Republican in South Carolina arrested over distribution of child sexual abuse material

A Republican member of South Carolina’s state house whom prosecutors say used the screen name “joebidennnn69” has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. RJ May was arrested at his Lexington county …

South Carolina executes a murderer sent to death row twice

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months. Stephen Stanko, 57, was pronounced dead at 6:34 p.m. He was executed for shooting …

WTC final: South Africa celebrate first world title at Lord's

Aiden Markram scored one of the most significant centuries of the modern era as South Africa defeated Australia to win the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday. Markram hit a majestic 136 as the Proteas chased down the 282-run target …

South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months

Over 20 dogs found in South Carolina dog fighting investigation

Three people were arrested in South Carolina after a dog-fighting probe uncovered over 20 dogs, some with scars consistent with organized fighting. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Three suspects from Richland County have been arrested following a state …

High humidity fuels daily afternoon & evening storms in North Carolina

Steamy summer pattern, occasional rain & storms expected Father's Day weekend Unsettled summer pattern continues in North Carolina STAPLE. I’M SURE YOU CAN FIND ONE IN MOUNT AIRY AS WELL. WE’VE GOT LOW CLOUDS. IT IS MILD. IT IS MUGGY OUT THERE. …

South Carolina executes killer in a case with an Augusta connection

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months. Stephen Stanko, 57, was pronounced dead at 6:34 p.m. He was executed for shooting …

South Carolina takes huge step towards top recruit after Dawn Staley admission

South Carolina has taken a major step toward landing one of the nation’s top college basketball prospects in the class of 2026. McKenna Woliczko, a 6-foot-2 wing from Archbishop Mitty High in California, announced her final four schools Thursday on social …

South Carolina executes death row minute over horror kidnap and rape of teen girl

This undated handout photo obtained on June 13, 2025, from the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows death row inmate Stephen Stanko. ( Image: South Carolina Department of Cor) A South Carolina man convicted of the brutal kidnapping and rape of a …

South Carolina executes Stephen Stanko for murder of retired Airman

South Carolina has executed a conman-turned-murderer convicted of killing two people and raping his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter. Stephen Stanko, 57, was executed by lethal injection on Friday, June 13, for the murder of 74-year-old Henry Lee …