How South Carolina's first firing squad execution will unfold

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.

NBC News - 2d

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad

Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina

Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.

CBS News - 1d

How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide

A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.

CBS News - 2d

Video: How Trump-Zelenskyy dispute unfolded

Oval Office meeting deteriorated into an angry argument that exposed years of mistrust between the leaders

Financial Times - 3d

South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings

The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.

ESPN - 3d

South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency

Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.

NBC News - 2d

Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate

Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...

NBC News - 1d

What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina

Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...

CBS News - 1d

Innes FitzGerald, ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’, in first senior athletics squad

European Indoor Championships next step for teenager Runner hopes to emulate Keely Hodgkinson with victory Four years ago, Keely Hodgkinson went from being an unknown teenager to an overnight ...

The Guardian - 6d

How bright is Man City's future? Assessing Guardiola's squad

Ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash, how bright is the future for Man City after a disastrous season?

ESPN - 3d

South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and ...

The Hill - 6d

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.

ABC News - 1d

Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations

The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.

The New York Times - 1d

U.S. imposes new tariffs and wildfires burn in South Carolina: Morning Rundown

U.S. trade war heats up as China, Canada retaliate. Fired NOAA workers warn about ability to forecast hurricanes and tornadoes. The return of the firing squad.

NBC News - 8h

Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires

Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

The Hill - 1d

Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina won't be documented by 'Hard Knocks'

The school had been in discussions with NFL Films regarding a behind-the-scenes look at Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Carolinas await rain as firefighters gain upper hand on fires

Firefighters in the Carolinas appeared to be getting the upper hand on a bloom of wildfires that erupted over the weekend, even as a few new ones started amid the region's ongoing dry spell.

NBC News - 19h

How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy

The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.

The New York Times - 4d

Women’s college basketball national title odds: UConn emerges as favorite after blowout win at South Carolina

Recording a much-needed signature win a month before the NCAA Tournament, the UConn Huskies (+250) are the new national championship favorite in women’s college basketball after their convincing ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT

Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtime

ABC News - Feb. 22

Oil trail from crash site leads South Carolina deputies to killer's home

When South Carolina authorities found a fatally injured man near his dented BMW in May 2023, they suspected a hit-and-run crash. But an oil trail led them to a different conclusion. "48 Hours" ...

CBS News - 4d

South Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police say

A South Carolina man was shot and killed by a shotgun booby trap allegedly set up by one of his family members, police said on Tuesday.

NBC News - 4d

South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State following Croskey's 20-point game

Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is ...

ABC News - 3d

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations

A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov.

NBC News - 2d

Georgia vs. South Carolina odds, prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, March 4 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday

CBS Sports - 8h

Women's college basketball Power Rankings: Texas ends regular season on top, South Carolina reenters top five

The Longhorns and Gamecocks shared the SEC regular-season title

CBS Sports - 3h

What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare

The Eagles have an unstoppable play the league may try to ban again

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Trump issues executive order reinforcing hospital price transparency rule from first term

President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order designed to reinforce an older executive order issued during his first term that requires hospital to publish their prices online, a rule that ...

The Hill - 5d

North Carolina in line to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' amid Bill Belichick's first season as college coach

'Hard Knocks' will follow Belichick and the Tar Heels as part of an offseason series

CBS Sports - 4d

Bill Belichick introduces first staff at North Carolina: Family members, ex-players among names to know

Belichick hired both of his sons -- Brian and Steve -- to key defensive roles

CBS Sports - 22h

Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase

A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.

The New York Times - 4d

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...

The Guardian - 6d

Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years

Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a corner

Financial Times - 6d

Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years

South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.

NBC News - 6d

How South Carolina's first firing squad execution will unfold

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