October 12, 2024

Alex Murdaugh could face new murder trial as South Carolina Supreme Court drops bombshell decision

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh may soon be getting a new murder trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court overruled a previous ruling that a court official tampered with the jury. Murdaugh’s attorneys argued that former Colleton County Clerk Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury during the original six-week trial in March 2023, when Murdaugh was […]

Tropical Storm Debby makes second landfall in South Carolina as dangerous flood threat continues

Tropical Storm Debby has made a second landfall near Bulls Bay, South Carolina as Debby slowly moves up the Eastern Seaboard and unleashes a dangerous flood threat for millions of Americans.  The death toll from Debby has risen to six after the latest news of a boater in Gulfport, Florida, was killed while trying to ride out the […]

Mom of missing North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari allegedly flees US after being named suspect in daughter’s 2022 disappearance

North Carolina police fear the mother of Madalina Cojocari, who vanished in 2022, has fled the US just weeks after she was named a suspect in her daughter’s disappearance, according to reports. The startling revelation came after a photo allegedly showing Diana Cojocari on a plane heading to Eastern Europe with her mother sitting behind her […]

Illegal Alien MS-13 Gang Member, Wanted for Murder, Found Living in South Carolina

An illegal alien MS-13 gang member, wanted for murder, has since been found living in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar, a 31-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador, was arrested on June 29 and charged with simple possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Berkeley County. According to police, Martinez-Escobar was pulled over by a sheriff’s

Report: Three Attacked at ‘Palestinian Resistance’ Event in North Carolina

Three people, two of them Jewish, claim they were attacked at a Palestinian Resistance event in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 29. The three Asheville residents — David Moritz, Monica Buckley, and Bob Campbell — told WPDE they went to the West Asheville Library for an event called “Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance” where an estimated 60 to

Trump-Backed Nancy Mace, Austin Theriault Win Congressional Primaries in South Carolina, Maine

Trump-backed candidates, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Maine State Rep. Austin Theriault (R), won their congressional primaries on Tuesday night. Mace won her race with 21,030 votes, or 57.8 percent of the vote, over her Republican opponents, according to the Associated Press (AP). The race was called at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Catherine Templeton, the former

Donald Trump Dominant: Declared Winner of South Carolina Primary Race Within Minutes

Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images Former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the South Carolina Republican primary race in mere minutes, serving as a significant blow to Nikki Haley, the former governor of that state. Within minutes of the polls closing, the AP called the race for Trump, and others followed: BREAKING: Donald

How to bet Iowa-South Carolina: Eight sports betting promos & bonuses for women’s title game

The women’s NCAA Tournament wraps up Sunday, but it’s never too late to join in on the sports betting action if you’re in one of about two dozen states. You can use any of these promos on game, including the national championship between Iowa and South Carolina. We’ll break down the specifics of welcome bonuses […]

South Carolina Lawmaker at Trump Rally Highlights Story of 3-Year-Old Maddie Hines, Killed by Illegal Alien

South Carolina State Rep. Stewart Jones (R), who has endorsed former President Donald Trump ahead of the GOP primary election, highlighted the case of his goddaughter Maddie Hines who was killed last year in a car crash caused by an illegal alien. During a press conference on Thursday, Jones detailed Maddie’s case. In October 2023

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Endorses Trump in Brutal Blow to Nikki Haley

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a former 2024 campaign rival to former President Donald Trump, endorsed the 45th president on Friday night at a New Hampshire event — marking a brutal, even possibly fatal, blow to the campaign of former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC), who first appointed Scott to the U.S. Senate in 2012. Scott enthusiastically

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace’s ex-chief of staff files to run against former boss

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace will face off against her former chief of staff for her seat in Congress representing South Carolina’s First Congressional District. Getty Images The former chief of staff for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is launching a primary challenge against his ex-boss just a month after leaving her office.  Dan Hanlon filed […]

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott proposes to girlfriend who was revealed during his brief presidential run

Former presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott received a ringing endorsement from one particular South Carolina voter over the weekend. Scott, a lifelong bachelor, popped the question Saturday night to his girlfriend, Mindy Noce, whom he publicly revealed amid a slew of media curiosity over his dating life during his brief run for president last year. […]

Student, 15, killed by younger peer in caught-on-camera brawl at North Carolina high school

A 15-year-old student was fatally knifed by a 14-year-old classmate on Monday during a wild, caught-on-camera brawl inside a North Carolina high school. The melee inside the gym at Southeast Raleigh High School also landed a second student, 16, in the hospital with a non-life-threatening stab wound, according to local reports. “Both victims were transported […]

North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari missing for one year: ‘Not going to stop until we find her’

A preteen North Carolina girl has been missing for over a year since she was last seen getting off a school bus in her hometown of Cornelius, just north of Charlotte, Nov. 21, 2022. “It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since she was last seen getting off the school bus,” Cornelius Police Chief David […]

North Carolina trooper saved by bulletproof vest cleared in fatal shooting of armed motorist

A veteran North Carolina state trooper was justified in fatally shooting an armed suspect during a traffic stop in which the gunman opened fire on him, with only his ballistic vest saving his life, prosecutors said Tuesday.  State Highway Patrol Trooper Jeffrey L. Dunlap was shot in the chest just after 7:30 p.m. on July […]

