BONNEAU, S.C.–Friday afternoon, American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers assisted a family of five, two adults and three children, whose home located on Lake Moultrie Drive in Bonneau was destroyed by fire. The Bonneau Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross provided the family with financial assistance for food and clothing, along with comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office simultaneously executed four search warrants in the Goose Creek and Summerville areas Thursday resulting in the recovery of approximately $20,000 in stolen property, including two firearms. According to BCSO Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies with the Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Selective Enforcement Team executed the warrants on two residences, […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Berkeley County Jury found 56- year-old John Thomas guilty of Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature Thursday for the stabbing of an acquaintance at a bar in Cross, SC. Judge Kristi L. Harrington delayed sentencing until a pre-sentencing investigation can be completed. Forty-seven year old victim, William Melton, was at the Monkey Business bar […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Duane Lewis of Moncks Corner announced his candidacy for Berkeley County Sheriff today. “I plan to restore the public trust and confidence in the sheriff’s office,” Lewis said, “by promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and a culture of community service.” Lewis added that his three decades of law enforcement work, community ties, and 10 years of executive command experience […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, BCSO deputy DeAngelo Scott has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation following a recent arrest. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has charged the 30-year-old with criminal domestic violence. According to the incident report, his girlfriend tried to enter Scott’s apartment by using her key […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Crimestoppers, Kendra Morgan-Stevens, who is the mother of Ariel Morgan, has raised an additional $300 to be added to the current Crimestoppers reward for her daughter. This now brings the total reward amount to $8,740. This reward will be paid for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – With temperatures predicted to be in the low teens and wind chills in the single digits tonight and tomorrow morning, Santee Cooper is projecting record electricity demand and asking customers to conserve energy where possible, especially from 5-9 a.m., when energy use is at its highest level. “We’re fortunate in that this critically cold period will […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—By executive order, Governor Nikki Haley has named former Berkeley County Chief Deputy Sheriff C. W. “Butch” Henerey as the new Sheriff of Berkeley County. Henerey will serve as Sheriff until a June special election is held. Today, he expressed his gratitude for the Governor’s appointment and eagerness to get started: “I am honored that Governor Haley has […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the American Red Cross, disaster-trained volunteers assisted two people whose home, located on Pinefield Drive near Daniel Island, was destroyed by a fire early this morning. North Charleston Fire Department, Charleston Fire Department, and Berkeley County Rescue Squad responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of the two adults by providing […]

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Emergency Preparedness Department, in conjunction with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Guard, will be participating in a statewide Vigilant Guard exercise in March to simulate a hurricane landing in our state. The training exercise will prepare State National Guards to respond to crisis with multiple agencies, validate crisis action plans, […]