammons. On January 2nd, U.S. Senator Tim Scott will swear in Peagler as Berkeley County’s […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – United States Senator Tim Scott will officially swear in Bill Peagler as Berkeley County Supervisor on January 2, 2015 at noon inside the Berkeley County Council Chambers. “Senator Scott’s leadership in serving the people with limited government principles is exactly the type of leadership I am proud to have provided as Mayor of Moncks Corner and […]

Governor Nikki Haley announced the 2014 South Carolina Christmas Challenge yesterday at the 48th Annual Governor’s Carolighting. The governor challenged all South Carolina citizens to perform random acts of kindness over the course of the holiday season and share their stories on social media. Haley also issued a statewide proclamation designating the month of December as Random Acts of Kindness […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.— During the November 24th council meeting, county council unanimously approved $20,000 in accommodations tax money to fund some much needed upgrades to Berkeley County’s only remaining one-room classroom. The original Cherry Hill Classroom was built in 1876 by former slaves who used it as a church; however, it was later converted to an all-black classroom and remained […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to county records, eight deputies who sued the county will be receiving a slightly bigger settlement than initially expected. In May 2013, James Lamar Blakely sued Berkeley County stating that he worked many hours at the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office without ever properly being compensated. Shortly after filing that class action lawsuit to recover the unpaid overtime, […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring November “South Carolina Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler met with Tribal Administrator, Lisa Collins, to sign the proclamation which recognizes the contributions of American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the State of South Carolina. There is one tribal community based […]

Via the SC Attorney General’s Office: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the Richland County Grand Jury returned indictments against former state Senator Robert Ford of Charleston on November 13, 2014. He was charged with a total of eight (8) counts, including: one (1) count of Misconduct in Office; one (1) count of Forgery Less than $10,000; and six […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—In the winter 2011, Moncks Corner town leaders broke ground on the new recreation complex. Three years later, the 52-acre complex has come such a long way. Over the weekend, the complex was the site of Moncks Corner’s very BBQ festival, an event which attracted hundreds of people. Part of the money raised from the event will go […]