Emily Johnson
Reporter
Charleston SC
Emily joined the Live 5 News team in July 2022.
Professional experience: Part-time reporter/MMJ at News-Press Now in St. Joseph, MO; Reporting Intern at KSNT News in Topeka, KS; Reporting Intern at KAKE News in Wichita, KS; Student Anchor/Reporter at KUJH News in Lawrence, KS
News philosophy: I believe in bringing the most important and relevant information to the community about topics that they care the most about.
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a focus in News & Information from the University of Kansas's William Allen White School of Journalism with a minor in Communications.
Family: Most of my family still resides in Minnesota, where I enjoy visiting not during the cold winter months! My parents, Wade and Sara, and younger sister, Alexa, are my biggest supporters.
Hobbies/interests: I am a massive foodie, which makes living here perfect! I love trying new restaurants, cooking, reading books, watching movies & TV shows, and spending time with family and friends.
Likes best about the Lowcountry: I absolutely love the communities that I have immersed myself in since moving here, most importantly the people. Also, living in a warm climate and being near the water is an added plus!
A fight that broke out Sunday among parents at a children’s basketball tournament has raised questions about the absence of security officers who could have broken it up.
The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees announced that they’ve hired the next deputy superintendent, and he’s from outside of the district.
While the parents of a woman killed in Colleton County say justice has been served after her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to prison for her murder, they say her death could have been prevented.
New rules announced Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
Conversations surrounding the proposed Mark Clark Extension Project’s impact on traffic and development have been discussed for years but a newly filed application poses a larger threat to the environment.
Folly Beach is one of two Charleston municipalities holding a special election on Tuesday, with Folly looking to fill an open council seat.
As fire departments across the Tri-County area are facing staffing shortages, one Berkeley County fire department has managed to recruit and retain firefighters, achieving zero active open positions.
Twenty-five Citadel cadets spent their Saturday morning helping a group of seniors in need of some extra hands clean up the neighborhood’s landscaping.
The solicitor involved in prosecuting and negotiating a sweetheart plea deal for Bowen Turner, the Orangeburg man who was accused of multiple rapes, has withdrawn from consideration for a judge position.
Sixteen years after his original arrest, an incarcerated man is now seeking answers following two trials with complicated results.
The first reading of the 2024 to 2025 Charleston County School District’s budget is just over a month out, and the board still must make important decisions on a number of topics included in the budget.
Questions about an intentionally set fire at a Johns Island apartment complex are still unanswered almost a year-and-a-half later.
A Georgetown man accepted the sentencing for his involvement in the 2020 murder of a missing man but did not admit his guilt.
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office released its first annual report Wednesday, giving a better look into the office’s duties and where death has affected the county in 2023.
After four generations have lived in a house located off Highway 78 in Summerville, a couple and their family are fighting to protect a home they say holds lifelong memories.
Thieves have stolen catalytic converters from cars throughout America for years now, and numbers prove the same problem remains in Charleston.
Summerville’s police chief has asked a community group that fosters collaboration between police and community members to review a controversial arrest of a teenage boy.
The Summerville Police Department released bodycam video late Thursday afternoon showing the arrest of a 13-year-old boy they say assaulted one of their officers outside a Walmart Monday afternoon.
The family of a 13-year-old boy arrested at a Walmart in Summerville will view police footage of the incident on Wednesday.
A decades-old South Carolina law making wearing a mask illegal is now being questioned following the arrest of an 18-year-old in February.
Disbarred Lowcountry attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has learned how much more time he faces in prison for his federal financial crimes.
A Charleston County School’s naming decision brought heated conversation and frustrations after debate left some unhappy with the final decision.
Many Charleston County School District teachers and members of the public showed their support towards the push for livable wages for all educational staff in the district.
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have confirmed they are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in the Summerville area.
The Charleston police department has shared more details into the death of a former Boeing employee who raised concerns about the company’s production standards.
The Charleston Police Department is working on new ways to clear up the confusion surrounding the way rideshare pickups and drop-offs are handled downtown.
Multiple Lowcountry customers say they became victims of a photographer who robbed them of their precious memories, among other complaints.
South Carolina’s attorney general is leading a multistate coalition calling on the U.S. Senate to pass a bill targeting people who enter the U.S. illegally and are then charged with certain crimes.
Fire departments across the nation are facing staffing shortages but here in the Lowcountry, some fire departments are forced to work with smaller staff, while others are trying to come up with ways to fix the problem.
A proposed funding option for the Charleston County School District would allow resources to be allocated to help schools in the district with students in poverty, special education or multilingual.
A project that experts say is a crucial piece of habitat for a species as their population declines rapidly is almost complete.
A collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Folly Beach with hopes of repairing beaches in the area after storms created erosion is beginning within the month.
The family of an Ashley Ridge High School student is suing the Charleston County School District, Dorchester County School District Two and Event Staff Services over an alleged incident at a basketball game.
The Charleston Wine + Food Festival is kicking off its 18th year Wednesday night ahead of four days packed with different events and experiences.
The City of Charleston and Mayor William Cogswell announced the launch of a King Street safety initiative with the goal of elevating safety, security and overall livability of the downtown area.
The Charleston County School District is looking for two community members to serve on the district’s Audit and Finance Committee.
Following a year when the Charleston County School District raised teacher salaries and saw a decrease in vacancies, the district’s teacher compensation task force is preparing for its next step.
On a stretch of Interstate 26 where construction has limited and changed the road temporarily, the number of accidents has significantly increased over the last year.
The Charleston County School District has spent tens of thousands of dollars in the last five years on body cameras for its security management team.
Arrests and charges are adding up for the man who lives in the trees on Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley, concerning the community about their safety.
As the public comment period is about to wrap up, Charleston County is holding its last feedback meeting with hopes of helping to narrow down potential road projects throughout the Lowcountry.
High School students at Ashley Hall were given the chance to meet with women from multiple state agencies for “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” on Thursday.
State regulators recently signed off on Santee Cooper’s long-term plan, including the approval of a new gas-fired power plant that would sit on the Edisto River.
The Charleston County School District’s newly appointed superintendent sat down for the first time Tuesday afternoon to address her goals, the ongoing drama of the school board and her contract.
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is releasing its first-ever annual report to give a better understanding to the public of what the county is seeing death-wise and what problems the area needs to address.
A Charleston firefighter is not only having to recover after experiencing a heart attack on the job, but he is also dealing with the financial burden.
A group of diverse community members has been chosen to make up a joint commission to focus on North Charleston students and their families.
Following Charleston County School District’s decision to hire a new superintendent last week, questions surround the legitimacy of her contract.
The Charleston County School District officially has a new superintendent.
Work on the Emanuel 9 Memorial is still underway after construction began last summer, but until more money is raised, the remaining phases of the project cannot continue.
