The Berkeley Independent

GOOSE CREEK — City Council voted July 14 to officially name Acting Chief Tom Hill the permanent head of the city's police department. Mayor Greg Habib praised Hill, highlighting his leadership of the department over the past five months following former Chief LJ Roscoe’s sudden resignation in February. “He has shown the temperament and the leadership and the professionalism that our department needs, or any department needs,” Habib said of Hill. “The folks in the department believe in him.

The Moncks Corner American Legion Post 126 Baseball team wrapped up its 2026 schedule July 8. Home field advantage didn’t help much as Florence Post 1 prevailed at St. John’s Christian Academy. Moncks Corner finishes the season with a 3-10 record while Florence improved to 17-3 and captured the Coastal League title. While Moncks Corner didn’t have the success it was looking for this Summer, members of the team did get the unique experiences American Legion ball provides.

The Huddle House off of Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, the last in the Charleston area, abruptly shut its doors earlier in July.

Kathy Lindell claims her Main Street shop, Simple Treasures, is the happiest place on Earth. With the smell of gourmet popcorn, old-fashioned candy and homemade ice cream drifting out the open door, it's hard to disagree. But how did this Montana native find her way to Summerville and make the jump from criminal justice professional to one of downtown's most recognizable business owners? We sat down with Lindell to find out. Q: How did you get started in this industry?

Cane Bay High School officials didn’t have to look far to find a hall of fame coach willing to take over the Cobras Baseball program. Danny Clark has been named the new head coach for the program. He replaces long-time coach Shane Todd, who stepped down from the position. A Kentucky native, Clark led the Grayson County High School varsity team for 18 seasons. During his tenure, he led the Cougars to 345 wins and 17 appearances in their regional tournament.

For the last two weeks, we have been discussing salvation and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the narrowest theological view of them all. The exclusive view that following Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven has always been under scrutiny, and I’m facing this hostility today more than ever. I hear arguments such as: how could a loving and merciful God send anyone to an eternal hell just because they chose the wrong religion?

For nearly 30 years, Theresa S. Prioleau has devoted her life to rural communities in the Lowcountry. On May 19, Prioleau received the Berkeley County Citizen Service Award. Sheriff Duane Lewis presented the honor at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Moncks Corner, recognizing her nearly three decades of community service. “I was definitely honored,” Prioleau said.

Crowfield and Newington swimmers left competitors in their wake during the 2026 Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association Championships. Swimmers from 19 area swim teams met June 27-28 at the North Charleston Aquatic Center for the 58th annual championships, also known as City Meet. The Daniel Island Flying Fish captured their fourth consecutive team championship title, but other teams also garnered medals for events and age-group competitions.

Somewhere along the way, hard work stopped being rewarded and started being exploited.