Authorities arrest Johns Island man accused of trailer thefts

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:43am

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- A 31-year-old Johns Island man accused of stealing two trailers from a construction site for a new apartment complex in West Ashley was taken into custody late Tuesday.

According to Charleston County Detention Center records, Lauren Bland Cook, of 4355 Chisolm Road, was booked into the jail early Wednesday morning on two charges of property crime enhancement.

Charleston Police Department investigators say Cook stole a black, open-air trailer and a white utility trailer holding $5,000 in tools from 1749 Bees Ferry Road, the site of the new Bees Ferry Apartment Complex, during the early morning hours of Apr. 17.

The utility trailer was valued at $6,000 and the open-air trailer was valued at $2,000.

Investigators said they found both trailers at Cook's mother's house on Humbert Road. They also said they found some of the tools at Cook's home.

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Superstreet could be solution for troubled intersection

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:42pm

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- A safer, smoother ride from Johns Island to West Ashley is on the horizon.

A public meeting will be held Tuesday night for folks to weigh in on proposed changes to the intersection of Savannah Highway and Main Road. On any given day during rush hour, the intersection is packed with cars traveling in and around Johns Island and West Ashley.

But state transportation officials think a superstreet is the answer to all the congestion.

A superstreet could potentially improve safety, speed up your drive time, save money and the environment.

Department of Transportation officials also plan to widen both intersections as well as widen Old Charleston Road. According to the highway safety office, between 2003 and 2011, almost 400 accidents have occurred at the intersection.

Nearly 200 people have been injured and three have lost their lives.

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Old Crow Medicine Show to headline First Flush FesTEAval May 18

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:13pm

Old Crow Medicine Show to headline First Flush FesTEAval May 18

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Tea Plantation is celebrating its first tea harvest of the season this Saturday with a live music festival featuring Old Crow Medicine Show.

The 7th Annual First Flush FesTEAval will take place Saturday, May 18, with gates opening at 1 p.m. and music going well into the night. This two-stage festival kicks off the first harvest from the Charleston Tea Plantation, America's only tea plantation.

In addition to the live music, First Flush will also feature plenty of food trucks, vendors, and a special area for the kids to let loose.

This year's musical acts include:

MAIN STAGE

2:15-3:00PM SOUTH STREET
3:15-4:00PM GAS LIGHT STREET
4:15-5:00PM QUINCY MUMFORD
5:15-6:00PM SUN DREID VIBES
6:15-7:00PM STOP LIGHT OBSERVATION
7:15-8:00PM TYLER BOONE BAND
8:15-9:00PM THE LUKE CUNNINGHAM BAND
9:30- 11:00PM OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

SECOND STAGE

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Charleston police arrest man accused of breaking into cars on Johns Island

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 1:35pm

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- A 27-year-old man is behind bars accused of breaking into cars on Johns Island.

The Charleston Police Department arrested Eddie Thomas on Monday and charged him with three counts of breaking into a motor vehicle. Thomas, who is on probation for a narcotic charge, was locked up at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Thomas' arrest stems from three incidents that happened on Sweetleaf Lane and Fetterbush Lane between April 7 and May 9.

On April 7, someone entered a vehicle on Sweetleaf Lane and stole money, a canvas tote bag, a purse, a cellular telephone pouch and two small flashlights.

Three days later someone entered a vehicle on Fetterbush Lane and stole several credit cards and an iPhone charger.

On May 9, someone entered another vehicle on Sweetleaf Lane and stole money and several credit cards.

Police are continuing the investigation.

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Sunshine and cool temps continue Tuesday

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 9:00am

Sunshine and cool temps continue Tuesday

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson says it will be another sunny day in the Lowcountry, with temps topping out in the upper 70s:

The sunshine continues today across the Lowcountry as high pressure remains in control of our sky. There were just a few thin clouds around the beaches at sunrise and as the afternoon approaches temps will head up from the 50s and 60s. Highs later today will make it into the upper 70s with a light southeast breeze.

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Warm, sunny weather expected this week

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:03am

Sunshine and warm temps are back for your Monday across the coast. It is shaping up to be a picture perfect start to the week with just a few clouds around early and temps cool in the 50s and 60s. We will warm today into the mid 70s but stay well below the average highs in the mid 80s for this time of the year. Sunshine lasts all week and no rain is back in the forecast until the weekend.

Have a great Monday !!

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

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