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Gaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug CaseGaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug Case

Gaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug Case

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, 39, pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking, including the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.…

2 weeks ago
Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing SquadMikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's recent…

2 weeks ago
Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary In a somber event, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday evening. This marks the…

3 weeks ago
Greenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses FireGreenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses Fire

Greenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses Fire

News Summary A 39-year-old man, Charles E. Williamson, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to several school…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

3 weeks ago
Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

3 weeks ago
Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina CommunityTragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial 'Nate' G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following…

3 weeks ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

3 weeks ago
Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-InsLake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

News Summary Residents of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, are grappling with a surge in car break-ins, culminating in 24 vehicles…

4 weeks ago