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
South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in…

5 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 Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

6 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
Wildfires Rock North and South CarolinaWildfires Rock North and South Carolina

Wildfires Rock North and South Carolina

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently devastating North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency declaration in…

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
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
South Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon, making history as the first execution by firing…

2 weeks ago