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Berkeley Council Remembers Unsolved Murder Victim Ariel Morgan

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A road near the site where a Berkeley County teen was shot to death nearly three years ago has been dedicated in her memory. Berkeley County Council dedicated Ambassador Avenue to Ariel Elaine Morgan Monday night during the regular council meeting. The teen’s friends and family stood beside Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis and other county leaders as […]

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Berkeley County Council Honors 3 Good Samaritans For Saving Baby’s Life

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Three Berkeley County homeowners are being called heroes after rushing to save a baby’s life during a large house fire that occurred about two months ago. On May 31, 2016, Berkeley County 9-1-1 received a call in reference to a house fire with the possibility of a child entrapped inside a house in the Overton community of Berkeley County. […]

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Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley Honored As Leader in the Law

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Smyth Whitley, LLC, announced that Charleston, South Carolina, attorney and Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley was selected as one of the honorees for the 2016 Leadership in the Law Awards by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Honorees were nominated by peers and colleagues and selected by the publisher and staff of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.  Whitley is one of only 30 […]

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Marc Hehn Part Of Change In County’s Leadership Structure, Takes On New Role

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 […]

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Council passes 1st reading of an ordinance banning roadside solicitors

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 […]