MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler issued a policy directive last week to ensure that growth in Berkeley County is effectively managed through increased coordination between all appropriate entities and by maximizing development where infrastructure and utilities already exist. “Since taking office, my Administration and I have been thinking about the best approach to encourage growth where […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–It was a tiny flick of some dirt on some undeveloped land just off I-26, but it signified a major development. Several partners from the Charlotte-based Keith Corporation, stakeholders in the project, and state and local leaders joined in Berkeley County for the groundbreaking event. Construction will soon begin on the Charleston Trade Center, a $19-million project, which […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After nearly a decade in the making, Berkeley County leaders finally broke ground Monday on the new Sheep Island Interchange. According to Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler, the project will not only alleviate traffic but also provide a major boost to the area’s economy. “It’s going to alleviate a lot of traffic congestion from Exit 199,” stated Peagler. “We […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler delivered his first State of Berkeley County address Monday. The 2016 State of Berkeley County address, which Peagler calls his “Promises Made, Promises Kept” address, highlighted a number of successes for the county in the past year including: the economic development success of Volvo Cars selecting Berkeley County as home to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–With economic development projects such as Volvo and infrastructure projects like the new Sheep Island Interchange, Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced Thursday a change in the county’s leadership structure. “It’s no secret that we have a $1 billion worth of new projects that we did not have when I took office on January 1st,” said Peagler. “This is […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced this morning the launch of BerkeleyMeansBusiness.com, a new website for the county’s Economic Development Office and the latest tool in business and job recruitment efforts for the county. “As I have said for the past several months: ‘Berkeley County is open for business, and Berkeley County means business,’” said Peagler. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—After endorsing Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler for the county supervisor position, there was wide speculation that Jerry Beckley would likely join Peagler in some capacity on the county level. However, Beckley says that will not be happening. On Friday, he says he informed the supervisor-elect via e-mail that he has decided not to join his administration at […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Tuesday night Moncks Corner town council unanimously approved its $6.6 million budget for 2015—an increase of about $795,000 over the current year. The new budget passed on second reading after a series of budget workshops and hearings with the public. The town’s newest budget includes the hiring of one police officer for approximately $55,689. The Moncks Corner Police […]
WCBD-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Charleston, SC BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—It was a packed room as dozens of Moncks Corner homeowners came out to Monday night’s water and sanitation committee meeting to express their concern over the strong odor produced by GenEarth, a company that converts organic waste into renewable resources. In a report by WCBD-TV, Steve Weber, the attorney […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Moncks Corner Mayor William W. Peagler III is one of the latest South Carolina officials weighing in on the re-authorization of The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century highway funding act, otherwise known as MAP-21. This act would allow larger trucks to carry freight on national highways. Congress has debated on whether or not to allow […]
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