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 A major law enforcement operation in Summerville, South Carolina, led to the arrest of over 80 individuals at the Alamo nightclub. Dubbed ‘Operation
News Summary A shooting in Little River, South Carolina, has left at least eleven people injured, including ten with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred as
News Summary A shooting incident at a Memorial Day weekend gathering in Little River, South Carolina, left ten people injured and one individual with a
News Summary South Carolina becomes the last state to criminalize revenge porn following the passage of House Bill H.3058. This law prohibits the sharing of
News Summary A University of South Carolina junior, Nathanial Baker, was killed in a hit-and-run accident near the campus. The alleged driver, a 24-year-old undocumented
News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned from his position in Spartanburg County following mounting scrutiny over conduct and an ongoing FBI investigation. His resignation
News Summary South Carolina is set to enact legislation criminalizing the distribution of intimate images without consent, becoming the last state in the U.S. to
News Summary Chuck Wright has resigned as Spartanburg County Sheriff following a leave of absence due to medical reasons. His resignation comes amid a multi-agency
News Summary Chuck Wright, Sheriff of Spartanburg County, has resigned amid investigations into his conduct and allegations of political retaliation and misuse of funds. Wright’s
News Summary Authorities in South Carolina report that 39 out of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility have been recovered.
