Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Southern vacation hot spot fires back at poor safety rating following shooting: 'Fake news'
An April 26 shooting in downtown Myrtle Beach left 11 people injured and the shooter dead in what officials have described as an isolated incident.
An April 26 shooting in downtown Myrtle Beach left 11 people injured and the shooter dead in what officials have described as an isolated incident.
SC officials describe firing squad execution
Officials in South Carolina gave remarks to the media on the firing squad execution of Mikal Mahdi, who was convicted of killing three people and numerous other "spree" crimes in 2004.
Officials in South Carolina gave remarks to the media on the firing squad execution of Mikal Mahdi, who was convicted of killing three people and numerous other "spree" crimes in 2004.
South Carolina executes Mikal Mahdi by firing squad
Mikal Mahdi was executed for the murder of an off-duty police officer in 2004.
Mikal Mahdi was executed for the murder of an off-duty police officer in 2004.
Full town hall as angry citizens confront reps
In Asheville North Carolina, Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) faced tough questions from his constituents who are unhappy with recent lack of government support and services.
In Asheville North Carolina, Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) faced tough questions from his constituents who are unhappy with recent lack of government support and services.
Brad Sigmon: Death row inmate executed by firing squad, 1st in US in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, was the first person to die by firing squad in the U.S. in 15 years.
Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, was the first person to die by firing squad in the U.S. in 15 years.
Executions by firing squad resume: A brief history
Firing squads have a long history in the U.S., dating back to 1608, though they have been rarely used in modern times.
Firing squads have a long history in the U.S., dating back to 1608, though they have been rarely used in modern times.
Myrtle Beach fires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard
Larger wildfires were reported in areas such as Mott State Park in New Jersey, Polk County in western North Carolina and Horry County in South Carolina.
Larger wildfires were reported in areas such as Mott State Park in New Jersey, Polk County in western North Carolina and Horry County in South Carolina.
South Carolina inmate chooses firing squad for execution, 1st in US in 15 years
A convicted murderer in South Carolina has chosen to die next month by a firing squad, a method of execution that has not been used in the U.S. in 15 years.
A convicted murderer in South Carolina has chosen to die next month by a firing squad, a method of execution that has not been used in the U.S. in 15 years.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Here's how Biden is spending his final full day in office
President Joe Biden will spend his last full day in office in a place that holds special meaning for him.
President Joe Biden will spend his last full day in office in a place that holds special meaning for him.
South Carolina mayor dies in crash while being ‘pursued’ by deputy, just days after his police force quit
George Garner II, a South Carolina mayor, died in a vehicle crash just days after his town's entire police force resigned, officials say.
George Garner II, a South Carolina mayor, died in a vehicle crash just days after his town's entire police force resigned, officials say.
Drunk driver who killed bride in wedding dress sentenced to 25 years
A woman who admitted to drinking and driving over twice the speed limit, killing a bride at a South Carolina beach, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A woman who admitted to drinking and driving over twice the speed limit, killing a bride at a South Carolina beach, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Susan Smith denied parole after serving 30 years for drowning her children
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of drowning her two young sons in 1994, was up for parole for the first time in 30 years. Here's what to know.
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of drowning her two young sons in 1994, was up for parole for the first time in 30 years. Here's what to know.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
43 monkeys escape from South Carolina primate research facility
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Killer mom Susan Smith thinks parole is now unlikely after she was caught trying to profit off case: report
South Carolina inmate Susan Smith shared a victim's contact information with a documentary filmmaker, who deposited money in Smith's account.
South Carolina inmate Susan Smith shared a victim's contact information with a documentary filmmaker, who deposited money in Smith's account.