Columbia, South Carolina

South Carolina inmate chooses death by firing squad

Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years.

Post and Courier · 1d

SC condemned inmate selects death by firing squad, a first since the state legalized it

Brad Sigmon, 67, was sentenced to death in 2002 for fatally beating his ex-girlfriend's parents while trying to kidnap the woman in Greenville County in 2001.

Greenville News on MSN · 1d

Greenville man on South Carolina's death row chooses firing squad for March 7 execution

Brad Sigmon made the choice after the state Supreme Court denied a stay request based on questions about the effectiveness of lethal injection

Texas visits South Carolina

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Texas basketball score vs South Carolina: Updates, highlights as Longhorns take on Gamecocks

Texas basketball will spend its Saturday night in Columbia, S.C., looking to protect its NCAA Tournament resume against the Gamecocks. The Longhorns (16-10, 5-8 SEC), are considered by most experts to be on the March Madness bubble coming into this weekend.

The Washington Post · 18h

Texas visits South Carolina after Johnson's 32-point showing

Texas Longhorns (16-10, 5-8 SEC) at South Carolina Gamecocks (10-16, 0-13 SEC) Columbia, South Carolina; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Longhorns -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Texas takes on South Carolina after Tre Johnson scored 32 points in Texas’ 82-78 victory against the Kentucky Wildcats.

CBSSports.com · 1d

After big win, Texas hopes to feast on last-place South Carolina

Texas enhanced its NCAA Tournament aspirations last week when it picked up a Quad 1 win over Kentucky. After a week off, the Longhorns start a stretch against some of the teams below them in the Southeastern Conference and hope to continue improving their chances Saturday night in Columbia,

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SC at ‘the precipice of an energy crisis.’ How will lawmakers address it?

“We’ve seen the rapid pace with which this bill moved through the House. We’d ask that you consider every opportunity to ...

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Groups fear proposed rules on voter registration events in SC could have chilling effect

South Carolina leaders and election officials have remained adamant the state’s elections are safe and secure.

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He opened fire in a crowded South Carolina mall. On Friday, he learned his fate.

A man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2022 Easter weekend shooting at Columbiana Mall that left nine innocent ...

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They live here and work every day to bring you local news. Meet our Columbia reporters

This is the state capital, bustling with movers and shakers and political intrigue — and, often, people mounting ...

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Columbia Boat Show 2025

The Columbia Boat Show is back at the SC State Fairgrounds. It’s open until 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, February. 21, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February. 22, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, ...

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Columbia hires consultant to address growing housing needs in the city

The consultant will work closely with city leaders to explore strategies for expanding affordable and mixed-income housing in ...

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die ...

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