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Jerry Beckley blasts current county supervisor, seeks position

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Jerry Beckley, a Berkeley County resident and vice president of technology at Heritage Trust, recently sat down with The Bryan Crabtree Show, on WQSC 1340 and 950 AM, to discuss his campaign to run for Berkeley County supervisor as well as other issues facing the county. Beckley says he is running because of his ideas of […]

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Dan Davis discusses the issues, seeks re-election

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. —Dan Davis has been serving Berkeley County as its supervisor for almost seven years. He recently dropped by The Bryan Crabtree Show on WQSC 1340 and 950 AM to discuss issues facing Berkeley County. Davis is also seeking re-election.  So far, he faces two challengers:  Moncks Corner mayor Bill Peagler and Jerry Beckley.  Voters in Berkeley County […]

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Charleston officer announces candidacy for Berkeley Co. Sheriff

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Another candidate has announced plans to run for Berkeley County sheriff, seeking the Republican nomination. According to Matt Smaok, “The time has come for the residents and visitors of Berkeley County to feel safe and secure in their homes, schools and businesses. The time has also come to have a county that will provide the services that so […]

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Mark Sanford to make several stops in Berkeley Co. this week

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—United States Congressman Mark Sanford will be making his rounds around the lowcounty this coming week with multiple stops here in Berkeley County. Here is his schedule below: MONDAY, MARCH 17th 2:00 p.m.  Alcoa Mt. Holly 3575 Highway 52, Goose Creek TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH 12: 45 p.m. Goose Creek Rotary Gilligan’s Restaurant 219 St. James Avenue in Goose […]

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SC House passes Gov. Nikki Haley K-12 education reform initiative

Gov. Nikki Haley today joined Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Brian White, Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee Phil Owens, and Subcommittee Chairman of Public Education Kenny Bingham, in applauding the South Carolina House of Representatives’ passage of her K-12 Education Reform Initiative. The budget passed by the House today includes every major component […]

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President Obama signs SC disaster declaration, includes Berkeley Co.

Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm during the period of February 10-14, 2014. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for […]

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Attorney General: Daniel Island could join Charleston Co, remain with BCSD

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Starting in September of last year, Senators Larry Grooms and Paul Campbell, who are both from Berkeley County, sought out answers from  S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson concerning Daniel Island’s effort to break away from Berkeley County. Many residents of Daniel Island started a petition last year to break away from Berkeley County and join Charleston County, stating […]

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March declared “American Red Cross Month” in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has declared March “American Red Cross Month” in recognition of the outstanding services provided by the Carolina Lowcounty Chapter of the American Red Cross. The proclamation also recognizes those who contribute to the mission of the Red Cross, through time, money or blood donation. The American Red Cross is asking you to join […]

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Councilman looks to unseat longtime mayor

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Since 1978 the city of Goose Creek has only had one mayor. Michael Heitzler has run unopposed as mayor since 1998; however, city councilman Jerry Tekac is hoping to change that by throwing his hat into the ring. “We need commercial growth.  We do not have that right now, and if we don’t get that we are going […]