Trump draws massive crowd of at least 50K in small South Carolina town of 3,400: police

Former President Donald Trump packed the house at his South Carolina rally on Saturday, drawing a massive crowd that was significantly larger than the population of the town which hosted it. The leading Republican presidential candidate barnstormed in Pickens, a town of about 3,400 residents, on Saturday, speaking to more than 50,000 people who gathered […]

Former North Carolina legislator sentenced to 5 years probation for homeless shelter spending

A former North Carolina state legislator and Winston-Salem City Council member was sentenced to five years of probation along with monetary penalties after pleading guilty to fraud for spending money from the homeless center organization he had led for personal use. U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs on Thursday accepted the guilty plea by Derwin Montgomery, […]

Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks at South Carolina GOP Dinner

Former President Donald Trump will speak at the South Carolina GOP dinner on Saturday, August 5. Trump spoke at the Alabama Republican party dinner the previous night, one day after he was arraigned on the latest charges brought by Joe Biden’s Department of Justice against the sitting president’s foremost political opponent. “They want to interfere

North Carolina Overrides Governor’s Veto of 12-Week Abortion Restriction

The North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto of a bill restricting abortions within the state after 12 weeks, making North Carolina the latest state to increase restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state House voted 72-48 to override Cooper’s veto shortly after the state Senate voted 30-20 to do the

North Carolina murder suspect turns himself back in after being released by mistake

A North Carolina murder suspect who was mistakenly released from custody this week due to an incorrect court order saying his charges had been dismissed turned himself back into authorities on Saturday.  Jaylan Noah Davis, 25, was arrested late last year in the shooting death of Arthur Mikulski, 42, on Nov. 26.  He was charged with […]

Exclusive — North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd Endorses Donald Trump for President

Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), the freshman U.S. Senator who just won in the 2022 midterm elections, is formally endorsing former President Donald Trump for president in 2024, Breitbart News has learned exclusively. Budd, who won the GOP nomination last year in a crowded primary in large part thanks to Trump’s early support, replaced longtime former

Male GOP Senators Ignore Women, Vote for Abortion Ban in South Carolina

Twenty-seven male South Carolina legislators passed a ban on abortions after six weeks Tuesday, over the objections of all five women in the state Senate—including three Republicans.The ban, which bars abortion before most people know they are pregnant, will now go to the desk of Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is expected to sign it.

North Carolina Guv Rips State GOP for Ignoring ‘Will of the People’ With Abortion Ban

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Saturday tore into his state’s Republicans for overriding his veto of their 12-week abortion ban, insisting that the GOP lawmakers “ignored the will of the people” and would pay for it during the upcoming 2024 election.Additionally, Cooper also took a swipe at State Rep. Tricia Cotham, a former Democrat

North Carolina bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid clears state Senate

A bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income adults while loosening or ending several regulatory hurdles to building more health care facilities could get its final votes next week after clearing the Senate on Wednesday. Senators voted 44-2 to complete its approval of legislation that would direct state health officials to accept Medicaid […]

North Carolina House advances ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates

North Carolina’s public schools, colleges and universities would be prohibited from requiring a student to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 under a bill that advanced Tuesday in the state House. Promoted by Republican sponsors to protect free choice, the proposal would also ban state agencies, cities and counties from denying employment to someone […]

North Carolina Paramedic Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teenager Released 37 Minutes After Arrest

A paramedic in North Carolina accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in an ambulance during a medical emergency was released on bail 37 minutes after being arrested, prompting frustration for the police chief. A press release from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department indicated Akingbiwaju Joseph Opadele, 31, was arrested and charged with felony Sexual Contact

North Carolina Teacher’s Association Pushes Gender Theory on Kindergarteners

The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) provided schools resources on leftist gender theory. The NCAEYC’s website hosts a documentary, titled “Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years,” which features a scene where four- and five-year-old children receive a lesson on “gender identity” from a “non-binary” teacher. Jordan Chamberlain

North Carolina County Declares State of Emergency over Power Outage Believed to Be Caused by Gunfire

Moore County, North Carolina, is suffering a massive power outrage that authorities believe may have been intentionally caused via gunfire. More than “40,000 [county] residents were powerless on Sunday afternoon after two substations were taken out by gunfire on Saturday night,” FOX News noted. Moore County began to fail around 7 p.m. Saturday and law enforcement

North Carolina Judge Sends Veteran to Jail for 24 Hours for Refusing to Wear Mask in Court

A liberal North Carolina judge placed a prospective juror in jail for 24 hours for not wearing a mask in the courtroom. Gregory Hahn, 47, along with 98 other candidates for jury orientation, showed up at the Harnett County courthouse on Monday. Most prospective jurors, including Hahn, were not wearing masks, he recalled. “We were…

University of North Carolina Grants Tenure to ‘1619 Project’ Author Nikole Hannah-Jones

Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have voted to grant tenure to New York Times writer and author of the divisive “1619 Project” Nikole Hannah-Jones, amid backlash over her “unfactual and biased” work. The board voted 9-4 in favor of granting tenure to Hannah-Jones after a lengthy closed-session meeting on Wednesday, according…

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