Our coverage of crime in South Carolina offers a detailed look at law enforcement efforts, criminal cases, and public safety initiatives across the state. Reporting on issues from local incidents to statewide crime trends, we strive to provide a balanced view that respects the complexities of the criminal justice system while prioritizing the safety and rights of communities. Our goal is to inform residents about the challenges and successes in maintaining public safety, including the nuanced approaches to preventing and responding to crime.
News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and its methods. Mahdi, convicted in
News Summary South Carolina prepares for the execution of death row inmate Mikal Mahdi on April 11, 2025, by firing squad. Convicted of murdering an
News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this method in the U.S. in
News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is grappling with a troubling surge in hit-and-run incidents that have highlighted critical issues of traffic safety and immigration enforcement.
News Summary In South Carolina, a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman, Alexandra Bialousow, has been arrested for starting a massive wildfire that has burned over 2,000
News Summary A group of Rhesus macaques made headlines after escaping from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina. On November 6,
News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old man, is set to become the first U.S. execution by firing squad in 15 years on March 7 in
News Summary A death investigation has been launched in Anderson County, South Carolina, following the discovery of two deceased individuals on Quinn Street. Authorities are
News Summary The University of South Carolina community is in mourning after 21-year-old student Nathanial G. Baker lost his life in a hit-and-run accident involving
News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and murdered in 2009. This significant
