SC Criminal Justice Reform

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing SquadColumbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death…

4 days ago
Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic ChaosBomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

News Summary A routine traffic stop escalated into a full-blown bomb scare on I-85, causing significant closures and backups. The…

7 days ago
South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial ExecutionSouth Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and…

7 days ago
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

News Summary A motorcycle accident late Friday night in Lancaster, South Carolina, has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a DecadeSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

News Summary South Carolina executed inmate Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025. This marks the first firing…

4 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's modern history on March 7,…

1 month ago
Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Abbeville County Leaves One DeadFatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Abbeville County Leaves One Dead

Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Abbeville County Leaves One Dead

News Summary A tragic accident in Abbeville County resulted in one fatality and left another individual injured early this morning.…

1 month ago
Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and ArrestsWildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

News Summary Residents in South Carolina, particularly around Myrtle Beach, are facing dire conditions as over 200 wildfires burn across…

1 month ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic EventSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad…

1 month ago