Former Georgetown County investigator set to stand trial

Everest "Hank" Carrison II, a former investigator with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, is scheduled to stand trial the week of December 14, 2026. Carrison was charged with first-degree assault and battery in June 2024 following an alleged assault on a coworker. The trial, which has faced multiple delays, involves a former officer previously known for his work on high-profile criminal cases in the region.