South Carolina Victim Services

Gaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug CaseGaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug Case

Gaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug Case

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, 39, pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking, including the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.…

5 hours ago
Elgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude EarthquakeElgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Elgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Elgin, South Carolina experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake at 1:16 a.m., startling over 80…

2 days ago
Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local TeenTragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Wando, South Carolina resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tyren J. Kinloch during…

5 days ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

2 weeks ago
Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive WildfireMyrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive Wildfire

Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested for Starting Massive Wildfire

News Summary In South Carolina, a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman, Alexandra Bialousow, has been arrested for starting a massive wildfire…

3 weeks ago
Rhesus Monkeys Escape in Yemassee, South CarolinaRhesus Monkeys Escape in Yemassee, South Carolina

Rhesus Monkeys Escape in Yemassee, South Carolina

News Summary A group of Rhesus macaques made headlines after escaping from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee,…

3 weeks ago
Tragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-RunTragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-Run

Tragedy Strikes University of South Carolina: Student Killed in Hit-and-Run

News Summary The University of South Carolina community is in mourning after 21-year-old student Nathanial G. Baker lost his life…

3 weeks ago
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Young Life in Lancaster, S.C.

News Summary A motorcycle accident late Friday night in Lancaster, South Carolina, has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.…

3 weeks ago
Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s FamilyLong-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

Long-Awaited Justice for Brittanee Drexel’s Family

News Summary A South Carolina jury has awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, who was kidnapped and…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Both North and South Carolina are grappling with severe wildfires that led to the declaration of a state…

4 weeks ago