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South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

2 weeks ago
Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic ChaosBomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

News Summary A routine traffic stop escalated into a full-blown bomb scare on I-85, causing significant closures and backups. The…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial ExecutionSouth Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Set to Execute Inmate by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Set to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad

South Carolina Set to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad

News Summary South Carolina prepares for the execution of death row inmate Mikal Mahdi on April 11, 2025, by firing…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Conducts First Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon, making history as the first execution by firing…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run IncidentsColumbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run Incidents

Columbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run Incidents

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is grappling with a troubling surge in hit-and-run incidents that have highlighted critical issues of…

2 weeks ago
Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SCBrad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old man, is set to become the first U.S. execution by firing squad in 15…

2 weeks ago
Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s FamilyLong-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Both North and South Carolina are grappling with severe wildfires that led to the declaration of a state…

3 weeks ago