Girl fights off mom to save sister after 2nd sibling killed, sheriff says
"I'm very proud of her. I think she did an unbelievable job. She defended her family when no one else was available," the sheriff said.
South Carolina
Sen. Tim Scott announces run for president
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, has officially announced he is running for president in 2024. Scott kicked off his campaign Monday with an event at Charleston Southern University in his hometown. Watch a portion of his address with analysis from CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Tim Scott's uphill battle against Trump
Sen. Tim Scott has officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. He is the latest high-profile Republican to join the party's growing presidential field, but even in his home state, he's polling well behind former President Donald Trump. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and former Trump administration deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to talk about Scott's chances.
Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential bid
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Friday announced he is joining the 2024 presidential race.
Groom reveals last thing bride said before fatal crash on wedding night
"I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, that night, going from an all-time high to an all-time low," Aric Hutchinson said.
Widower speaks at beach vigil after bride killed on wedding night
"She would've loved it," said Aric Hutchinson of his wife, Samantha Miller, who was killed in a car crash on their wedding night.
"Pregnant" woman has 1,500 grams of cocaine hidden in rubber belly
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Driver in crash that killed bride was 3 times over legal limit, report says
The toxicology report shows the alleged drunken driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.261%.
Democrats face challenges in South Carolina
A Democrat hasn't won South Carolina in a presidential election since Jimmy Carter in 1976, and Donald Trump won the state by 12 points in 2020. Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, discusses her plan to change that for 2024.
Ex-teacher charged with child sex abuse 9 years after she left school
Reed Messer was extradited to Delaware after being arrested at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, police said.
Groom recovering after bride killed in suspected drunk driving crash
The couple were in a golf cart celebrating after the wedding reception when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.
New UN report shows global food crisis
The latest report from the United Nations shows a 34% increase in food insecurity from 2021-2022. David Beasley, the former executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, joins CBS News to discuss how climate change is exacerbating insecurity, the impact of the war in Ukraine, and the urgency of the crisis.
Bride killed by suspected drunk driver
A suspected drunk driver was traveling three times the speed limit when she hit a golf cart carrying a recently married bride and groom. All passengers were thrown from the cart, killing the bride and sending the groom to the hospital. Scott Hamilton, a reporter for Charleston Post and Courier, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the charges the suspect is facing.
Ukraine war refugee receives gift of sound
A young family that fled Ukraine last year and arrived as war refugees in South Carolina were in desperate need of answers and a miracle when they feared their young daughter was profoundly deaf. As "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud found out, all hope was not lost after they met hearing specialists in the U.S.
Details emerge about bride killed by alleged drunk driver on her wedding night
Samantha Miller, 34, died Friday in Folly Beach, South Carolina, while still wearing her wedding dress.
Tim Scott to name longtime aide campaign manager
As South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott prepares for a likely 2024 presidential bid, CBS News has exclusively learned he would name longtime aide and former chief of staff Jennifer DeCasper to be his campaign manager. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gómez report.
Bride killed, groom injured when alleged drunk driver slams into golf cart
"I was handed Aric's wedding ring in a plastic bag at the hospital, five hours after Sam placed it on his finger and they read each other their vows," the groom's mother wrote.
Tim Scott sets date to announce whether he's running for president
Sen. Tim Scott says he's just about ready to reveal his decision about entering the 2024 presidential race.
9 injured by gunfire at teen party in South Carolina park
In all, 11 people between the ages of 16-20 were hurt, the Richland County Sheriff's Department said.
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace on abortion pill rulings
The Justice Department says it will ask the Supreme Court to pause an appeals court decision that kept access to mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill, but imposed some restrictions that will make it harder to get. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to "Red & Blue" about the abortion pill debate.
Father says university failed to treat former NFL player who shot 6
The father of former NFL player Phillip Adams, who fatally shot six people before killing himself two years ago, is suing South Carolina State University, where his son played football.
Sen. Tim Scott launches committee
The 2024 presidential race may embrace another notable Republican. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced he is establishing a presidential exploratory committee, potentially posing a challenge to former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Tim Scott launches 2024 exploratory committee
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Wednesday that he is launching a presidential exploratory committee for a possible 2024 bid.
Tim Scott launches presidential exploratory committee
The senator had deflected questions regarding whether he has indicated to former President Donald Trump that he would run.
Police: 6 wounded in shooting on South Carolina beach
Hundreds of people — including high schoolers taking an unofficial day off — were on the beach at the time, according to police.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.