Public Safety Initiatives SC

Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting of Elderly Man in Greenville CountyDeputies Involved in Fatal Shooting of Elderly Man in Greenville County

Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting of Elderly Man in Greenville County

News Summary The Greenville County Coroner's Office confirmed that a 75-year-old man was fatally shot by deputies during a disturbance…

4 hours ago
Duke Energy Focuses on Resilience After Hurricane HeleneDuke Energy Focuses on Resilience After Hurricane Helene

Duke Energy Focuses on Resilience After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Duke Energy is enhancing its energy grid resilience in South Carolina following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The…

7 hours ago
Progress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle BeachProgress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle Beach

Progress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle Beach

News Summary Crews are making significant strides in containing a wildfire in the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach, South…

1 week ago
Evacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens CountiesEvacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens Counties

Evacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Wildfires are currently raging in Greenville and Pickens counties, leading to mandatory evacuations. The Persimmons Ridge and Table…

2 weeks ago
Minor Earthquake Shakes Elgin, South CarolinaMinor Earthquake Shakes Elgin, South Carolina

Minor Earthquake Shakes Elgin, South Carolina

News Summary On Wednesday morning, a 1.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Elgin, South Carolina. Striking at 5:09 a.m., this…

2 weeks ago
Chaos Erupts at Walmart in Lancaster, South CarolinaChaos Erupts at Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina

Chaos Erupts at Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina

News Summary A routine shopping trip turned chaotic on April 1 when gunfire erupted inside a Walmart in Lancaster, South…

2 weeks ago
Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to WildfiresMandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens Counties are facing urgent evacuations as the South Carolina Forestry Commission responds to…

2 weeks ago
Greenville Man Charged in School Bus Arson IncidentGreenville Man Charged in School Bus Arson Incident

Greenville Man Charged in School Bus Arson Incident

News Summary A 39-year-old man, Charles E. Williamson, faces serious charges after allegedly setting school buses on fire at Legacy…

2 weeks ago
Wildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres BurnedWildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres Burned

Wildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres Burned

News Summary Western North Carolina is facing severe wildfires that have scorched more than 6,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders in…

4 weeks ago
Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic ChaosBomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

News Summary A routine traffic stop escalated into a full-blown bomb scare on I-85, causing significant closures and backups. The…

4 weeks ago