Federal court denies motion to halt execution in South Carolina killing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A federal district court denied a motion from a death row inmate to halt his execution, which is set for Friday night. Marion Bowman Jr., 44, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt his execution over concerns about the secrecy surrounding...
‘I didn’t mean any hate’: Suspect in South Carolina cross-burning enters guilty plea
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man is admitting to his role in a cross-burning in the Conway area that left a Black couple scarred. Worden Butler pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment on Wednesday. The charge stems from the November 2023 cross-burning on Corbett Drive that...
ACLU files lawsuit against South Carolina’s death penalty secrecy law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A law that keeps information about South Carolina's death penalty procedures secret is being challenged in a new lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina. The 2023 secrecy statute prevents the public from knowing...
South Carolina’s McMaster to give his 8th State of the State address
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his eighth State of the State address on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the state’s longest-serving governor at 2,927 days.
7 Massive Flea Markets In South Carolina That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Welcome to South Carolina’s flea market wonderland!. South Carolina, my friends, is a veritable paradise for bargain hunters and curiosity seekers alike. So grab your haggling hat and comfortable shoes, because we’re about to embark on a journey through seven of the Palmetto...
‘I’m proud of this state.’ Henry McMaster becomes SC’s longest serving governor
Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his annual state of the state address Wednesday.
Task Force gives update during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
State and local officials provided updates in the fight against human trafficking during an annual meeting of the Lowcountry Human Trafficking Task Force on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Hardeeville Recreation Center. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The State...
Pardon denied for man convicted of killing 6-year-old girl in DUI crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A state parole board denied a pardon petition for a man who was convicted in 2013 of killing a 6-year-old girl during a DUI crash. Billy Hutto, Jr., who was convicted for killing Emma Longstreet, appeared before the South Carolina Department of Probation,...
Final day to apply for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene in S.C.
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28 (TODAY). If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should...
Overhaul of Columbia’s ‘Malfunction Junction’ leads to lawsuit against SCDOT. What we know
In a lawsuit, a property owner claims the South Carolina Department of Transportation is refusing to pay to move necessary fire equipment.
