SC Public Safety

Wildfires Rock North and South CarolinaWildfires Rock North and South Carolina

Wildfires Rock North and South Carolina

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently devastating North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency declaration in…

1 week ago
Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude EarthquakeColumbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina was shaken awake on Wednesday morning by a 1.5 magnitude earthquake that struck at 5:09…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as over 175 wildfires threaten thousands…

2 weeks ago
Wildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres BurnedWildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres Burned

Wildfires Devastate Western North Carolina, Over 6,000 Acres Burned

News Summary Western North Carolina is facing severe wildfires that have scorched more than 6,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders in…

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 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
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens CountiesMandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Greenville and Pickens Counties, SC, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. The Table…

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
Tragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims LifeTragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims Life

Tragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims Life

News Summary A tragic accident in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, claimed a life early Saturday morning as a vehicle struck…

2 weeks ago
Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive WildfireMyrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive Wildfire

Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive Wildfire

News Summary In South Carolina, a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman, Alexandra Bialousow, has been arrested for starting a massive wildfire…

2 weeks ago