South Carolina

South Carolina 4 days ago

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: Congresswoman's profane supermarket argument with constituent caught on camera

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., filmed herself in a heated confrontation with a voter while she was at a store shopping for makeup and later posted the exchange on social media.

Police and Law Enforcement 6 days ago

South Carolina school bus crash victim identified, 5 other students in critical condition

Multiple Lexington County, South Carolina, students were taken to the hospital after a school bus flipped on a the highway Thursday afternoon.

True Crime April 14

Alleged accomplice accused of helping disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh enters plea deal

The former banker and alleged co-conspirator of disgraced legal scion and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh plead guilty to federal fraud charges.

South Carolina April 12

Mikal Mahdi, South Carolina inmate convicted in two separate 2004 murders, executed by firing squad

Mikal Mahdi, 42, was executed by the state of South Carolina on April 11 for the violent killing of off-duty Orangeburg Public Safety Officer James Myers in 2004.

South Carolina April 11

Condemned SC man's case about 'appropriate punishment' as he awaits 'inhumane' firing squad execution: lawyer

A South Carolina man on death row prepares to be put to death by firing squad, as his lawyer says the case is a matter of "appropriate punishment" rather than guilt.

Crime April 10

South Carolina woman wanted in murder investigation found in Netherlands

Dutch police have located a South Carolina woman, who is wanted in the murder of her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, in the Netherlands.

Illegal Immigrants April 4

South Carolina AG takes on illegal immigrant hit-and-run, promises criminals 'we're coming for you'

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will be prosecuting the Salvadoran illegal immigrant accused in the fatal hit-and-run of a USC student.

Immigration April 4

Illegal immigrant held without bail in death of University of South Carolina student

ICE has lodged a detainer against Rosali I. Fernandez Cruz, accused of being involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash.

South Carolina April 3

University of South Carolina student, 21, killed in hit-and-run crash involving illegal immigrant: DHS

Nathanial "Nate" G. Baker was killed after being struck on his motorcycle by a truck driven by Rosali Fernandez-Cruz, according to police.

South Carolina April 2

South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes

South Carolina arrested three young men for allegedly starting a massive wildfire after failing to "extinguish their cigarettes in a proper and safe manner."

South Carolina April 2

South Carolina deaths of former Bloomberg executive, wife and daughter leave neighbors perplexed

Neighbors of the Samarel family, found dead in their Greer, South Carolina, home on March 28, are perplexed by the incident and lack of answers as to what happened.

South Carolina March 31

South Carolina community rocked by wealthy family's deaths in stately home

South Carolina authorities on Friday morning found Samantha Samarel, Lina Samarel and Richard Samarel all dead in their Greer residence after a neighbor called authorities.

Product Recalls March 31

Chicken salad sandwich sold in vending machines recalled, plus brioche bread, too

A chicken salad sandwich that is primarily sold in vending machines in two states has been recalled. Also recalled are hundreds of cases of a Texas company's brioche bread products.

Crime March 31

South Carolina death row inmate invokes 'sovereign citizen' defense in bid to avoid execution

A last-ditch effort from attorneys of a death row inmate argue that his beliefs about being a "sovereign citizen" could be considered insanity and should spare him from execution.

South Carolina March 28

Second South Carolina inmate chooses execution by firing squad

A second South Carolina death row inmate, Mikal Mahdi, 41, has chosen execution by firing squad on April 11 following his guilty murder plea.

Donald Trump March 27

Trump endorses Sen. Lindsey Graham for re-election: 'HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN'

President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham for re-election in a post on Truth Social, urging South Carolinians to "help Lindsey have a BIG WIN next year!"

Hunter Biden March 26

Hunter Biden hires Alex Murdaugh's lawyer in latest court case; Abbe Lowell out

South Carolina attorney Richard A. Harpootlian is Hunter Biden's new counsel, as Abbe Lowell has reportedly been dropped from a defamation case being heard in Los Angeles.

Air And Space March 21

Boeing 'threatened to break' whistleblower who died by suicide: Lawsuit

The family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who died by suicide last year, filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the aircraft giant of retaliating against employees.

True Crime March 16

South Carolina spring break murder victim's family awarded $700M in civil suit

A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and murdered on a 2009 spring break trip to Myrtle Beach.

South Carolina March 15

South Carolina sets date for 5th execution in under 7 months

A South Carolina inmate is set to become the fifth person to be put to death since the state resumed executions in September after a 13-year pause.

Crime March 14

California man out on bond for attempted murder charged with kidnapping 89-year-old South Carolina woman

A California man reportedly out on bond for an attempted murder is charged with kidnapping an elderly woman in South Carolina over the weekend.

House Of Representatives March 11

SCOOP: Key House Freedom Caucus member 'seriously considering' run for governor in 2026

Rep. Ralph Norman discussed his political future with Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

US Fires March 10

Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say

South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged Alexandra Bialousow of Myrtle Beach in connection with a fire that burned more than 2,000 acres around March 1.

Politics March 9

Travel headaches show need for feds to focus on airline tech jobs as true major delay culprit revealed

Airline safety is back in the news after several tragic incidents in US skies, and airline maintenance jobs are now at a premium, experts and lawmakers said.

Politics March 7

South Carolina man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump

A South Carolina man, identified as Travis Keith Lang, was federally indicted this week for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump.

South Carolina March 7

Convicted double murderer executed by firing squad in South Carolina

A South Carolina man convicted of brutally murdering a couple in 2001 was executed by firing squad Friday, becoming the first U.S. prisoner to die by the method in 15 years.

Homicide March 7

South Carolina convict inches closer to first US death by firing squad in 15 years

A South Carolina convict who brutally killed his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat in 2001 is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Friday – the first execution of its kind in U.S. in 15 years.

US Fires March 3

175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations

Wildfires in North and South Carolina have scorched thousands of acres as crews battling more than 175 blazes face dry and windy conditions.

South Carolina March 2

Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency

Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as wildfires scorch the state.

US Fires March 2

Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina

Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations as crews work to contain the fires.