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Hanahan Officials Requesting $500,000 Community Development Grant

HANAHAN, S.C.–The City of Hanahan will hold a public hearing concerning an application to be submitted to South Carolina Department of Commerce, Grants Administration on or about September 17, 2018, for a Community Development Block Grant. The City of Hanahan is requesting $500,000 to carry out the following activities. These activities, located in the Charleston Farms Neighborhood, include the installation […]

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Mayor Officially Opens New Water Tank in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib officially opened the City of Goose Creek’s new, 1.5 million gallon water tank on Thurgood Road on June 14. The tank will help the City’s water system continue to work efficiently – delivering high quality drinking water, aiding in fire protection, and bolstering economic development.   At the ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, Mayor Habib (center) is […]

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Public Invited to Activity Center Ribbon Cutting, Rec Complex Renaming

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek residents are invited to celebrate the city’s new Activity Center at a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18. The Activity Center is connected to the existing Community Center at the Goose Creek Recreation Complex (519A Goose Creek Boulevard). An open house will follow. At its May 8 regular meeting, City Council unanimously voted to […]

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Greg Habib Sworn in as Goose Creek’s New Mayor

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–For the first time in nearly 40 years, the City of Goose Creek officially has a new mayor. Greg Habib was elected mayor on Tuesday, April 3rd. The city councilman recently won a four-year term with 1,614 votes (51.04 percent) to incumbent Mayor Michael Heitzler’s 1,544 votes (48.83 percent). Heitzler had previously served as the city’s mayor since […]

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Berkeley County to Host Public Meeting at Cane Bay

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County will host a community meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Cane Bay Middle School, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The public will have an opportunity to hear from Berkeley County leaders. Attendees will hear updates on road projects in the area, including US 176, Nexton Parkway and more. Following presentations, the public will have […]

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Goose Creek Says “Thank You” to Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Tuesday, April 10 was a special night at City Hall. At City Council’s monthly meeting, South Carolina Representative and former Goose Creek City Council-member Joe Daning presented Mayor Michael Heitzler and Mayor Pro Tem Mark Phillips with framed S.C. House of Representatives Proclamations thanking them for their years of service to Goose Creek. In addition, Mayor Pro Tem […]

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Mayor Proclaims Judo Week in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The week of April 8 to 14 was officially proclaimed “Judo Week in the Creek” at a signing ceremony on Monday morning at City Hall. Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler was joined by members of the Samurai Judo Association, the largest Judo and Jujitsu club in the country. The club – located at the Naval Weapons Station in […]

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Officials: Voting Machines Malfunction, Goose Creek Election Results to be Delayed

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Some hiccups at the polls haven’t stopped Goose Creek voters from turning out in large numbers to cast their ballots. Lines have consistently stretched outside the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center on  N. Goose Creek Blvd. on Tuesday. According to Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Director Adam Hammons, turnout has been described as good. “As of 5 p.m., we’ve had over 2,500 […]

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Voters Head to the Polls in Goose Creek General Election

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–As of Tuesday morning, voter turnout has been steady for the City of Goose Creek general election. Around 10 a.m., lines stretched outside the door at the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center on  N. Goose Creek Blvd. Longtime Mayor Michael Heitzler is facing opposition from incumbent and current city councilman, Greg Habib. Voters will also vote for three council members. […]