South Carolina
Business-Friendly South Carolina Set to Debate Ban on Vaccine Mandates
The hastily drafted bill would ban private companies from firing those who refuse COVID-19 vaccines.
Emmett Till's Case Closed, But DOJ Probing Up to 20 Civil Rights-Era Cases
"With the Justice Department's stamp on it, even a statement that the killings were wrongful would help even if there's no prosecutions," said John Hayes.
Great White Sharks Are Congregating Before Mating Season Begins
Tagging data shows how white sharks are migrating south along the U.S. East Coast for winter.
Nurse Charged With Creating Fake Vaccine Card for Relative, Lying About It
Tammy McDonald faces 15 years for allegedly forging a COVID-19 vaccination card and five years for lying to federal agents about it.
Nikki Haley to Receive Replica Revolutionary War Musket From The Citadel
The award will be presented at the Patriot Dinner hosted by The Citadel Republican Society, which claims to be "the largest Republican club in the South."
Former Teacher Forced to Resign Over Video About Mask Mandates: Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the video was posted on the teacher's personal Facebook account, which was operating under a pseudonym.
Day Care Company Sued By Mother of Toddler Allegedly Slung Against Cubbies
The Sunshine House's location in Aiken, South Carolina, is under fire after an alleged incident involving a 3-year-old boy.
Woman Allegedly Shot, Killed 6-Year-Old Son With Rifle on Thanksgiving
According to an incident report, the 31-year-old woman's brother reportedly tackled her as she was trying to reload the firearm.
Former SC Rep. Accuses GOP of Wanting to 'Rig Elections' With New Districts
"The folks in Washington, D.C., drawing these maps don't like competition," Joe Cunningham said. "They don't want close elections. They want safe elections."
Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating to Death Infant Left in His Care
An autopsy found that a large skull fracture "due to blunt force trauma on the right side of [the child's] head" was the most likely cause of death, said authorities.
Great White Sharks Gather Off the Coasts of Virginia and North Carolina
Ocean trackers have shown at least seven of the enormous predators off the coasts of the two states in recent weeks.
Alex Murdaugh's Attorneys Request Gag Order for Prosecutor After Insults
Murdaugh is accused of stealing $3 million in insurance settlements and trying to arrange his own death so his son could get a $10 million insurance payout.
Alleged Sexual Predator Who Spent 16 Years on the Run Found Dead
Frederick Cecil McLean had been on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted fugitive list since 2006.
A Most Wanted Fugitive is Found Dead in a Home 4 Months After He Died
Frederick McLean had been on the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list for 15 years for the sexual assault of at least eight young girls before being found dead.
Alex Murdaugh Faces 27 New Charges, Stole From Dead Housekeeper, Others
Alex Murdaugh allegedly stole nearly $3.5 million meant as settlement for the sons of his housekeeper who died from a fall in their home in 2019.
Two Charged in the Death of Infant From Opioid Overdose
The grandmother, who was the legal guardian, left the child with its mother unsupervised for 30 minutes before its death.
South Carolina Democrat Proposes Temporary Gas Tax Halt to Ease Pump Costs
Joe Cunningham estimates that the gas tax halt could save drivers up to $5 every time they fill up a 20-gallon tank.
Man Receives Life in Prison for Horrific Killing of 2-Year-Old He Abused
William Looper had access to the boy because he had been dating his mother, 30-year-old Jessica Blake Smith, for several weeks at the time.
Alex Murdaugh Mentally Unstable, Dangerous, Judge Says Before Denying Bond
After reading a psychiatric evaluation for Murdaugh, Judge Clifton Newman denied bond due to concerns about his mental state and financial resources.
Man Convicted of Kids' Murders May Have Sentenced Repealed Over Photographs
Jone's lawyers say the photos of the dead children prove his innocence by insanity and are calling for his sentence to be repealed.
Four Students Suspended After Recreating George Floyd's Death on TikTok
The school in South Carolina sent an email home to students and parents confirming that they had been suspended for the rest of the school year.
Judge Freezes Alex Murdaugh's Finances, Jailed Lawyer Could Hide Millions
The jailed lawyer's finances are being assessed after a prosecuting attorney suggested he could be hiding millions of dollars.
GOP Congressman Wears 'Let's Go Brandon' Mask in House Chamber
Rep. Jeff Duncan was seen wearing the mask featuring the slogan conservatives are using as direct replacement for the "f**k Joe Biden" chant.
Woman Gives Note to Store Cashier Saying She's Afraid of Man She's With
South Carolina authorities issued an appeal for information on social media after the woman left a supermarket with the man.
Elementary School Teacher Out of Job After Leaving THC Edibles in Prize Box
"It is unacceptable for a staff member to potentially threaten the well-being of a child," the school district's superintendent said.
Murdaugh Charged with Stealing $4M Insurance Payout from Housekeeper's Kids
The South Carolina lawyer was arrested in Florida, where his lawyers said that he was recovering after claiming that he was shot in the head by his home.
Judges Won't Unrecuse to Hear Dylann Roof Appeal in 2015 Church Shooting
All judges on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have recused themselves from Roof's case, leaving him without a judge to hear his appeal.
U.S. Appeals Court Sets Date to Hear Heartbeat Abortion Lawsuit in S.C.
Planned Parenthood is suing the state over a law that prevents abortions if a so-called fetal heartbeat can be detected.
Pilot Who Survived Plane Crash Credits Parachute for Saving Him
William Kepper was flying in a single-engine Composite Technology Light Sport aircraft from Aiken, South Carolina.
Coroner Identifies Missing Person Whose Two Feet Washed Up on Coast
The Charleston County Coroner's Office utilized "advanced DNA testing" to identify the individual whose two feet were found still in sneakers.