BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Five days after Berkeley Co. GOP Chairman Terry Hardesty stepped down from the position, party members elected a new leader Thursday night. Daniel Island lawyer, Josh Whitley, 31, will now serve as the Republican chairman for the county. It was Berkeley Co. Councilman Tim Callanan who first nominated Whitley for the position. “This is a great opportunity after […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—For the first time in nearly eight years, Berkeley County voters have elected a new county supervisor. Since 2007, Dan Davis has served in that position; however, current Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler defeated him Tuesday night by receiving 56.2% of the vote. Davis received 43.80% of the vote. Peagler celebrated his victory with family, friends and supporters […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has declared June 22-28 “Amateur Radio Week” in recognition of the outstanding services provided by the Trident Amateur Radio Club. The Trident Amateur Radio Club will host an Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 28-29. The Field Day is a 24 hour emergency encampment exercise and demonstration of the Radio Amateurs’ skills […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—In just a few days, Berkeley County voters will head back to the polls, choosing between incumbent Dan Davis and Moncks Corners mayor Bill Peagler for county supervisor. Neither received enough votes during the June 10th primary to win the race. For voters who call Bonneau Beach, Overton, Macedonia, Moncks Corner, Berkeley Club Estates, Whitesville, Windwood, Pinopolis, Highway […]
Open letter from Tim Callanan – Berkeley County Council District 2, Ken Gunn – Berkeley County Council District 3, Cathy Davis – Berkeley County Council District 4 and Dennis Fish – Berkeley County Council District 5: County government has one responsibility that supersedes all others and that is its obligation to provide for the public’s safety. While that statement may […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. –Mayor Peagler, Moncks Corner recently called into The Bryan Crabtree Show WQSC 950 AM to discuss the results of Tuesday’s election. Before Peagler discussed the results, he pledged to donate $100 to the Summerville charity that encourages children with autism play baseball. “I heard about the Summerville program, we are building a park up here with a […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After finishing third in Tuesday’s primary for county supervisor, Jerry Beckley has announced that he will support current Moncks Corner mayor Bill Peagler for the job. Peagler will face Dan Davis in a runoff for county supervisor on June 24th. “Mr. Peagler aligns himself with the same leadership beliefs that I have,” Beckley said. “He’s for smaller government, […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—There were a lot of key races voters in Berkeley County helped to determine but none of them probably attracted more attention than the sheriff’s and supervisor’s race. For the first time since taking office, Sheriff Wayne DeWitt faced two challengers. Berkeley Co. Supervisor Dan Davis, who’s been in that role for the last eight years, also faced […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Let the voting begin! Tuesday is shaping up to be unusually busy for a primary. Several poll managers have reported heavy turnout as soon as their doors opened at 7:00 a.m. The lines calmed down, they say, an hour later but that is expected to pick back up around 5 p.m. when most people get off from work. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Tuesday will be a busy day of voting in Berkeley County. While the sheriff’s race and county supervisor race have taken center stage in the Republican primary, there are several other races voters will determine. Voters will also cast their ballots for the following: Lieutenant Governor State Treasurer State Superintendent of Education Adjutant General Commission of Agriculture U.S. […]
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