CHARLESTON, S.C.–A New Jersey woman and radio DJ named Karen Hunter has launched an online petition on MoveOn.org to remove the Confederate flag from all government places in South Carolina. “The Confederate flag is not a symbol of southern pride but rather a symbol of rebellion and racism,” the petition reads. “It’s time to put that symbol of rebellion and […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mother Of Murdered Berkeley Co. Man Reacts To Church Shooting
Our hearts go out to the victims of Wednesday’s shooting in Charleston, that took the lives of nine and injured another three people. These individuals were mothers and fathers, grandparents, sisters, brothers, and friends, and we stand with their loved ones in mourning their loss. We are praying for the victims and their families, for the Emanuel AME church family […]
Berkeley County’s Larry Grooms On Church Shooting: “Evil Is Real. We Need Prayer. We Need God.”
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On Thursday morning Larry Grooms, a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, appeared on Fox News to talk about the tragic loss of Clementa Pinckney, the pastor of Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston. “He was a good man. He was my colleague, my friend but he was also my brother in Christ,” Grooms […]
After Deadly Charleston Church Shooting, Berkeley Co. Woman Launches Viral Campaign
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Like many people across the country, Heather Strange is still in a state of utter disbelief combined with an overwhelming sense of sadness over Wednesday’s senseless shooting at Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street. “The Lord’s house is a safe haven for the lost and now those who are found will find it hard to feel safe there or […]
Suspect Accused Of Killing Goose Creek Man Inside Gas Station Surrenders To Deputies
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–According to Dorchester Co. deputies, Thomas Robert Shewtzuk of 117 Sawmill Court in Summerville surrendered to detectives this afternoon at 3 p.m. He had been wanted by authorities for the last five days. “He voluntarily walked into the office on Deming Way and surrendered without incident,” stated. Lt. Toney Phinney. On the Saturday morning, deputies responded to the BP […]
Berkeley Co. Coach, Speech Pathologist Killed In Charleston Church Shooting
WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather CHARLESTON, S.C.–Sharonda A. Coleman-Singleton has been identified as one of the nine victims killed in Wednesday night’s mass shooting during a bible study inside the Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston. According to the church’s website, she was a pastor at the historical black church which dates back to the […]
Berkeley Co. Deputies Looking For Man Wanted For Shooting Stepfather With Shotgun
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County deputies say they are on the lookout for a 26-year-old man who shot his stepfather with a shotgun Tuesday night. The shooting reportedly took place at a home on Pooh Lane in the Sheep Island section of Summerville. Arrest warrants have been obtained charging Pryor with attempted murder and firearms-related charges. According to Berkeley County Spokesperson […]
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis Announces Hire Of New Chief Deputy
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced changes in the structure of the Sheriff’s Office including the hire of a new Chief Deputy, Hanahan Police Chief Mike Cochran. “I made a commitment to the people of Berkeley County that we would improve efficiency in the Sheriff’s Office and strengthen public safety in our communities,” said Lewis. “I […]
DCSO: Teen Suspect Wanted For Murder Has Ties To Berkeley County
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–Dorchester County deputies say they have identified a suspect wanted for the shooting death of a Goose Creek man over the weekend. Investigators say Thomas Robert Shewtzuk, 18, has ties to Berkeley County and is now wanted for murder. They say he has previously lived in Moncks Corner and Summerville. On the morning of June 13th 2015, deputies responded to […]
Police: 14-Year-Old Victim Of Attempted Abduction, Actively Looking For Suspect
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–Summerville Police say they are looking for a man who reportedly attempted to abduct a 14-year-old girl walking to her apartment. According to an incident report, the attempted abduction occurred at Planters Retreat on Ladson Road. Shortly before 3 p.m. on May 29th, the teen told officers that she was leaving the apartment complex with a few male friends who were accompanying […]
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