Death row inmates in South Carolina must choose between firing squad or electric chair
Death row inmates in South Carolina are now forced to choose between the electric chair or a newly formed firing squad as their method of execution.
Army trainee arrested after hijacking school bus full of children in SC, officials say
An Army trainee boarded a South Carolina school bus with a gun Thursday and held the driver and elementary students hostage before letting them off the bus, authorities said.
South Carolina to add firing squad as execution method
The bill, approved by a 66-43 vote, will require condemned inmates to choose either being shot or electrocuted if lethal injection drugs aren't available.
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Sixth person dies following SC mass shooting by former NFL player Phillip Adams, according to employer
A sixth person has now died following a Wednesday mass shooting in South Carolina by former NFL player Phillip Adams.
Bystander punches man in face who was allegedly strangling girlfriend at bowling alley
A South Carolina man was punched and given a black eye after a witness allegedly saw him strangling his girlfriend at a bowling alley and intervened.
Police use dog toys to entice coyote out of South Carolina woman’s kitchen
Police officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, used dog toys to help lure a coyote out of a woman's kitchen.
Community rallies behind 7-year-old in need of heart transplant
After Lamere Johnson found out that he needed a heart transplant in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his elementary school helped raise funds to make sure the surgery was possible.
Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
South Carolina governor orders flags at half-staff after loss of Chadwick Boseman
Boseman, best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel's 'Black Panther' movie, passed away at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.
More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
Girl, 7, reportedly dies 1 minute into surgery to remove tonsils
A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina reportedly died when her heart suddenly stopped during a tonsillectomy.
6-year-old Faye Swetlik died from asphyxiation, coroner says
Officials held a press conference on Tuesday announcing the findings from the tragic death of six-year-old Faye Swetlik from South Carolina.
6-year-old Faye Swetlik’s funeral expenses covered, funeral home confirms
The generous act is just one example of the South Carolina community rallying behind the little girl's family.
Police 'link' deceased neighbor to death of 6-year-old SC girl
Authorities said the body of Coty Scott Taylor, 30, was discovered at his home located at 602 Piccadilly Square.
Timeline: Faye Swetlik’s disappearance from yard led to tragic discovery, homicide investigation
Here is a timeline of events leading up to when Swetlik’s body was found.
Missing 6-year-old Faye Swetlik found dead
Authorities said her body was found, along with a deceased male, in the Churchhill neighborhood of Cayce.
Watch: Police release video of missing SC girl getting off school bus
There has been no indication yet that the child was abducted.
Man threw away lottery ticket, then realized he'd won $100K
A South Carolina lottery winner threw away his ticket before he realized he’d hit the jackpot.