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Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina witnessed its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on Friday, marking a significant…

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Monkeys Escape from Research Facility in South CarolinaMonkeys Escape from Research Facility in South Carolina

Monkeys Escape from Research Facility in South Carolina

News Summary On November 8, 2024, Beaufort County faced an unusual incident as 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha…

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Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a historic moment as Brad Keith Sigmon became the first…

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South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina witnessed a significant moment in capital punishment history as Brad Keith Sigmon…

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Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming ExecutionBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for…

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Minor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee CountyMinor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee County

Minor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee County

News Summary On February 9, 2025, a 1.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Oconee County, South Carolina. The tremor hit…

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Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina InmateControversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

News Summary In an unprecedented move, Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate on death row in South Carolina, has chosen the…

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Former Student Charged in South Carolina State University Dormitory ShootingFormer Student Charged in South Carolina State University Dormitory Shooting

Former Student Charged in South Carolina State University Dormitory Shooting

News Summary A 21-year-old former student from South Carolina State University, Melvin Williams, has been charged with attempted murder following…

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South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 67-year-old inmate Brad Sigmon will become the first person in South Carolina's history to be…

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Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South CarolinaBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a condemned inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, marking the first…

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