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Brantley Moody cuts ribbon of Glenn McConnell Parkway widening

April 2, 2024

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the Glenn McConnell Parkway widening project - ahead of schedule and under budget.

The improvements included six lanes of roadway now open, bus stop cutouts in place, and pedestrian/bike access now run the entire length of the corridor.
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Councilman Brantley Attends Re-Opening of West Ashley Library

April 1, 2024

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody represented our our community at the re-opening of the West Ashley Library in South Windermere!

Extensive renovations were made over 15 months including technology upgrades, refreshed collection items like books and audiobooks, and new shelving and furniture.
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Brantley Moody announces District 7 reelection bid for Charleston County Council

March 13, 2024

Brantley Moody, a Charleston County councilmember for District 7, announced Wednesday his reelection bid.

Moody's seat covers areas of West Ashley and North Charleston. He has served in the seat since 2017. In his announcement, he championed that he has delivered on promises made to his constituents during his first two terms on the council. Some of those promises he said he delivered on include resurfacing and road preservation projects, green space preservation and preserving the recycling center..

(Via WCIV ABC News 4)
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Councilman Moody, District 7, says he will run for reelection

March 13, 2024

Brantley Moody announced his intentions to run for reelection for District 7 council, a position he has filled since 2017

District 7 covers parts of West Ashley and North Charleston. In his announcement, Councilman Moody explains what his service on the Charleston County Council has meant to him so far.

(Via WCBD NBC News 2)
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Brantley Moody Announces Re-Election Bid to Charleston County Council

March 13, 2024

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody announced today that he will be seeking re-election to the District 7 seat he has served since 2017. Filing for the District 7 council seat that covers areas in West Ashley and North Charleston opens at noon on Saturday.
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Brantley Moody Promotes Charleston County in Shriners Children's Charleston Classic Video

March 6, 2024

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody highlighted the economic boon to the local community that the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic offers in a new video about the annual basketball tournament.
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Charleston's compost program grows with six new sites and planned workshops

February 27, 2024

Environmental Management Committee Chairman Brantley Moody said he was excited about the expansion.

"I am excited that our staff is working with City staff to expand our composting program to other areas of the County. Our composting and recycling programs can only be successful if this community is composting and recycling correctly. Programs like this extend the life of the landfill," Moody said.

(Via WCIV ABC News 4)
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Charleston County partners with Recycle Coach app to aid residents in waste reduction

January 23, 2024

Charleston County Environmental Management announced Tuesday they have joined the Recycle Coach app, which is aimed at helping residents reduce household waste and ensure they are recycling correctly.

“Charleston County is excited to join the Recycle Coach network, which will transform how we communicate curbside recycling information to our residents. Beyond that, the platform includes engagement and educational tools to help people manage and correctly dispose of their waste,” Environmental Management Committee Chairman Brantley Moody said.
(Via WCIV ABC News 4)
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State Infrastructure Bank clears way for next steps in I-526 extension with $75M funding

October 17, 2023

The state Transportation Infrastructure Bank’s board voted unanimously Oct. 17 to unlock a $75 million allocation of state funding that will allow work on the extension of Interstate 526 into Johns Island and James Island to advance to the permitting stage.

(Via The Post and Courier)
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Affordable housing at the Archer School to be ready by the beginning of next year

October 2, 2023

New affordable housing coming to the former Archer School building is starting to take shape.

(Via WCBD NBC News 2)
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Moody details West Ashley road projects

July 13, 2023

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody presented detailed updates of West Ashley road projects in progress to the St. Andrews Rotary Club. To download and review the presentation, please click the "Read More" button below.
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Moody kicks off groundbreaking for new County Park in West Ashley

May 9, 2023

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) broke ground on Old Towne Creek County Park on Tuesday, April 25 for Phase 1 Development of this West Ashley site.

“As a lifelong West Ashley resident, it does my heart good to see this space preserved,” said Charleston County Councilmember Brantley Moody at the groundbreaking. “West Ashley deserves this. West Ashley deserves the best.” 
(Via West Of)
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Moody leads charge to secure funding for new EMS station in partnership with the St. Andrews Public Service District

March 8, 2023

Almost $2 million is being allocated to bring a physical EMS site to Highway 61 in West Ashley.
(Via Live 5 News)
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Charleston County's $75M approval clears way for DOT to buy homes in Mark Clark path

January 31, 2023

Council members Herb Sass, Teddie Pryor, Brantley Moody, Joe Boykin and Jenny Honeycutt supported spending the $75 million and affirming the county’s support for the entire project. 
(Via The Post and Courier)
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West Ashley’s "Palace"
Proposed convention center could sharply improve inside 526

September 16, 2022

Palassis wasn’t sitting idly by. Already the owner of the nearby 129-room Town and Country Inn and Suites for the past 38 years, he has since built the 150-room Home2 across the street.

