JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — The body of a 44-year-old man who went missing on Johns Island Saturday has been identified as William Singleton, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities say the search began after the U.S. Coast Guard was notified of an unmanned 21-foot skiff in the Stono River. A multi-agency response followed, with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) assisting in the search. Divers later recovered Singleton’s body.
Singleton, known to many as “Rakeem,” is being remembered by members of the community as a well-known and beloved figure. On social media, friends and locals have described him as a “true Charleston legend,” expressing grief over the tragic outcome…