Two Juveniles Arrested After Riding Dirt Bike Inside Myrtle Beach Mall
Police say two juveniles were taken into custody after a dirt bike was driven through Coastal Grand Mall and crashed into a kiosk. Two juveniles were arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly riding…
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop federal funding of abortions
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – A federal rule change allowing taxpayer dollars to be used to encourage and support abortions has prompted Attorney General Alan Wilson to join with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost…
North Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material and Related Charges
NORTH, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kirkland Lee Craven, 21, of North, S.C., on four charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.…
Camden Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Walter Clyde Huggins, 45, of Camden, S.C., on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. Internet Crimes…
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition urging SCOTUS to uphold First Amendment rights of public employees
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 24-state coalition urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to uphold the constitutional rights of public employees. The attorneys…
Pickens County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Conor Lee McCallister, 27, of Easley, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against…
AG Wilson, coalition voice opposition to Biden administration’s potentially illegal and overly burdensome IRS proposal
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – In a letter to President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with 19 other state attorneys general, voiced opposition to the administration advocating…
Palmetto Cash 5 Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold in Rock Hill
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Someone in Rock Hill won $100,000 in Thursday’s Palmetto Cash 5 drawing. The lucky ticket was bought at the Little Giant #2 at 1190 S. Anderson Rd. in Rock Hill. The Palmetto Cash 5 ticket matched…
Attorney General Wilson joins 19-state effort urging Congress to oppose increased natural gas, oil costs
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 19-state coalition urging Congress to reject burdensome legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and hit American consumers with even…
Aiken County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Matthew Ramon Drayton, 23, of Aiken, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes…
Teacher gave weed edibles to students in elementary school reward box
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County elementary school teacher is accused of having marijuana edibles in her classroom. Victoria Farish Weiss, 27, is charged with possession of a Schedule I drug, according…
One shot, suspect in custody after shooting at Ocean Reef Resort
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – One person is in custody after an investigation into a shooting at the Ocean Reef Resort at 7100 North Ocean Blvd. Officers were called for a report of…
Tim Scott Raises Massive $8 Million Ahead Of Reelection
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott raised nearly $8.3 million in 2021’s third quarter, Politico first reported Thursday. The outlet added that Scott has raised nearly $20 million so far this year,…
Pickens County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Jamal Jones, 46, of Easley, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of…
Newberry County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Daniel Chris Shepler, 36, of Prosperity, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against…
South Carolina Attorney General warns investors about imposter schemes
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Securities Division of the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General is warning investors about a growing number of online schemes in which bad actors are posing as…
Beech Island Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Michael Black, 40, of Beech Island, S.C., on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. Internet…
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general expresses support for Congressional hearings addressing youth social media use
S COLUMBIA, S.C – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids…
Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2020 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 24th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today on the…
Lyndsey Graham gets heckled at his own fundraiser by anti-vax supporters
SUMMERVILLE, SC – It’s not just Democrats who are facing opposition from within their own party this week as U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham spoke in front of Republicans at a fundraiser held…
Horry County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kenneth Wayne Collins, 29, of Conway, S.C., on 14 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes…