South Carolina Victim Services

Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local TeenTragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Wando, South Carolina resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tyren J. Kinloch during…

3 days ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in…

2 weeks ago
Snow Flurries Blanket Upstate South CarolinaSnow Flurries Blanket Upstate South Carolina

Snow Flurries Blanket Upstate South Carolina

News Summary Upstate South Carolina experienced snow flurries this Wednesday, prompting a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service.…

2 weeks ago
Tragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims LifeTragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims Life

Tragic Accident in Chesterfield County Claims Life

News Summary A tragic accident in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, claimed a life early Saturday morning as a vehicle struck…

3 weeks ago
Tragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-RunTragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-Run

Tragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-Run

News Summary The University of South Carolina community is in mourning after 21-year-old student Nathanial G. Baker lost his life…

3 weeks ago
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

News Summary A motorcycle accident late Friday night in Lancaster, South Carolina, has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.…

3 weeks ago
Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s FamilyLong-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Both North and South Carolina are grappling with severe wildfires that led to the declaration of a state…

3 weeks ago
Traffic Chaos in Greenville County Caused by Bomb ThreatTraffic Chaos in Greenville County Caused by Bomb Threat

Traffic Chaos in Greenville County Caused by Bomb Threat

News Summary On January 2, 2025, Greenville County was thrown into chaos when a bomb threat during a traffic stop…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

News Summary In a historic moment, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, using a firing squad. This marks…

3 weeks ago