SC Public Safety

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in EffectCarolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

News Summary As wildfires continue to burn across North and South Carolina, officials have declared states of emergency and ordered…

4 days ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

6 days ago
Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina CommunityTable Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

News Summary The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina, is spreading rapidly, burning over 2,293 acres. With firefighting…

6 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing SquadColumbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death…

7 days ago
Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near CarowindsVehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

News Summary A significant vehicle fire erupted on southbound Interstate 77 in York County, South Carolina, around 1:30 p.m. on…

1 week ago
Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude EarthquakeColumbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina was shaken awake on Wednesday morning by a 1.5 magnitude earthquake that struck at 5:09…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as over 175 wildfires threaten thousands…

1 week 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…

1 week 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…

1 week ago
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens CountiesMandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Greenville and Pickens Counties, SC, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. The Table…

2 weeks ago