MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Funeral arrangements have been made for Michael and Joseph Johnson. The father and son were killed when their small plane collided with an F-16 over Moncks Corner on Tuesday morning. Early Wednesday morning rescue crews recovered the body of the elder Johnson from the water near Lewisfield Plantation just off Old Highway 52. His son’s body was located Thursday […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to the Goose Creek Police Department, 16-year-old Shaylan Lanter has been found. “Shaylan Lanter has been located and is safe.  We appreciate the assistance,” stated Captain John Grainger. Police say the teen ran away from her home at approximately 12:30 a.m on June 25, 2015.   She was was last seen wearing black leggings, black boots, and a black hoodie‐style […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—One day after an F-16 and Cessna collided in mid-air, Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury has released the identities of the father and son killed when their small plane made impact with the military aircraft. According to Bill Salisbury, the victims are 68-year-old Mike Johnson, the passenger, and 30-year-old Joe Johnson, the pilot. Bother were father and son. […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Shortly after 11 a.m., the Berkeley County Rescue Squad was dispatched to Lewisfield Plantation near Old Highway 52 in reference to collision involving two planes. Authorities have since confirmed that an F-16 and a Cessna collided in air. The pilot of the military aircraft did eject safely and was transported by Berkeley County EMS to a nearby hospital. […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Goose Creek man faced a judge in bond court Monday night after deputies say he sent another man to the hospital after assaulting him. Ferrell Crocket, 30, has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. A judge set his bond at more than $98,000. According to an incident report, on Sunday deputies […]

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 […]