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 Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina’s modern history on March 7, 2025. Convicted of the brutal
News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and murdered during a spring break
News Summary A heartbreaking car crash occurred in Little River, South Carolina, late Saturday night, resulting in the death of a 43-year-old woman. Heather Hairston
News Summary A routine traffic stop on I-85 turned alarming when Ahmad Jamal Khamees Alhendi claimed his tractor-trailer had a bomb. This prompted a major
News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first time this method has been used in
News Summary A tragic accident in Abbeville County resulted in one fatality and left another individual injured early this morning. The collision, which involved three
News Summary The Brittanee Drexel case, involving the disappearance of a young girl during a Myrtle Beach vacation over a decade ago, has taken a
News Summary A remarkable incident occurred in Beaufort County, South Carolina, where 43 young rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility. Triggered
News Summary Emanuel Planco, a 23-year-old inmate who recently escaped from custody, was arrested in Columbia, SC, after a series of vehicle break-ins. Following a
News Summary In Beaufort County, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility due to a caretaker’s mistake. Since the escape
