Firing-squad executions get the green light in South Carolina
South Carolina has given the green light to firing-squad executions, a method codified into state law last year after a decade-long pause in carrying out death sentences because of the state’s inability to procure lethal injection drugs.
South Carolina restaurant offers in-house child care for employees' kids
"I don't think people should have to choose between having a family and having a career," explained the owner of McGee's Scot-Irish Pub in Anderson, South Carolina.
Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
Phillip Adams: Autopsy of ex-NFL player, accused of killing 6, shows severe CTE
Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams, accused of killing six people before turning the gun on himself, suffered from severe brain disease, an autopsy shows.
South Carolina animal sanctuary transforms into ‘real-life unicorn farm’
“It’s a real-life unicorn farm. It’s a magical place, it really is,” Kate Nichols, owner of Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm, said.
Father gets 28 years for leaving toddler to die in burning car during police chase
The man led police on a chase while flames and smoke spewed from the car. He then jumped out of the burning vehicle and ran, leaving his 19-month-old daughter to die. He later admitted to leaving the little girl behind, believing officers would rescue her.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Alex Murdaugh denied bond on $3M insurance theft charges
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied bond for charges related to insurance money in his housekeeper's death.
South Carolina woman hands cashier note saying a man is 'going to hurt her,' is found safe by police
The woman appeared to be in distress when she walked into a South Carolina grocery store with a man and slipped a note to a cashier that said the man "was going to hurt her." Police say she was thankfully found safe the next day.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
Video shows massive alligator eating other gator whole in South Carolina
A viral video shows a massive alligator scarfing down another gator in South Carolina.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Dylann Roof denied death sentence appeal in 2015 SC church shootings
Dylann Roof has lost the next phase of his appeal, with a federal court turning down his request for a new hearing to challenge his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.
1 dead, children among 7 hurt in shooting near SC convenience store
The shooting happened early Sunday morning near a convenience store, Police Chief Gregory Alexander said.
Alex Murdaugh bond set at $20K in alleged insurance fraud scheme
Lawyer Alex Murdaugh surrendered Thursday to face insurance fraud and other charges after state police said he arranged to have himself shot in the head so that his son would get a $10 million life insurance payout.
Alex Murdaugh accused of hiring hitman, arranging his own death in botched $10M life insurance plot
A prominent South Carolina lawyer who found the bodies of his wife and son three months ago tried to arrange his own death earlier this month so his son would get a $10 million life insurance payment, but the planned fatal shot only grazed his head, state police said Tuesday.
SC sheriff warns child predators after 5 sting arrests: 'If you hunt our children you will become the hunted'
After arresting five men accused of using social media apps to look for children for sex, a South Carolina sheriff issued a warning: "Let this send a strong message to any child predator: if you hunt our children, you will become the hunted."
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
Twin boys found dead inside hot car at South Carolina daycare
Twin 20-month-old boys found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina daycare were likely in the hot SUV for more than nine hours, authorities said Thursday.
Federal appeals court upholds Dylann Roof's death sentence
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.