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Execution Date Set in South Carolina Amid ControversyExecution Date Set in South Carolina Amid Controversy

Execution Date Set in South Carolina Amid Controversy

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled Brad Sigmon's execution for March 7, reigniting debates over the state's…

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South Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad SigmonSouth Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad Sigmon

South Carolina Sets Execution Date for Brad Sigmon

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled an execution date for Brad Sigmon, convicted of the brutal 2001…

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Columbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA ChairColumbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA Chair

Columbia Appoints William Kirkland as New SCRA Chair

News Summary The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) welcomes William Kirkland as the new chair of its board of trustees,…

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Brad Sigmon’s Execution Scheduled for March 2025Brad Sigmon’s Execution Scheduled for March 2025

Brad Sigmon’s Execution Scheduled for March 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has set an execution date for Brad Sigmon, scheduled for March 7, 2025.…

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Illinois Man Arrested After Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-85Illinois Man Arrested After Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-85

Illinois Man Arrested After Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-85

News Summary An Illinois man, Ahmad Jamal Khamees Alhendi, was arrested after claiming there was a bomb in his vehicle…

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Final Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South CarolinaFinal Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South Carolina

Final Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South Carolina

News Summary After spending two months on the loose, the last four out of 43 rhesus macaques have been recaptured…

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Tragic Ending in South Carolina: Execution of Marion Bowman Jr.Tragic Ending in South Carolina: Execution of Marion Bowman Jr.

Tragic Ending in South Carolina: Execution of Marion Bowman Jr.

News Summary Marion Bowman Jr. was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina on January 31, 2025. Convicted of the…

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Marion Bowman Jr. Executed in South CarolinaMarion Bowman Jr. Executed in South Carolina

Marion Bowman Jr. Executed in South Carolina

News Summary On January 31, 2025, Marion Bowman Jr. was executed in South Carolina, marking a significant moment in the…

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Controversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s ExecutionControversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s Execution

Controversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s Execution

News Summary As South Carolina approaches the execution date of inmate Marion Bowman Jr. on January 31, concerns about lethal…

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