South Carolina 12 hours ago Prison system tied up in guard sex scandal hit with sickening new claims Seven employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections were indicted this month for allegedly smuggling contraband into prisons, most notably cellphones.
South Carolina 5 days ago Charleston, South Carolina elects first GOP mayor since 1870s Democratic Charleston, South Carolina Mayor John Tecklenburg was defeated Tuesday by William Cogswell, who will become the first Republican to hold the office since Reconstruction.
CRIME November 19 Sweetheart deal releases connected accused serial rapist who threatened to bite officer's finger off A South Carolina man was accused of raping three teens in 2018 and 2019, violating probation over 50 times and threatening to bite an officer's "f-----g finger off."
South Carolina November 17 Alex Murdaugh takes plea deal to cover mountain of financial crimes Alex Murdaugh on Friday pleaded guilty to 22 financial crimes in a plea deal that will add 27 years to the two life terms he's already serving for killing his wife and son.
Sex Crimes November 17 South Carolina teacher accused of illicit tryst with teen: 'She ruined our son's life' The mother of a high school football player blasted the teacher accused of sexually assaulting him as a 'predator' who deserved to be behind bars to protect the community.
South Carolina November 16 Alex Murdaugh scores major win in bid for a new double murder trial South Carolina Circuit Judge Clifton Newman recused himself from handling Alex Murdaugh's motion for a new double-murder trial over allegations that the court clerk had tampered with jurors.
POLITICS November 13 Trump, DeSantis or Haley: Who benefits as Tim Scott drops out of the 2024 GOP presidential race? With South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott out of the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, will his supporters flock to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley or former President Trump?
South Carolina November 13 40 inmates detained after riot at South Carolina detention center: sheriff's department A riot at a jail in Richland County, South Carolina, led to 40 inmates being detained Sunday night, according to officials. There were no injuries reported.
Politics November 13 Sen. Tim Scott announces decision to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has suspended his 2024 presidential campaign, announcing the news on an episode of Fox News' “Sunday Night in America" with Trey Gowdy.
South Carolina November 10 'Rogue' daycare workers busted for allegedly running child fight ring Two South Carolina day care teachers, 56-year-old Serena Caldwell and 27-year-old Ericka Jones, face criminal charges for allegedly encouraging three and four-year-olds to fight.