Week in Review: Politics, Budgets, and Golf

Politics took center stage this week as Berkeley County welcomed a presidential hopeful, the Berkeley County council approved its budget, and the District 100 special election found its candidates.

The . Moncks Corner Town Councilwoman Tonia Aiken-Taylor, a Democrat, will face Berkeley County Planning Commission Chairman Eddie Southard, a Republican. Voters will head to the polls Sept. 27.

Berkeley County Council approved a $54.8 million budget. The new budget for the auditor and the treasurer. It also , but the county may revisit that decision.

The St. James Avenue Subway was . An unidentified man with a handgun took off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Fortunately, the police got a good look at him, via the .

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann launched her GOP presidential primary campaign this week and then made a five-stop tour of South Carolina. A brought out as many as 300 local Republicans. Some were curious about this fresh face in the race. Others were already sold. "There aren't a lot of exciting candidates," said Pimlico resident Meg Merritt. "She is an exciting candidate."

The City of Goose Creek announced Friday that it’s hosting another 50th anniversary event. The will be held Aug. 26 at the Crowfield Golf and Country Club. Register by July 29.