South Carolina Government

Leadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s OfficeLeadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office

Leadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina experiences a leadership shift as Adair F. Boroughs is removed from her position as U.S.…

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South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina witnessed a significant moment in capital punishment history as Brad Keith Sigmon…

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Historic Execution in Columbia, South CarolinaHistoric Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, prepares for a historic moment as Brad Sigmon is scheduled to be executed by firing…

2 months ago
Historic Execution in Columbia, South CarolinaHistoric Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. in…

2 months ago
Rhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South CarolinaRhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South Carolina

Rhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South Carolina

News Summary In a surprising turn of events, 43 young rhesus macaques escaped from a research facility in South Carolina…

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South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces CrisisSouth Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has raised alarms regarding the failing child welfare system in South Carolina following the resignation…

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Lake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn SimmonsLake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn Simmons

Lake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn Simmons

News Summary The Lake City Police Department has made significant progress in solving the cold case murder of Lindsey Shawn…

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Adair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South CarolinaAdair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina

Adair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina

News Summary Adair F. Boroughs has been unexpectedly fired from her position as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina by the…

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Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial ConcernsColumbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

News Summary George Kennedy, South Carolina's State Auditor, resigned after a shocking $1.8 billion accounting error came to light. The…

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Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming ExecutionBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for…

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