CRIME & COURTS

Greer Police Officer Fired For… Sleeping

Andrew Fancher
by Andrew Fancher
Amid the fallout of a Flock Safety scandal, GPD has fired yet another officer. This time, it's for napping and watching sports on duty....

Lexington County Deputy Dies During Dive Team Training on Lake Murray

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
Master deputy remembered for her selfless service and dedication as state agencies investigate the circumstances surrounding her death......

Welcome To McBee: Small Town, Big Ticket Energy

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Officials in rural South Carolina town accused of pressuring officers to issue hundreds of citations and maximize fine collections......

Pawleys Island Church Scandal: State Supervision Under Fire

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
New complaint alleges SCDPPPS failed to enforce restrictions designed to keep Warren Perry away from minors...

Graphic Video Shows Upstate Deputies Punching, Dragging Handcuffed Man as K9 Mauls Him

Andrew Fancher
by Andrew Fancher
Service of a felony arrest warrant ends in an apparent case of excessive force in Anderson, South Carolina....

Former Murdaugh Juror: State’s Unsealing Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Myra Crosby says the public deserves full access to jury tampering records — arguing extensive redactions are no longer justified....

Ross Vilardi’s Attorneys Challenge Key Evidence Pretrial Hearing Gets Underway

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Defense seeks to limit financial motive evidence, restrict new investigative work and reshape jury selection ahead of October quadruple murder trial......

Former Charleston Cop’s 21-Year Flight From Justice Ends

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Dan Hiers fled as investigators pursued murder and child-sex charges. More than two decades later, the former police officer is back in American custody…...