SC Legal Updates

Lake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn Simmons

News Summary The Lake City Police Department has made significant progress in solving the cold case murder of Lindsey Shawn…

3 weeks ago

Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

News Summary George Kennedy, South Carolina's State Auditor, resigned after a shocking $1.8 billion accounting error came to light. The…

3 weeks ago

Minor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee County

News Summary On February 9, 2025, a 1.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Oconee County, South Carolina. The tremor hit…

4 weeks ago

Former Student Charged in South Carolina State University Dormitory Shooting

News Summary A 21-year-old former student from South Carolina State University, Melvin Williams, has been charged with attempted murder following…

4 weeks ago

Tropical Storm Debby Brings Historic Rainfall and Flooding Threats to the Carolinas

News Summary Tropical Storm Debby has begun impacting the Carolinas, with heavy rainfall forecasted to continue through Friday. Central North…

1 month ago

FBI and ATF Investigate Surge in Shootings in Lancaster, SC

News Summary Lancaster, South Carolina, is gripped by fear following a series of violent, retaliatory drive-by shootings after the tragic…

1 month ago

Change in U.S. Attorney Leadership in Columbia, SC

News Summary Adair F. Boroughs has been removed from her position as U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina…

1 month ago

Concerns Mount as South Carolina Death Row Inmate Seeks Delay

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has formally requested a postponement of his execution scheduled…

1 month ago

Charleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled Brad Sigmon's execution for March 7, igniting discussions on lethal injections…

1 month ago

Marion Bowman Jr. Executed in South Carolina

News Summary On January 31, 2025, Marion Bowman Jr. was executed in South Carolina, marking a significant moment in the…

2 months ago