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 On January 2, 2025, Greenville County was thrown into chaos when a bomb threat during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 brought all
News Summary A shooting incident at a Lancaster Walmart on April 1, 2025, left two injured and multiple arrests made. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as police
News Summary In an unexpected twist, 43 monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, leading to a community-wide response.
News Summary After a thrilling win over Texas A&M, Columbia, SC, experienced chaos as a shooting left three injured. The incident occurred near Williams-Brice Stadium,
News Summary In Greenville, a 21-year-old woman, Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis, was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies following a reported altercation. The incident raises
News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This decision follows the state’s recent
News Summary In South Carolina, a wildfire near Myrtle Beach has burned over 2,000 acres, leading to the arrest of a local woman for negligent
News Summary In Yemassee, South Carolina, a group of 43 Rhesus macaques escaped from Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center. While 24 have been recovered safely,
News Summary A heartbreaking murder-suicide in North Charleston has left the community in shock. Darius Seay shot his estranged wife and two family members before
News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed its first execution by firing squad in over 15 years. Brad Sigmon, convicted of heinous