He’s made a fan out of Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody. 

“Jimmy Palassis is West Ashley. He raised his family here, he’s reinvested here, and I am looking forward to what he can make happen on that site and on those eyesore corners,” said Moody.
(Via West Of)
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Brantley Moody Selected Best County Council Member in Charleston City Paper's Best of Awards

May 11, 2022

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody was named the 2022 Best County Council Member by the Charleston City Paper. 
(Via Charleston City Paper)
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Charleston County Council urges state lawmakers to act on register of deed qualifications

February 1, 2022

“I know the governor is hearing from people, the legislative delegation is hearing from people, and I’m hearing from employees who have left,” said Councilman Brantley Moody.
(Via Post and Courier)
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Charleston County opens $30M recycling center in final fix for challenged waste program

December 1, 2020

Councilman Brantley Moody, who heads the panel’s Environmental Management Committee, said the new $30 million building and accompanying equipment offered the “highest value for the lowest cost,”
(Via Post and Courier)
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Local, county and state officials argue over beach ownership

November 16, 2020

“The public, everybody. You and I own the beaches. We should have full access to them,” said Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody.
(Via WCBD NBC News 2)
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Endorses Brantley Moody

October 14, 2020

In accepting the endorsement, Councilman Brantley Moody said: "Working with local job-creators daily, I am beyond excited to share that I have been endorsed by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce PAC. They understand that my business experience coupled with my proven record on County Council supporting job growth, infrastructure improvements, and a greater quality of life is exactly the type of leadership needed for the next four years."

Charleston County Council approves $2.8 million to rejuvenate Church Creek Plaza

July 21, 2020

Charleston County Council has approved $2.8 million to rejuvenate the Church Creek Plaza project in West Ashley.

Leaders plan to turn the four-acre plot of concrete into a green space and a fire station.
(Via ABC News 4)
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Community works together to remove hundreds of tires from vacant lot

July 8, 2020

“It is really disheartening that somebody turned a quiet parcel in West Ashley into an illegal dump site because they were either to lazy or to cheap to dispose of this material in a proper manner,” said County Councilman Brantley Moody, who represents the area on council. “But that gives rise to heroes like Teresa and, especially, Trey, who so generously give of themselves.”
(Via West Of Unbound)
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Brantley Moody Selected Best County Council Member in Charleston City Paper's Best of Awards

June 10, 2020

It seemed like West Ashley kept getting overlooked by Charleston’s leadership, and Brantley Moody was tired of it. He decided to run for County Council, and lo and behold, he got himself elected in 2016. Since then, he says, he’s gotten a lot of work done — roads have been repaved, I-526 is back on track and the West Ashley Revitalization Project is rolling. 
(Via Charleston City Paper)
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Brantley Moody Discusses Current Times, Infrastructure, and the Election

June 3, 2020

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody discusses the trying times our community and nation face, offers infrastructure improvement updates, and the June 9th Republican Primary on Quintin's Close-Ups.
(Via Quintin’s Close-Ups)
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County Council Vice Chair Brantley Moody Discusses Latest Projects

January 21, 2020

From 526 to the Naval Hospital to other projects in Charleston County, Council Vice Chair Brantley Moody discusses the latest on Quintin's Close-Ups.
(Via Quintin’s Close-Ups)
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County Council Vice Chair Brantley Moody Joins WTMA Morning Show

December 25, 2019

Brantley Moody appeared with special guest host Charleston City Councilman Harry Griffin on the Charlie James Show on WTMA, 1250 AM.
(Via WTMA)
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County Councilman Brantley Moody Discuss West Ashley Revitalization

July 11, 2019

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody discusses West Ashley revitalization on Quintin's Close-Ups.
(Via Quintin’s Close-Ups)
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Public Weighs in on Glenn McConnell Widening Project

December 3, 2018

Charleston County officials took steps toward improving traffic on Glenn McConnell Parkway on Monday night.
(Via WCSC – Live 5 News)
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County Councilman Brantley Moody Discuss the Approval of 526

October 3, 2018

Following the approval by the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Board, the 526 completion project is addressed by Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody.
(Via Quintin’s Close-Ups)
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Charleston Needs to Keep its 526 Friends Close, because its Enemies are Closer

October 3, 2018

Post and Courier columnist Brian Hicks addresses the 526 completion project.
(Via Post and Courier)
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Moody Discusses 526, Pitchfork, and Naval Hospital

October 3, 2018

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody offers the latest news on 526, the Pitchfork, and the Naval Hospital in this Quintin’s Close-Ups exclusive.
(Via Quintin’s Close-Ups)
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Councilman Brantley Moody Receives Westie Award

March 3, 2018

The West Of publication has awarded Brantley Moody the prestigious “Westie” award for his work in making West Ashley a better place.
(Via West Of)
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