South Carolina Victim Services

Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina ForestEvacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina Forest

Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina Forest

News Summary A rapidly spreading wildfire has prompted evacuation orders for multiple neighborhoods in Carolina Forest, covering approximately 1,200 acres.…

3 weeks ago
Yemassee Residents Rally as Rhesus Macaque Monkeys EscapeYemassee Residents Rally as Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape

Yemassee Residents Rally as Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape

News Summary On November 6, 2024, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, SC,…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In an unprecedented decision, South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has opted for execution by firing squad, becoming the…

3 weeks ago
Shocking Developments in the Brittanee Drexel CaseShocking Developments in the Brittanee Drexel Case

Shocking Developments in the Brittanee Drexel Case

News Summary In a startling turn of events, Angel Vause, the girlfriend of convicted murderer Raymond Moody, pleaded guilty to…

4 weeks ago
Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in YemasseeRhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in Yemassee

Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in Yemassee

News Summary After a two-month adventure in the woods, the last four of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from…

1 month ago
Amber Alert Canceled After 1-Year-Old Found Safe in FlorenceAmber Alert Canceled After 1-Year-Old Found Safe in Florence

Amber Alert Canceled After 1-Year-Old Found Safe in Florence

News Summary Florence faced a tense situation when a 1-year-old girl was reported abducted, triggering an Amber Alert. Fortunately, the…

1 month ago
Tragedy Strikes Greenville as Officers Fatally Shoot WomanTragedy Strikes Greenville as Officers Fatally Shoot Woman

Tragedy Strikes Greenville as Officers Fatally Shoot Woman

News Summary Greenville is mourning the loss of 21-year-old Daziana Lewis, who was shot by deputies responding to a 911…

1 month ago
Charleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical ConcernsCharleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

Charleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled Brad Sigmon's execution for March 7, igniting discussions on lethal injections…

1 month ago
South Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad SigmonSouth Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad Sigmon

South Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad Sigmon

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled an execution date for Brad Sigmon, convicted of the brutal 2001…

1 month ago
New Developments in Brittanee Drexel Case After 13 YearsNew Developments in Brittanee Drexel Case After 13 Years

New Developments in Brittanee Drexel Case After 13 Years

News Summary The Brittanee Drexel case has taken a significant turn as Angel Vause pleads guilty to making false statements…

1 month ago