In a quiet corner of South Carolina, a man named Stephen Bryant took his last breaths on Friday. He was 44 years old. Three prison workers, each with a loaded gun, carried out the execution. Bryant had killed three people in just five days back in 2004. He chose to die by firing squad instead of other methods like lethal injection or the electric chair. He didn't say...
In a thrilling SEC showdown, Alabama found a way to escape with a win against South Carolina. The Crimson Tide, ranked fourth, faced a tough challenge on the road against an unranked opponent. South Carolina, known for their strong running game, kept the pressure on Alabama throughout the game. The Gamecocks even led for most of the second half, showing they were not...
Earth has a new, temporary neighbor in space. It's not a moon like we usually think of, but an asteroid named 2025 PN7. This space rock is tagging along with Earth's journey around the sun, but it's not actually orbiting our planet. Instead, it's more like a hitchhiker, sticking around for about 58 years before moving on. This isn't the first time something like thi...
Alabama's football team is not slowing down. Even after a tough stretch against top-ranked SEC opponents, they are not taking their foot off the gas. The team's coach, Kalen DeBoer, made it clear that they are not looking ahead to their upcoming bye week. Instead, they are focused on the game ahead. South Carolina might seem like an easy win on paper. They have lost...
In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting transgender students' restroom access. The policy in question ties s...
In South Carolina, all eyes are on Rep. Nancy Mace. The big question is: Will she jump into the race for governor? The answer might come soon, but it's not clear yet. Mace, who won her last election with strong support from Trump fans, is thinking about leaving her seat in Congress to run for governor. She might announce her decision at a big event at the Citadel, a ...
Mary McLeod Bethune, a trailblazer in education and civil rights, was celebrated in her hometown of Mayesville, South Carolina, on what would have been her 150th birthday. This event highlighted her enduring impact on American society. Born in the Midlands, Bethune's journey began with a strong commitment to education. She founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial...
South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime ordinance. This new law adds extra charges for "hate intimidation. "...
South Carolina saw a brief encounter with Tropical Depression Chantal on Sunday. The storm, which had been a tropical storm, weakened as it moved inland. It brought some wind and rain but did not cause significant issues. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach early Sunday morning. By midday, it had already moved into North Carolina. The storm's winds were arou...
Tropical Storm Chantal is making its way north, causing quite a stir along the southeastern U. S. coast. This storm, the third named one of the Atlantic season, is moving at a snail's pace, just 3 mph, with winds reaching up to 45 mph. It's currently about 105 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and it's not in a hurry to leave. Chantal is expected to bri...