South Carolina executes Stephen Stanko for murder of retired Airman

South Carolina has executed a conman-turned-murderer convicted of killing two people and raping his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter. Stephen Stanko, 57, was executed by lethal injection on Friday, June 13, for the murder of 74-year-old Henry Lee …

South Carolina executes inmate serving death sentences in two separate murders

The federal courts rejected Stanko’s last-ditch effort to spare his life. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months. Stephen …

Two South Carolina men sentenced for 2020 violence outside Columbia Police Department

Brandon Pickett and Luis Rosario were sentenced for throwing objects at officers during a reported riot after a George Floyd protest in Columbia, South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Columbia men have learned their prison sentence in connection with what …

Newberry man shot dead after fight at South Carolina home, officials say

Jaheil Dyiir Thompson, 23, was fatally shot after a fight at a Belton, South Carolina, home. Officials say the case is being investigated as a homicide. BELTON, S.C. — Authorities have identified the victim killed in an Anderson County shooting on Friday …

South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders

The execution began After a 3 1/2 minute final statement where Stanko apologized to his victims and asked not to be judged by the worst day of his life. Prison officials asked for the first dose of the powerful sedative pentobarbital. Stanko appeared …

South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine …

South Carolina executive director (Louisiana native) shares Cajun fishing lessons

By Baptist Message staff DALLAS (LBM) – South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Director Tony Wolfe invited messengers to cast bread on the water to remember the generation who drove the growth of the Cooperative Program and to unite as the generation …

Governor denies clemency as South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months

BREAKING UPDATE: Gov. Henry McMaster has denied clemency for Stephen Stanko ahead of his scheduled execution Friday evening. The original Associated Press story can be read below. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for …

Arrest made after man killed in South Carolina hit-and-run

Comact expands operations in South Carolina

Comact recently announced that it is expanding its operations through the lease of a 48,000-sq.-ft. facility in Building 2 at Port 95 Business Park in St. George, S.C. A global leader in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting …