Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Tropical Storm Helene brings heavy rain inland
Helene weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. The storm continues to push northeast bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.
South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
Wooden South Carolina amusement park roller coaster left man paralyzed: lawsuit
A man said the theme park did not adequately warn customers of potential injuries.
Missing 71-year-old found entangled in barbed wire with dog by his side
A 71-year-old man from South Carolina, who went missing while walking with his chihuahua dog to go fishing, was found entangled in barbed wire with his loyal pet by his side.
Teacher killed after utility pole snaps; family sues energy companies
The family of Jeunelle Robinson, a South Carolina teacher fatally injured by a falling utility pole, is pursuing legal action against energy companies.
Suspect arrested for multiple crimes while ironically wearing distinctive hoodie
A South Carolina man was arrested by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office while wearing a hoodie that humorously declared him a "multi-tasker."
South Carolina primary is Democrats’ first this election, giving Biden unsurprising win
President Joe Biden won South Carolina’s primary Saturday under a revamped election order for the Democratic party that is hoped will mobilize Black and minority voters.
South Carolina shelter rescues one-month-old dog with mouth banded shut and broken jaw
In South Carolina, the Greenville Humane Society rescued a one-month-old dog named Finnegan who was found with his mouth banded shut and a broken jaw secured only by a rubber band.
Couple found dead in South Carolina home with temperature reaching 120 F
An elderly couple found dead in their South Carolina home where the temperature was about 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) had trouble with their furnace days before their deaths, their family told police.
Missing father and 6-year-old daughter found dead from suspected hypothermia
Tragedy struck as a missing South Carolina father and his 6-year-old daughter were discovered dead in Calhoun County, with officials attributing their demise to hypothermia.
Second drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson within 8 days, Army says
A second drill sergeant has been found dead at Fort Jackson in South Carolina in just over a week, the U.S. Army said Monday.
Miracle on duty: Deputy survives shot to the head, defies doctors' grim prediction
A South Carolina deputy defied the odds and survived a gunshot wound to the head during a traffic stop turned pursuit. The sheriff described it as a miracle, recounting the moment doctors deemed the injury unsurvivable.
Sweetheart deal releases connected accused serial rapist who threatened to bite officer's finger off
A suspected serial rapist got a sweetheart plea deal and spent 483 days behind bars despite accusations of three brutal rapes and violating his bond conditions over 50 times to shop and play golf.
Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
South Carolina officer describes incredible rescue of toddler who fell out of moving car
Officer Jason Marzan of the North Charleston Police Department helped rescue a 2-year-old toddler who had fallen out of a moving car on Interstate 26.
Coast Guard searches for missing fishing vessel and crew off Georgia coast
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
Freak accident claims the life of South Carolina man after he becomes entangled in tractor
A 76-year-old South Carolina man has died after becoming "entangled" in his tractor during an accident, officials say.
Coast Guard rescues 2 from sinking 44-foot sailboat off South Carolina
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Friday aboard a 44-foot sailboat that sank just off South Carolina.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.