South Carolina
2.5-Foot Baby Alligator Found In Man's Backpack at Traffic Stop
A small alligator was found being illegally held in a man's book bag during a routine traffic stop by local law enforcement.
South Carolina Executions Blocked Until Firing Squad Is Formed
The state Supreme Court ruled that Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens have a statutory right to choose the manner of their execution.
Man Convicted of Baseball Bat Killing to Be SC's First Execution in Decade
State lawmakers recently passed legislation to force inmates to choose between the electric chair or a firing squad when lethal injection isn't available.
Death Row Inmates Plead Not to Be Executed by Electric Chair
Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens are scheduled to die in South Carolina's 109-year-old electric chair, in what would be the state's first executions in a decade.
Father of Boy Killed in Dog Attack Says Pet Tore the Clothes off Son's Body
The sheriff's office, coroner, animal control and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating Shemar Sherif Jackson death in the canine attack.
Paul and Margaret Murdaugh: What do we Know About Mother and Son Murder?
Paul Murdaugh was awaiting trial on a charge of boating under the influence causing death for a crash in February 2019.
Dolphin With Big Chunk Missing From Back Likely Bitten by Shark
The injured dolphin was spotted off the coast of South Carolina.
Dispute Over New Law Shouldn't Halt Executions: Judge
South Carolina is set to carry out its first executions in a decade due to a new law that compels condemned inmates to choose between the electric chair and a firing squad if lethal injection drugs aren't available.
'Monster' 10-Foot Long Alligator Caught Roaming Streets on Video
An enormous alligator was caught on video on Sunday walking around a neighborhood, seemingly trying to find the perfect patch of grass to sunbathe on.
Marine Recruit's Death During Grueling 54-Hour Boot Camp Prompts Probe
Private First Class Dalton Beals died while he took part in the training exercise known as "The Crucible" in South Carolina.
Formerly 'Extinct' 400-Pound Goliath Grouper Caught in South Carolina
"You work your whole life in the ocean for a moment like this...It was the last thing I expected to see come up after an hour fight," Captain Richard Pollitzer remarked.
Pence Says He and Trump 'May Never See Eye-to-Eye' on January 6 Riots
"You know, President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office. And I don't know if we'll ever see eye to eye on that day. But I will always be proud of what we accomplished for the American people over the last four years," Pence said Thursday.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace's House Defaced With Antifa Graffiti, Expletives
"In the early morning hours of Memorial Day, my home, where I'm raising my two children, was vandalized with Antifa symbols and profanity," Mace wrote.
County Settles With Family of Black Man Killed In Police Custody for $10M
"We definitely need reform in our detention facility," Council Chairman Teddie Pryor said. "I have been researching that and I'm going to bring some other matters before this council regarding that.
South Carolina Woman Catches Largest Spinner Shark in State History
The massive shark broke the 27-year-old high school teacher's fishing rod, forcing her to partially reel it in by hand.
Tyler Terry Arrested in Killings of 4 After Weeklong, 300-Officer Manhunt
Tyler Terry, wanted as a suspect in the killings of four people, has been arrested after a weeklong manhunt involving 300 officers.
Prison Officer Fired for Allegedly Bringing Meth-Laced Lollipops to Inmate
Dana Fisher is accused of sneaking the drugs into Ridgeland Correctional Institution.
Lin Wood Says He 'Definitely' Doesn't 'Feel Betrayed at All' By Trump
Wood lost his bid to become South Carolina GOP chair after Trump's endorsed his rival.
South Carolina May Face Lawsuit Over New Law Allowing Death by Firing Squad
Inmates are now faced with dying via the state's 109-year-old electric chair or by firing squad, options advocates are calling inhumane.
Lin Wood Praises Trump Despite Losing SC GOP Race to Trump-Endorsed Rival
"Upon further reflection, I understand his endorsement of my opponent," said Wood on Sunday, a day after failing to become chair of South Carolina's GOP.
Graham Calls Out Biden on Colonial Pipeline Hack Response: 'Weak'
"Is anybody in Russia afraid of hitting us again?" the Republican senator said.
Wood Falls to McKissick in Bid to Lead South Carolina GOP
Pro-Trump lawyer Lin Wood's attempt to convince delegates to make him the next South Carolina Republican Party chairman fell through on Saturday, when incumbent Drew McKissick secured his reelection bid for a third two-year term, The State reported.
Car Catches Fire From 'Hoarded Fuel' in Trunk After Driver Loses Control
The woman driving the car flipped it over, causing the car to ignite. She escaped the vehicle with her clothes on fire.
Woman Wakes up From Surgery to Find She Had Procedure on Wrong Part of Body
The South Carolina woman eventually had the surgery done again the next day, but she says the pain is now worse than before.
Video Shows Uber Driver Unleashing Racist Rant Against Black Passengers
Jovene Milligan has since filed a lawsuit against Uber, hoping that the company will implement safety protections for people who may feel threatened by their drivers.
Gas Shortages, Long Lines After Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack
Colonial Pipeline halted operations after reporting that a ransomware cyberattack had affected some of its systems.
3 States Will No Longer Pay Extra $300 Unemployment Benefits
Montana, South Carolina and Arkansas are stopping the extra $300 unemployment payment benefits as the economy rebounds. Several states have begun requiring those receiving unemployment benefits to show they are actively searching for work.
Mike Lindell Endorses Lin Wood for SC GOP Chair at Rally: He's 'Like Trump'
"There is probably maybe 15 [politicians] that are like President Trump, where it's for the people," the MyPillow CEO said at a Bikers for Trump rally.
Joe Biden Faces GOP Governor Revolt After Worse Than Expected Jobs Report
Unemployment benefits during the COVID pandemic face scrutiny after job numbers for April grew by only 266,000.
Armed Fort Jackson Trainee Allegedly Hijacked School Bus Before Arrest
Some of the children used cellphones to call their parents, and one parent flagged down a deputy to inform authorities about the armed man on the bus.