Our coverage of crime in South Carolina offers a detailed look at law enforcement efforts, criminal cases, and public safety initiatives across the state. Reporting on issues from local incidents to statewide crime trends, we strive to provide a balanced view that respects the complexities of the criminal justice system while prioritizing the safety and rights of communities. Our goal is to inform residents about the challenges and successes in maintaining public safety, including the nuanced approaches to preventing and responding to crime.
News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina’s recent history. Convicted of the brutal
News Summary A routine shopping trip turned chaotic on April 1 when gunfire erupted inside a Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina. Eyewitnesses reported panicked shoppers
News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Wando, South Carolina resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tyren J. Kinloch during a deputy-involved traffic stop. The
News Summary A deadly car crash in Little River, South Carolina, on January 18, 2025, involved two vehicles and resulted in the death of 43-year-old
News Summary In a somber event, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday evening. This marks the second use of this controversial
News Summary A 39-year-old man, Charles E. Williamson, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to several school buses at Legacy Charter School
News Summary A 39-year-old man, Charles E. Williamson, faces serious charges after allegedly setting school buses on fire at Legacy Charter School in Greenville, South
News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial ‘Nate’ G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following a tragic hit-and-run accident near
News Summary Residents of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, are grappling with a surge in car break-ins, culminating in 24 vehicles targeted in one day. Law
News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in the state’s use of capital
