South Carolina

South Carolina man accused of scalding great-niece with boiling water

BELTON, S.C. – A South Carolina man was arrested after deputies say he poured boiling water on his great-niece, leaving her with severe burns that required hospitalization at a burn center. The…

September 10, 2025

New Jersey man indicted for ID theft and bank fraud spree across Florida and South Carolina

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Friday — A 58-year-old New Jersey man is facing a slew of federal charges after prosecutors say he used stolen identities and forged documents to carry out a bank…

August 31, 2025

South Carolina woman sentenced for racist threats sent to New York man over Facebook

ALBANY, N.Y. — A South Carolina woman was sentenced to five months in jail for sending racially charged death threats to a Black man in Catskill, New York, via social media, federal…

July 20, 2025

South Carolina office furniture company accused of dodging customs duties through double-invoicing scheme

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint against Global Office Furniture, LLC (GOF) and its owner, Malcom E. Smith, alleging that the Myrtle Beach-based company defrauded…

July 20, 2025

Twins, grandmother among six sentenced in massive Upstate South Carolina meth trafficking case

Six people from the Upstate region of South Carolina, including twin sisters and their grandmother, were sentenced Friday to a combined 813 months in federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy…

May 3, 2025

Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies **Columbia, SC** - Three men and one woman from South Carolina received sentences for violent crimes targeting Hispanic individuals in Columbia, South…

April 2, 2025

Bomb Threat Targets Sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina – March 14, 2025The home of Amanda Coney Williams, sister of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, was the target of a bomb threat earlier this month, raising…

March 14, 2025

South Carolina woman sentenced to 18 years for role in Brittanee Drexel’s kidnapping and murder

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Georgetown woman was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for lying to investigators about her involvement in the 2009 kidnapping and murder of Brittanee Drexel, authorities said.…

February 15, 2025

Two South Carolina teens arrested in connection to teen’s murder after body found in burned car

CLINTON, S.C. — Two teenagers were arrested and charged following the murder of an 18-year-old whose body was discovered in a burned vehicle after she was reported missing, authorities said. Malachi Pressley…

December 17, 2024

Mexican Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking in South Carolina

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A Mexican national residing in the United States illegally was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine…

December 15, 2024

Former South Carolina Lawmaker Criticizes James Carville’s Remarks on Harris Campaign Staff

Former Democratic state Representative Bakari Sellers criticized strategist James Carville on Wednesday for his harsh comments regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign staff. Carville had lashed out at younger progressive staffers who…

November 30, 2024

Ohio man indicted in South Carolina on charges of child exploitation and cyberstalking

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Ohio man on six counts, including coercion and enticement of minors, production and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and cyberstalking,…

November 26, 2024

South Carolina man sentenced to seven years for trafficking illegal firearms to Nassau County

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A South Carolina man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for illegally trafficking 11 firearms, including loaded rifles and pistols, from South Carolina to Nassau County…

November 20, 2024

Retired Brick Police Department Worker Passes Away in South Carolina

The Brick Township Police Department recently shared a heartfelt message announcing the passing of Mr. Robert Paul Ragati, a former Public Safety Telecommunications Operator who served with the department from 1982 until…

October 16, 2024

Disaster Relief Efforts Mobilized in South Carolina

Columbia, SC- Greg’s Grocery’s Serve & Connect recently organized a disaster relief packing event in response to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The event was held last week in Columbia, addressing the…

October 10, 2024

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South Carolina Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Fraud Schemes

TRENTON, N.J. — A South Carolina man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes, including securities fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney…

September 1, 2024

South Carolina Mother Arrested for Killing Daughters, Animal Abuse

LADSON, S.C. — A South Carolina mother is in custody following disturbing allegations that involve the death of her 10-month-old daughter and the abuse of several animals. Sara Constance Shakeri-Taylor, 39, has…

August 27, 2024

Fugitive Wanted for South Carolina Child-Related Charges Captured in Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, VA — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) apprehended two individuals, Jay’Quan O’Shawn Pollard, 26, and Xaviar Isiah Austin, 31, on Wednesday. Both were…

August 2, 2024

South Carolina Cocaine Trafficker, Fugitive Captured at the Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A drug trafficker wanted out of South Carolina has been captured and is in custody at the Jersey Shore. In 2019, the Horry County Police Department has arrested…

July 26, 2024

South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Carjacking

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Onis Washington, 25, a resident of South Carolina, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. The sentencing took place…

July 7, 2024

South Carolina Woman Charged with Double Murder in Death of Missing Pregnant Teen

Barnwell, SC – A 62-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of murder following the discovery of a missing 17-year-old pregnant girl found dead in a ditch. The victim, Maylashia Hogg,…

July 3, 2024

South Carolina Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Crashes Arrested by Virginia Police

Stafford County, VA – A South Carolina man is in custody following a series of intentional vehicle crashes on Richmond Highway on July 1. At approximately 6:05 p.m., First Sergeant D.W. Fetterolf…

July 3, 2024

15-Year-Old South Carolina Boy Arrested for Robbery and Murder in Virginia

WOODBRIDGE, VA – A felony murder investigation has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old male juvenile from Gaffney, SC, on charges connected to the death of a 17-year-old during a robbery…

June 23, 2024

A $300,000 Unclaimed Winning Lottery Ticket is About to Expire in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC—A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket worth $300,000 is nearing its expiration next week and remains unclaimed. Purchased at EZ Trip #2 located at 5290 Five Chop Rd. in Santee, the ticket…

June 23, 2024

South Carolina Man Wins $2 Million, Plans Early Retirement

COLUMBIA, SC—An Upstate South Carolina man is planning an early retirement after winning $2 million from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The fortunate event unfolded when he stopped at an Exxon station…

June 23, 2024

South Carolina man accused of scalding great-niece with boiling water

New Jersey man indicted for ID theft and bank fraud spree across Florida and South Carolina

South Carolina woman sentenced for racist threats sent to New York man over Facebook

South Carolina office furniture company accused of dodging customs duties through double-invoicing scheme

Twins, grandmother among six sentenced in massive Upstate South Carolina meth trafficking case

Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

Bomb Threat Targets Sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in South Carolina

South Carolina woman sentenced to 18 years for role in Brittanee Drexel’s kidnapping and murder

Two South Carolina teens arrested in connection to teen’s murder after body found in burned car

Mexican Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking in South Carolina

Former South Carolina Lawmaker Criticizes James Carville’s Remarks on Harris Campaign Staff

Ohio man indicted in South Carolina on charges of child exploitation and cyberstalking

South Carolina man sentenced to seven years for trafficking illegal firearms to Nassau County

Retired Brick Police Department Worker Passes Away in South Carolina

Disaster Relief Efforts Mobilized in South Carolina

South Carolina Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Fraud Schemes

South Carolina Mother Arrested for Killing Daughters, Animal Abuse

South Carolina Cocaine Trafficker, Fugitive Captured at the Jersey Shore

South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Carjacking

South Carolina Woman Charged with Double Murder in Death of Missing Pregnant Teen

South Carolina Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Crashes Arrested by Virginia Police

15-Year-Old South Carolina Boy Arrested for Robbery and Murder in Virginia

A $300,000 Unclaimed Winning Lottery Ticket is About to Expire in South Carolina

South Carolina Man Wins $2 Million, Plans Early Retirement

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