Inmate’s Escape Leads to Deadly Shooting of NC Detention Officer
MURPHY, N.C. – A federal inmate shot and killed a detention officer with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office during a bold escape attempt at a…
Mecklenburg County Sales Tax Vote Could Transform Local Transit System
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — A new bill signed into law by Governor Josh Stein has cleared the path for Mecklenburg County voters to weigh in…
Trump Says Lara Trump Is His ‘First Choice’ for North Carolina Senate Seat
NORTH CAROLINA — Former President Donald Trump has publicly declared that his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, would be his “first choice” to run for the North…
15- and 12-Year-Old Girls Charged After Stealing Car With Infant Inside in Eden
EDEN, NC — Two young girls, ages 15 and 12, are facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a running vehicle with a 9-month-old baby…
Eight Charged in $21M Cross-Border Medicaid Scam Targeting Disabled South Carolina Children
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Federal and state officials have charged eight individuals in a sweeping Medicaid fraud scheme that allegedly targeted severely disabled South Carolina children,…
Darlington Deputy Killed, Another Injured in Ambush While Serving Warrants
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – A deadly ambush unfolded early Tuesday morning in the Lamar area of Darlington County, leaving one deputy dead, another wounded, and…
South Carolina’s 2025 Tax Free Weekend Set for August 1–3
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is returning from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, 2025, giving shoppers across the state…
Manhunt Ends With Two Arrested After Columbia Shooting, Police Say
COLUMBIA, SC — A manhunt for two suspects tied to a recent Columbia shooting has ended, with both individuals now in custody and facing serious…
Bill in South Carolina Legislature Aims to Reform Controversial Grading Practices
COLUMBIA, SC — A bill in the South Carolina State House is drawing attention for aiming to stop school districts from forcing teachers to give…
South Carolina’s New Energy Law Sparks Debate Over Potential Rate Hikes
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – South Carolina’s newly signed Energy Security Act is drawing sharp debate across the state, with lawmakers and energy advocates warning that…