South Carolina Crime News

Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad ExecutionColumbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. since…

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Tragedy Strikes Fort Mill with Early Morning ShootingTragedy Strikes Fort Mill with Early Morning Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Fort Mill with Early Morning Shooting

News Summary On February 24, 2025, Fort Mill, SC, was rocked by a tragic shooting near a Circle K gas…

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South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered TeenSouth Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

News Summary A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old who was murdered…

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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…

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Raleigh Named Best-Performing Large City in 2025Raleigh Named Best-Performing Large City in 2025

Raleigh Named Best-Performing Large City in 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized as the best-performing large city in the United States for 2025 by…

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SCRA Opens New Office in GreenvilleSCRA Opens New Office in Greenville

SCRA Opens New Office in Greenville

News Summary The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has unveiled its new office at the Greenville ONE Center, aimed at…

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South Carolina Teen Arrested for Burglary and Cocaine PossessionSouth Carolina Teen Arrested for Burglary and Cocaine Possession

South Carolina Teen Arrested for Burglary and Cocaine Possession

News Summary In a shocking incident in South Carolina, 18-year-old Simon M. Welch was arrested for first-degree burglary and cocaine…

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Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Lives in Lancaster CountyTragic Head-On Collision Claims Lives in Lancaster County

Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Lives in Lancaster County

News Summary A heart-wrenching head-on collision in Lancaster County occurred on a quiet Friday night, resulting in the loss of…

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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,…

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South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel CaseSouth Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel Case

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel Case

News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and…

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