BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff S. Duane Lewis dedicated the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Annex to former Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury on Friday.
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Coroner: Husband and Wife Die in Goose Creek Murder-Suicide
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A husband and wife have died in an apparent murder-suicide, according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury. On Saturday at around 5 p.m., 911 dispatcher received a call of a domestic disturbance on Samantha Way in Goose Creek. Berkeley County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the address and found two people lying in the yard, both with gunshot […]
Mother of Two Killed in Highway 52 Wreck Identified
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The woman killed in Thursday’s car crash on Highway 52 has been identified. On Thursday, Sept. 20, at 11:40 a.m., 38-year-old Catherine Parker, of Moncks Corner was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 52 and Moss Grove Subdivision. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, her vehicle overturned and she was ejected and pronounced […]
Coroner: Summerville Man Killed in Accident on Hwy. 17A
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Summerville man has died from injuries sustained in a wreck in Berkeley County, according to Coroner Bill Salisbury. The accident occurred early Thursday at 5:22 a.m. when the victim’s vehicle was struck at the intersection of Black Tom Road and Highway 17-A. He has been identified as 21-year-old Dylan Jacob Thomas. Thomas was pronounced dead on the scene, […]
Coroner Identifies Elderly Couple Killed in Ladson House Fire
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the elderly couple who passed away Wednesday morning after their house caught on fire. At 8:25 a.m., Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call of a house fire at 112 Ponderosa Drive in the Tall Pines community of Berkeley County. The first fire […]
Motorcyclist Killed During Hwy. 402 Hit-and-Run, SCHP Asking Public for Tips
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Highway Patrol is actively seeking information regarding a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a motorcyclist this week. On Tuesday at 11:25 p.m., Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that Alan Lane Smith Jr., 31, of Cordesville was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle. He was traveling on Highway 402 near Moncks […]
Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Deadly Ladson Shooting
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies say they are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Ladson area. At 5:51 a.m. this morning, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 Meese Road in Ladson regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a male subject in the backyard who had been shot and was no longer alive. […]
Coroner: Motorcyclist Killed On Cypress Gardens Road
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A motorcyclist has died following an early morning accident on Cypress Gardens Road. On Thursday at 2:00 a.m., the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of a traffic death in that area. When Coroner Bill Salisbury arrived on scene, he found that a motorcycle had run off the right side of the roadway and into the woods. The […]
Berkeley County Coroner Responds To 2 Fatalities In Less Than 24 Hours
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On July 16, at 9:40 p.m., 38-year-old Joseph Wamer of St. George was traveling north on Highway 17-A near 2423 N Main Street in Summerville when he struck a power pole. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that he came back on the roadway and stopped in the median. He then exited his vehicle and was struck by […]
Berkeley County Coroner Announces Retirement, Endorses Chief Deputy
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.— Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury announced Wednesday he will step down from his position once his term officially ends in 15 months. While the decision to not seek re-election is bittersweet, the 69-year-old stated that he’s looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his family—especially the grandkids. “I’ve enjoyed my time in the coroner’s office, […]
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