Mother allegedly kills 6-year-old son with deer rifle to send him 'to heaven,' police say
A mother in South Carolina is charged with murder after investigators say she shot her 6-year-old son in the chest with a deer rifle, saying she wanted him to go to heaven.
South Carolina animal sanctuary transforms into ‘real-life unicorn farm’
“It’s a real-life unicorn farm. It’s a magical place, it really is,” Kate Nichols, owner of Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm, said.
Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Michaela Nelson has been missing for a month
Michaela Nelson, a specialist with the Ohio Army National Guard, has been missing for a month.
Missing South Carolina man last seen in northeast Georgia
Ronald Gentry was last seen on Nov. 7 at the McDonald’s in Lavonia between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., police said.
Families of 9 killed by Dylann Roof at SC church settle with DOJ over gun
Families of nine victims of the 2015 church shooting in S. Carolina have reached a settlement over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to buy the gun.
Capitol riot: SC man indicted for allegedly assaulting officers on Jan. 6, DOJ says
A South Carolina man was indicted on Monday for allegedly assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, according to the Department of Justice.
Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Alex Murdaugh denied bond on $3M insurance theft charges
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied bond for charges related to insurance money in his housekeeper's death.
Jill Biden reconnects with her South Carolina church, opens up about faith
The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.
Alex Murdaugh arrested over insurance money in housekeeper's death
Lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been charged with stealing insurance money meant for the sons of his late housekeeper Gloria Satterfield, authorities said.
Missing young South Carolina siblings could be traveling through Atlanta
Michael Dione, Gracy Ann, and Gerald went missing over a week ago after a custody dispute between their parents. South Carolina police believe they could be traveling through Atlanta toward Tennessee.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
Police: Clayton County murder suspect caught in South Carolina
A Clayton County suspect accused of murdering a man in front of a young child is now in custody after he was caught in South Carolina.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Dylann Roof denied death sentence appeal in 2015 SC church shootings
Dylann Roof has lost the next phase of his appeal, with a federal court turning down his request for a new hearing to challenge his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.
Georgia law enforcement help investigate disappearance of South Carolina woman
The Pageland (South Carolina) Police Department said Thursday that Emanuel Bedford is listed as a person of interest in the disappearance of 41-year-old Deidre Annette Reid.
Dylann Roof's death sentence should stand, prosecutors say
In court documents filed Thursday, federal prosecutors argued that a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals correctly ruled last month that the government had proven its case against Dylann Roof
1 dead, children among 7 hurt in shooting near SC convenience store
The shooting happened early Sunday morning near a convenience store, Police Chief Gregory Alexander said.
Alex Murdaugh bond set at $20K in alleged insurance fraud scheme
Lawyer Alex Murdaugh surrendered Thursday to face insurance fraud and other charges after state police said he arranged to have himself shot in the head so that his son would get a $10 million life insurance payout.