South Carolina News

South Carolina Prison Escapee Back In Custody

Michael Williamson escaped from McCormick correctional institution in the western part of the state last night.

Attorney: Dylann Roof's Mom Had Heart Attack During Trial

Dylann Roof's mother suffered a heart attack not long after prosecutors described how her son planned a cold and calculated killing of nine black church members in a racially motivated attack, the white man's attorney said in court documents Thursday.

Escaped Inmate Accused Of Stabbing Officer Captured in Lexington

South Carolina authorities say an inmate who escaped a maximum-security facility and is accused of stabbing a police officer has been captured.

NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cleared To Race Again After Concussion

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., who missed the final 18 races of last season because of a concussion, has been medically cleared to return next year.

Church Attack Survivor Recalls Loud Noise, Then Darkness

A survivor of last year's massacre at a black South Carolina church testified Wednesday that her Bible study group had just closed their eyes and started praying when a loud sound shattered the stillness. The basement room went dark.

Panthers' Luke Kuechly Returns To Practice, Status Still Uncertain

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly has returned to the practice field for the first time since suffering a frightening concussion in the team’s Nov. 17 win against the New Orleans Saints.

Panthers Nominate Olsen For Man Of The Year

The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday, the nomination of Tight End Greg Olsen for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.

No Trial Delay For Dylann Roof After Officer's Mistrial

Lawyers for Dylann Roof said the publicity surrounding the mistrial of a police officer in a murder trial across the street from where Roof's trial is set to begin Wednesday should delay the start of his case, but a judge refused the request in just hours calling it illogical and farfetched.

Mistrial In S. Carolina Police Shooting Mystifies Observers

The video was unambiguous: A white police officer fatally shot an unarmed black man in the back as the man ran away.

Man Robbed In Parking Lot Of Ruby Tuesday In Rock Hill

Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of Ruby Tuesday in Rock Hill.

Panthers Coach Explains Decision To Not Start Cam Newton

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera addressed the media in reference to his decision to not start Cam Newton during Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Mistrial Declared In Charleston Police Shooting Case

A mistrial has been declared in the shooting death of Walter Scott. Jurors were unable to make an unanimous decision.

College Football Playoff Set, Clemson To Face Ohio State

Alabama will play Washington and Ohio State is set to face Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Hornets Squander Late Lead, Lose To Timberwolves In OT

The Charlotte Hornets got off to a slow start in overtime and could not regain momentum as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-120 in Charlotte.

Jury Going Into Next Week In Ex-Officer's Murder Trial

The jury in the murder trial of a former South Carolina police officer charged with gunning down a black motorist will continue deliberating next week, despite at one point Friday appearing deadlocked by a juror who told the judge he could not "with good conscience approve a guilty verdict."