South Carolina inmate loses bid to delay execution over firing squad, injection concerns
A federal judge refused to halt the execution of Stephen Stanko, set for Friday, saying his lawyers provided no evidence that South Carolina’s lethal injection process causes unconstitutional pain.
A federal judge refused to halt the execution of Stephen Stanko, set for Friday, saying his lawyers provided no evidence that South Carolina’s lethal injection process causes unconstitutional pain.
Mama bear, cubs make themselves at home on South Carolina deck, raid bird feeder
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
Southern governors demand local control over red snapper management, criticize federal oversight
Governors from Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are requesting federal approval to manage red snapper.
Governors from Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are requesting federal approval to manage red snapper.
Escaped Hall County inmate catches fire during high-speed chase
Daniel Jesse Bell, a Hall County inmate, escaped from a work-release program and led authorities on a high-speed chase across state lines.
Daniel Jesse Bell, a Hall County inmate, escaped from a work-release program and led authorities on a high-speed chase across state lines.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
26-year-old woman arrested for fatal shooting in Hart County
A 34-year-old woman, Breiana Danielle Johnson, was found shot and killed Saturday afternoon at a home in Royston, Georgia.
A 34-year-old woman, Breiana Danielle Johnson, was found shot and killed Saturday afternoon at a home in Royston, Georgia.
South Carolina shooting leaves at least 10 injured, police say
Authorities say 10 people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party on the South Carolina coast.
Authorities say 10 people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party on the South Carolina coast.
South Carolina infant rescued from filthy home infested with animals, some dead
Police in Honea Path, South Carolina, discovered an infant living in horrifying conditions after responding to a welfare report.
Police in Honea Path, South Carolina, discovered an infant living in horrifying conditions after responding to a welfare report.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
High-speed chase across Georgia ends in arrest of SC kidnapping suspect
A South Carolina man, Charles Davis, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple Georgia counties.
A South Carolina man, Charles Davis, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple Georgia counties.
South Carolina parents arrested after infant found with rat bite marks
Parents in South Carolina have been arrested and charged after their 6-month-old baby girl was found with multiple bite marks from a field rat.
Parents in South Carolina have been arrested and charged after their 6-month-old baby girl was found with multiple bite marks from a field rat.
NC college student killed by 'career criminal' in random SC home invasion: police
A 22-year-old North Carolina college student is dead after a man allegedly broke into her friend's home in South Carolina over the weekend and shot her in the chest after stealing several credit cards.
A 22-year-old North Carolina college student is dead after a man allegedly broke into her friend's home in South Carolina over the weekend and shot her in the chest after stealing several credit cards.
Alex Murdaugh's attorney explains why he thinks the disgraced lawyer is innocent, will get a new trial
Dick Harpootlian has a new book discussing his prosecution of notorious South Carolina serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins.
Dick Harpootlian has a new book discussing his prosecution of notorious South Carolina serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins.
Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
Southern vacation hot spot fires back at poor safety rating following shooting: 'Fake news'
An April 26 shooting in downtown Myrtle Beach left 11 people injured and the shooter dead in what officials have described as an isolated incident.
An April 26 shooting in downtown Myrtle Beach left 11 people injured and the shooter dead in what officials have described as an isolated incident.
South Carolina executes Mikal Mahdi by firing squad
Mikal Mahdi was executed for the murder of an off-duty police officer in 2004.
Mikal Mahdi was executed for the murder of an off-duty police officer in 2004.
Twin earthquakes shake east-central Georgia
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in east-central Georgia late Wednesday.
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in east-central Georgia late Wednesday.
Georgia's national forests enforce campfire ban amid rising wildfire threats
A sweeping ban on campfires has been issued across Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
A sweeping ban on campfires has been issued across Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
Alexandra Bialousow is accused of starting Covington Drive Fire after a debris burn got out of control.
Alexandra Bialousow is accused of starting Covington Drive Fire after a debris burn got out of control.
Executions by firing squad resume: A brief history
Firing squads have a long history in the U.S., dating back to 1608, though they have been rarely used in modern times.
Firing squads have a long history in the U.S., dating back to 1608, though they have been rarely used in modern times.