The Latest Breaking News from South Carolina

South Carolina County Ends Its Civil Forfeiture Blitz After 20 Years

It’s time for the rest of the state to stop illegal searches and seizures that enrich police departments.

Reason · Jun 17, 2025

Convicted Murderer Put To Death In Fourth US Execution This Week

A South Carolina man convicted of a 2005 double murder was put to death by lethal injection on Friday, the fourth execution in the United States this week.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025

South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months with a man serving 2 death sentences

A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders is scheduled to die by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

US to put four prisoners to death this week as Trump pushes for executions

Killings scheduled in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and South Carolina despite concern over states’ methods

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025

A BMW Supplier Was Working On A U.S. EV Battery Factory. Here's Why Construction Stopped

Envision AESC started building a huge battery plant in South Carolina two years ago to supply cells to BMW. It has now abruptly halted work on the site.

InsideEVs · Jun 9, 2025

Dr Pepper recall upgraded over serious health risk

The Dr Pepper was sold in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Hammerhead shark falls from sky in South Carolina, interrupting disc golf game

An osprey flying over Myrtle Beach dropped the small shark from a tree after being harassed by crows.

LiveScience · Jun 9, 2025

Billion-dollar battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty

A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1_6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

BMW Will Build The Electric X5, X6 And X7 In The U.S.

The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027. A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S.

InsideEVs · Jun 6, 2025

Lawyer for South Carolina party boat shooting victim says no one checked IDs or for weapons

A lawyer for one of the victims of a party boat shooting over Memorial Day weekend in South Carolina says no one was checking IDs or for weapons

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025