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Death row inmate in South Carolina resentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who spent nearly two decades on South Carolina’s death row for killing two people has been granted life in prison without parole two years after a federal court overturned his original sentence, news outlets report. A Lexington County judge signed off on the deal for Quincy Allen on Monday. In 2002, […]
Erskine College Sues For Loan Repayment, Faces Own Financial Issues
Erskine College, a small Christian college in South Carolina that has faced its own financial challenges in recent years, has filed a lawsuit in a South Carolina state court against Icelaven Development Group for failing to repay a $1 million loan. According to reporting by The Herald, Icelaven is the...
Medicaid expansion could generate extra $4 million a year of economic output, study finds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid was expanded in 2026, South Carolina would see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue. South Carolina is one of 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid coverage under...
Safest Cities in South Carolina: Fort Mill 2nd and Tega Cay 3rd
According to SafeWise’s 2024 report on South Carolina’s safest cities, Fort Mill and Tega Cay have achieved commendable rankings, placing second and third, respectively. These rankings are based on the analysis of the latest FBI crime data and population statistics, highlighting communities with the lowest reported incidents of violent and property crimes.
Deadly motorcycle crash linked to alleged domestic dispute in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Two women are facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic dispute that led to a shooting and deadly motorcycle crash in Lancaster County on Monday morning, deputies said. Lancaster County Public Safety Communications received a 911 call about a reported shooting on U.S. 521...
Columbia-based barbecue dry rub company selected to compete in streaming television show
Columbia-based barbecue company Bub ‘n Mutha’s, Inc., is gearing up to compete in a streaming television show featuring entrepreneurs across the nation. According to a written statement issued by the company on Monday, beginning August 13, the team will be flying to film the next season of the streaming television show, “The BLOX.”
Twin Peaks Opens New Lodge in Fort Mill, SC
The highly anticipated Twin Peaks lodge opens its doors today at 992 Cabelas Drive, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. This new location is the fourth in South Carolina and the 114th across the United States and Mexico, solidifying Twin Peaks’ reputation as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
‘Not moving,’ rages Walmart shopper as staff sent him to different line – his fiery response to new self-checkout policy
WALMART shoppers have grown fed up with the major retailer’s new self-checkout policy that appears to be limiting the number of items customers can buy. In recent weeks, shoppers across the country have discovered that their local Walmart stores have implemented new policies for self-service machines originally installed to speed up shopping.
Ceiling collapses in Myrtle Beach home after tenants repeatedly ask property manager for help
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach family has been pushed out of their home after the ceiling came crashing down early Tuesday morning, but they say that’s just the latest in a string of issues with the house. “The whole house is falling apart and we’re about...
Former South Carolina football players take over new coaching jobs
A pair of South Carolina football alums will be taking over new coaching jobs in the Palmetto State, joining the long list of former Gamecocks who will be coaching in the South Carolina High School League this fall. According to a report from WCIV ABC Charleston sports director Scott Eisberg,...
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