South Carolina Government

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South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered TeenSouth Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

News Summary A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old who was murdered…

20 hours ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a DecadeSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

News Summary South Carolina executed inmate Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025. This marks the first firing…

2 days ago
Wildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently engulfing the Carolinas, including a significant fire near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Evacuations have…

4 days ago
South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel CaseSouth Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel Case

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million in Brittanee Drexel Case

News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and…

5 days ago
Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first time this…

6 days ago
New Developments in Brittanee Drexel CaseNew Developments in Brittanee Drexel Case

New Developments in Brittanee Drexel Case

News Summary The Brittanee Drexel case, involving the disappearance of a young girl during a Myrtle Beach vacation over a…

1 week ago
Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape in Beaufort CountyRhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape in Beaufort County

Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape in Beaufort County

News Summary A remarkable incident occurred in Beaufort County, South Carolina, where 43 young rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the…

1 week ago
Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County FacilityOver 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

News Summary In Beaufort County, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility due to a…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and ArrestsWildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

News Summary Residents in South Carolina, particularly around Myrtle Beach, are facing dire conditions as over 200 wildfires burn across…

1 week ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic EventSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad…

1 week ago