South Carolina executes inmate serving death sentences in two separate murders

The federal courts rejected Stanko’s last-ditch effort to spare his life. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months. Stephen …

Two South Carolina men sentenced for 2020 violence outside Columbia Police Department

Brandon Pickett and Luis Rosario were sentenced for throwing objects at officers during a reported riot after a George Floyd protest in Columbia, South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Columbia men have learned their prison sentence in connection with what …

Newberry man shot dead after fight at South Carolina home, officials say

Jaheil Dyiir Thompson, 23, was fatally shot after a fight at a Belton, South Carolina, home. Officials say the case is being investigated as a homicide. BELTON, S.C. — Authorities have identified the victim killed in an Anderson County shooting on Friday …

Arrest made after man killed in South Carolina hit-and-run

South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders

The execution began After a 3 1/2 minute final statement where Stanko apologized to his victims and asked not to be judged by the worst day of his life. Prison officials asked for the first dose of the powerful sedative pentobarbital. Stanko appeared …

Comact expands operations in South Carolina

Comact recently announced that it is expanding its operations through the lease of a 48,000-sq.-ft. facility in Building 2 at Port 95 Business Park in St. George, S.C. A global leader in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting …

South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine …

South Carolina executive director (Louisiana native) shares Cajun fishing lessons

By Baptist Message staff DALLAS (LBM) – South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Director Tony Wolfe invited messengers to cast bread on the water to remember the generation who drove the growth of the Cooperative Program and to unite as the generation …

Governor denies clemency as South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months

BREAKING UPDATE: Gov. Henry McMaster has denied clemency for Stephen Stanko ahead of his scheduled execution Friday evening. The original Associated Press story can be read below. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for …

Central Catholic edge rusher Ashton Blatt commits to North Carolina

By: Matthew Purucker Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 6:10 PM Christopher Horner | TribLive Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt (left) celebrates with Bradley Gompers after stopping North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Baldwin High School. Central Catholic …