The Latest Breaking News from South Carolina

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2025

South Carolina Rep. Guffey Fights Online Dangers After Tragic Loss

South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey advocates for online safety after son's tragic suicide due to sextortion, emphasizing the need for awareness and legisla...

Top News · Feb 20, 2025

Notre Dame Claims Top Spot In Women's Basketball Poll

Stay informed on the latest rankings and developments in women's college basketball with the AP Top 25 poll updates and alerts.

Top News · Feb 17, 2025

ESPN Announcer Had Funny Line for Rebecca Lobo After Paige Bueckers Climbs UConn List

The senior guard moved past Lobo on UConn's all-time scorer list during Sunday's game vs. South Carolina.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2025

Creepy 'ghost lanterns' in South Carolina are not what they seem, study suggests

The Summerville ghost lanterns have mystified locals for generations. But geologists may have finally cracked the case.

LiveScience · Feb 15, 2025

Man on death row in South Carolina seeks postponement to get autopsy from last execution

A condemned man who is the next person scheduled to be put to death in South Carolina is again asking for his execution be postponed because his lawyers have not yet received the autopsy report from the last execution two weeks ago

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

South Carolina Police Forced to Stop Posting for Black History Month After Slew of Racist Responses: 'Honestly, People Should Be Ashamed'

A South Carolina police department was forced to stop publicly celebrating its Black employees this month after a series of racist, hateful comments.

Latin Times · Feb 14, 2025

A South Carolina woman was found dead, her body surrounded by rose petals. Now, a concert pianist stands trial for her murder

Christina Parcell, 41, was stabbed to death in her Greer, South Carolina home in October 2021. The disturbing scene showed rose petals scattered around her body. Zachary Hughes, a concert pianist who is friends with the father of her child, was later charged. But what could have possibly motivated Hughes…

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Scout Motors' effort to directly sell its electric SUVs where they'll make them stalls

Legislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the vehicles will be built, has stalled after fierce opposition from traditional automobile dealers

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Isuzu To Build New EV Truck Factory In The U.S.

Isuzu Trucks will build a new manufacturing facility in the United States that will assemble both battery-powered models and combustion vehicles. The $280 million facility in South Carolina is slated to be operational in 2027 and the company expects to employ over 800 people by 2028.

InsideEVs · Feb 13, 2025