On March 28, 2014, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for the arrest of Dennis Lott of Goose Creek for Breach of Trust. Just one day prior, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, at the request of Coastal Carolina Fair employees, began an investigation into a report of missing money from the Coastal Carolina Fair’s Bank Account. According to […]
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Police: Roof collapses, pins man in Hanahan underneath
HANAHAN, S.C.—According to Lt. Michael Fowler with Hanahan Police, a North Charleston man is recovering in the hospital after a roof collapsed on him. Fowler says the man was airlifted to MUSC and was conscious when placed inside the chopper. He reportedly received some leg and head injuries. A neighbor says the man’s injuries are not life threatening. Fowler says […]
Truck stolen from deputy while asleep, found in Berkeley Co.
Deputies in Orangeburg County are still trying to figure out how someone managed to quietly steal one of their county-issues vehicles. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell recently told The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg that the unmarked, white 2007 Chevrolet Suburban was stolen from the yard of an officer early Saturday morning. Ravenell says when the deputy awoke, he noticed that the […]
Local business holds book drive, benefits Roscoe Reading Program
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –For the fourth year in a row now, Hometown Bath and Body is holding its special book drive to benefit the Roscoe Reading Program. “We collect gently used books from folks who need to clean out their closets and book shelves,” said Cathy Cote, the store’s proprietor. “Once the book drive is complete, all donated books will […]
Bond set at more than $200,000 for woman arrested in deadly Jamestown wreck
JAMESTOWN, S.C.—A judge has set bond for Jamie Shuler, 30, at $200,914 stemming from a fatal wreck that resulted in the tragic death of her father, James Shuler, 67. Her father, who was known by many as “Little Bubba,” will be buried this Thursday at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. A retired technician for TDS Telecom, he leaves behind […]
Sheriff requests funding for additional 16 detention officers
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Several years ago as the county’s inmate population grew, the need for a larger jail was without question an absolute must. The county eventually built one; however, it’s been sitting dormant for several years, but it’s not by choice. Sheriff Wayne Dewitt says his office currently lacks the manpower to run it. Dewitt is hoping to change that. […]
Pastor tells deputies thief stole large TV from Macedonia church
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Deputies are still trying to figure out who entered the Macedonia Christian Church a few days ago and stole a large television from the church’s recreational room. According to the incident report, Larry Bradberry, the pastor, told deputies that he did not find any signs of forced entry but admitted that sometimes the doors to the church are […]
Berkeley Co. lawmakers weigh in on SC marijuana legalization
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–With the recent legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado, there is now a push now for other states to follow suit. South Carolina is one of them. For Wayne Borders, the midland’s acting executive director and chapter president for NORML, he is hoping the drug will eventually become legal to smoke. “It’s a long time coming now […]
Daughter of crash victim arrested in Jamestown fatal wreck
JAMESTOWN, S.C.—According to Corporal Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, one of the drivers involved in Saturday’s deadly wreck has been arrested and booked inside the Berkeley County detention center. Jamie Shuler, 30, faces multiple charges: driving under suspension, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and DUI. Saturday’s accident happened shortly before 7 p.m. on French […]
Jamestown man killed in collision, four others injured
JAMESTOWN, S.C.–According to Berkeley County Coroner, Bill Salisbury, around 6:30 p.m. Saturday a pickup truck and a SUV were traveling on French Santee Road near Jamestown when the two vehicles collided. Salisbury says the front seat passenger in the truck, James Shuler, 67, of Jamestown was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other were transported to local hospitals from the […]
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