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April 1, 2019

Murdered University of South Carolina student's cause of death revealed

Samantha Josephson suffered "multiple sharp force injuries," law enforcement officials said Monday.

March 31, 2019

South Carolina man charged with kidnapping, murder of college student activated child locks in car, police say

The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a woman who got into his car thinking it was her Uber ride had activated the child locks in his backseat so the doors could be opened only from the outside, police in South Carolina revealed.

March 31, 2019

South Carolina college reports death of student, 21, a day after she climbed into car she thought was her ride share

The University of South Carolina on Saturday reported the death of a student who had been reported missing a day earlier.

March 30, 2019

South Carolina man charged with kidnapping and murder of University of South Carolina student

A South Carolina man was charged Saturday with the kidnapping and murder of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson; police say they believe he picked her up in a vehicle, killed her and dumped her body in a wooded area.

March 28, 2019

Former medal-winning police officer charged with sex crimes involving minors, authorities say

A former South Carolina law enforcement officer once recognized for valor while on duty was arrested last week on suspicion of sex abuse involving minors.  

March 27, 2019

South Carolina girl, 10, dies 2 days after fight at school: officials

A South Carolina girl who was so severely injured during a school fight that she was airlifted to a hospital for treatment died just days after the altercation, school officials said.   

March 26, 2019

Drunken driving suspect sprayed body spray in mouth to hide alcohol smell, police say

A drunken driving suspect in South Carolina apparently came up with a quick plan to try and avoid a DUI charge but it didn't work, according to police.

March 18, 2019

South Carolina woman arrested in alleged stun-gun attack on girlfriend of child's father, police say

A South Carolina woman was arrested last week after she allegedly attacked the girlfriend of her child’s father with a stun gun outside a home, police said.

March 16, 2019

South Carolina mistakenly releases 10 prison inmates, recaptures only 6, officials say

South Carolina mistakenly gave early release to 10 inmates over a two-year period because of errors in calculating their sentences, the state Department of Corrections said this week. Only six have returned to prison, officials said.

March 15, 2019

Woman who won $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot can keep identity secret; will donate to charity

The South Carolina woman who won a $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot can keep her identity a secret and will donate to causes that are important to her.