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An unexpected blow struck the Georgetown community in South Carolina on the morning of October 31, 2024. International Paper announced that it would be closing its local mill by the end of the year, affecting hundreds of employees just before the holiday season. This closure leaves a significant economic gap for the area, which is home to approximately 65,000 residents. International Paper, founded in 1898, has been a staple of the region for decades. The Georgetown mill, built in 1936, was once the largest kraft paper mill in the world and has played a vital role in supporting the local…

Prosecutors from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office recently announced the arrest of an attorney from Aiken on multiple serious charges related to the exploitation of minors. William Daniel Mayes, aged 54, was taken into custody last Tuesday, October 29, 2024. His arrest was carried out by investigators from the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. The actions followed a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline. During the investigation, authorities discovered that Mayes had recorded someone without their permission and was found…

Convicted murderer Richard Bernard Moore was executed by the state of South Carolina on Friday night, November 1, 2024. Moore, aged 59, received a lethal injection at 6:24 p.m. EDT for the fatal shooting of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in 1999. Moore became the 45th person to be executed in South Carolina since executions resumed in 1976, and he was only the second person put to death since 2011. Just weeks earlier, the state executed Freddie Eugene Owens, marking the first execution in the state in over thirteen years. The execution of Moore sparked controversy, with questions raised about…

This week in Lexington County, a man was found guilty in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at a mall in South Carolina over two years ago. No lives were lost during the chaotic event at the Columbiana Centre on Saturday, April 16, 2022, shortly after 2:00 p.m. EDT. However, more than 12 individuals were injured, with nine people suffering gunshot wounds. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Jewayne Price, a 24-year-old from Columbia, was convicted of two counts of attempted murder and nine counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Price is related to a…

South Carolina Brothers Plead Guilty to Counterfeiting Viagra Two brothers from Summerville, South Carolina, have admitted to their involvement in a large-scale counterfeit drug operation. Ibrahim Shedid, 29, and his older brother Ahmed Shedid, 35, faced a federal court on October 30, 2024, where they pleaded guilty to charges related to the trafficking of fake Viagra pills. The brothers reportedly ran a scheme that involved selling counterfeit pills, often referred to as the “little blue pill,” with a total value exceeding $35 million. Prosecutors claim that Ibrahim Shedid operated a business named Big Boss Puff Stuff, while Ahmed ran A2Z…

Jessie Adam Marshall, a sergeant with the Abbeville Police Department (APD), is under investigation after being dismissed from his position on October 19, 2024. His termination reportedly stemmed from “unprofessional behavior” rather than misconduct, as per documents from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA). Marshall was let go from his job, where he had worked for almost three years, according to human resources records provided by the town. While the specific reasons for his dismissal aren’t fully clear, an incident report from the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) indicates he was involved in a child custody dispute with his…

Law enforcement in South Carolina is urgently looking for an Alabama man suspected of murder. This search is tied to an incident from last month in the mountains of eastern Tennessee where he is also wanted for attempted murder and a parole violation. The situation began about two weeks ago when a distressed hiker made a 911 call on Friday, October 18, 2024. The call came from Monroe County, Tennessee, situated close to the Great Smoky Mountains. The caller, identifying himself as Brandon Andrade, claimed he had fallen off a cliff while trying to escape from a bear. In the…

Marvin Pendarvis Exits Candidacy for South Carolina House District 113 In a surprising turn, Marvin Pendarvis has officially withdrawn his candidacy for South Carolina House District 113. This decision comes after a series of serious allegations and a complex legal situation surrounding the former state representative. Earlier this year, Pendarvis faced a civil lawsuit, which claimed he mishandled a client’s case, signed their name without permission, and even attempted to bribe them after the allegations emerged. As a result, the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has launched a criminal investigation into his actions. Despite this turmoil, Pendarvis resigned from…

The financial company overseeing the Direct Express prepaid debit card program, which distributes federal Social Security, disability, and veterans benefits, faces accusations of inadequately preventing fraud and failing to reimburse victims of fraudulent charges. Many sources indicate that the institution’s practices make it difficult for cardholders to recover lost funds. Even when individuals comply with the bank’s strict requirements, they often struggle to get refunds for compromised cards. This has led some beneficiaries to take legal action against the company in an effort to reclaim even a small portion of the funds that were stolen from them, leaving others without…

Nancy Mace: A Steadfast Political Force in South Carolina In the world of politics, some leaders find their way to power through easy paths, often supported by friendly constituencies or wealthy backers. Others, however, must work hard and fight through tough challenges to succeed. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina is a prime example of the latter. Mace has consistently demonstrated her determination to rise through the political ranks in the Lowcountry area of South Carolina. After overcoming three GOP primary opponents in 2020, she claimed victory over Democratic incumbent Joe Cunningham in a narrow race. In 2022, her challenges…