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Investigation Underway in Lancaster County Shooting DeathInvestigation Underway in Lancaster County Shooting Death

Investigation Underway in Lancaster County Shooting Death

News Summary Authorities are investigating the death of Larisha Thompson, a 40-year-old woman found shot in her vehicle in Lancaster…

1 week ago
Tragic End in South Carolina: Mikal Mahdi Executed by Firing SquadTragic End in South Carolina: Mikal Mahdi Executed by Firing Squad

Tragic End in South Carolina: Mikal Mahdi Executed by Firing Squad

News Summary Mikal Mahdi was executed by firing squad in South Carolina on April 11, 2025, marking the state's second…

2 weeks ago
State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to WildfiresState of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

News Summary Wildfires have become a major crisis in South Carolina, prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of…

2 weeks ago
Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty PleaGaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution…

2 weeks ago
Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing SquadMikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's recent…

3 weeks ago
Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary In a somber event, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday evening. This marks the…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

3 weeks ago
Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

3 weeks ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

4 weeks ago