Burton
CRIME & SAFETY
Four injured, two homes hit in two Beaufort Co. shootings
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two shootings that happened in as many days this week. The first shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in Burton. Dispatchers were notified that shots had been fired in the area of County Shed and Jennings Roads....
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents of ongoing scam
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is reaching out to help make residents aware of current ongoing scams. According to BCSO, various scams have re-emerged in Beaufort County where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers. The sheriff’s office says it has received several calls from community members over the past […]
US Coast Guard Rescues 5 People And Dog After Boat Runs Aground In South Carolina
In coordination with Beaufort County Marine Rescue, a Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah successfully rescued five people and a dog on Sunday after their 23-foot boat ran aground near Fripp Island. Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a distress call via cell phone around 2 p.m. from a...
Burton Fire District on how to stay safe in the hot summer months
BURTON, Sc. (WTOC) - The Burton Fire District spoke with WTOC Tuesday about safety during the summer months. With hot temperatures and thunderstorms, there are multiple things to look out for when it comes to staying safe. When it comes to the heat, the district says they’re seeing many people lacking proper hydration.
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