BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on July 6, at 11:30 p.m. 41 year old Melony Hamilton, of Goose Creek was struck in the roadway on 17-A  near Farmington Road, Summerville. The coroner says she was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The accident was investigated by the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office and the S […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—More than two weeks after police say Dylann Roof, 21, walked into Emanuel AME Church in downtown and slaughtered nine people attending Bible study, lowcountry pastors are still trying to make sense of the tragedy. Lowcountry pastors react  “My initial reaction was how could someone come into the Lord’s house to do a shooting like this?” stated Dr. […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of 10 felony Berkeley County fugitives from the time period of June 9th through June 26th. All of the arrest warrants originated with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and were made by the local U.S. Marshals Service’s Fugitive Task Force consisting of law enforcement officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s […]

BONNEAU, S.C.–According to the American Red Cross, disaster-trained volunteers are assisting after a single family home, located on Goodwrench Lane in Berkeley County, was destroyed by a fire earlier today. The Bonneau Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of two adults and one child by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, and […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces that troopers and STP officers have begun increased enforcement in preparation for July 4th travel. With the holiday falling on a Saturday, troopers expect to see more people taking advantage of the long weekend. In addition to increased enforcement, Community Relations Officers will be at seven welcome centers/rest areas statewide to greet […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., 27- year-old Lee Weaver of Moncks Corner was traveling on Old Whitesville Road when he ran off the right side of the roadway. Salisbury says his sedan overturned, hit a power pole and ejected him from the sedan. He was flown to MUSC where he was pronounced dead at […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis released today a number of safety tips to help the public have a safe and memorable holiday weekend. “Our Office wishes all residents a safe and happy Independence Day,” said Sheriff Lewis. “While it is a great time of the year to get outside and enjoy activities with family and friends, […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Clerk of Court Mary Brown announced today that there will be a Child Support Amnesty Day in Berkeley County on August 5, 2015. From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on that day, 150 individuals with active bench warrants – for lack of child support payments – will be allowed to come to court and get their […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Goose Creek Police, a Holly Hill man recently met with an officer after he noticed some unusual transactions made on his credit card. The credit card was reportedly used in several locations–including the Publix grocery store on St. James Avenue. Surveillance video obtained by police shows the possible suspect shopping inside the grocery story. On 06-19-2015 […]

The S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference call on June 19, upgraded the drought status to the first level of drought, incipient, for 28 counties. The counties include Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Fairfield, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter, Williamsburg and York. There was […]