South Carolina's execution of Stephen Bryant has reignited debate over the use of the firing squad, which is authorized in ...

Alex Murdaugh of Hampton County committed two of South Carolina’s worst killings when he murdered his wife and adult son to cover up a life of fraud. State Attorney General Alan Wilson didn’t seek the ...

SC federal officials mull whether to seek the death penalty against Columbia rapper Zachary Chapman, alleged chief of a murderous drug gang.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A local prosecutor in South Carolina said Tuesday he will seek the death penalty against a man whose federal death sentence for killing two bank employees in a robbery was ...

Blacc Zacc could reportedly face the death penalty after being charged with a murder-for-hire plot and RICO conspiracy. On ...

This undated image provided by the Horry County Jail shows Brandon Council. (Horry County Jail via AP) (Uncredited, Horry County Jail) COLUMBIA, S.C. – A local prosecutor in South Carolina said ...