GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—It was standing room only as dozens of people gathered inside the Berkeley Electric Coop building in Goose Creek to hear Goose Creek mayor, Michael Heitzler, and his challenger, Jerry Tekac discuss key issues impacting the city. For more than 30 years, Heitzler, a retired educator and school principal, has served as the longtime mayor of Goose Creek. […]
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed the month of April Autism Awareness Month. Haley believes the annual observation of Autism Awareness Month, educates the public to better understand the lifelong effects of the disorder. South Carolinians are encouraged to work together to ensure that those with autism are accurately diagnosed and appropriately treated throughout their lives. Alice Shook, director of Berkeley […]
The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that will allow the use and possession of CBD oil, to help those in the state with severe cases of epilepsy. CBD oil is a component found in cannabis, but does not allow the user to get high, but instead will help those who suffer from epilepsy. Berkeley County senator, […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler met with representatives of Berkeley County First Steps and local residents to sign a proclamation declaring the week of April 6-12, 2014 “Week of the Young Child” in Goose Creek. The National Association for the Education of Young Children along with Berkeley County First Steps are working to improve early learning opportunities, including […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–There will be a forum sponsored by the Goose Creek 9/12 Project for the candidates that are running for the Goose Creek City Council on Monday, March 31, 2014. The forum will be held at the Berkeley Electric CoOp Building at 2 Springhall Drive, Goose Creek at 6:30 p.m. The candidates that are participating are Kimo Esarey (current […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Recently, mayoral candidate, Jerry Tekac, appeared on The Bryan Crabtree Show, WQSC 1350 and 950, to discuss his run for mayor of Goose Creek and a major issue facing the city. Tekac, who has been on city council for the last six years and a banker for the past 27, believes a major issue in the […]
Open letter from Mayor Bill Peagler (candidate for Berkeley Co. Supervisor): Under pressure from certain large trucking companies, Congress may soon vote to allow bigger trucks on our highways and, as Mayor of Moncks Corner, I guarantee you this is something we cannot afford. I may represent a small South Carolina town, but allowing bigger trucks is something that would […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—We’ve all seen them from time to time, roadside vendors requesting a monetary donation. Often they approach drivers during a traffic stop, seeking cash for their charitable cause. However, some county leaders say some people are abusing the system and actually keeping the money for themselves. Berkeley County councilman, Dennis Fish of Goose Creek, says it’s particularly a […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Since 2003, Lindsey Graham has served in the U.S. Senate; however, some people believe it’s time for someone else to fill his seat. On Sunday, several people took to the streets along St. James Avenue in Goose Creek with signs in hand, protesting Graham. The longtime lawmaker is currently seeking re-election. “We need some fresh blood in there,” […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—In less than a month, Goose Creek voters will head to the polls to determine if they will keep longtime mayor Michael Heitzler in office or elect a new guy, current city councilman Jerry Tekac. Along with voting for mayor, voters will also elect three city council members. There are currently five people on the ballot looking to […]
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