Great-grandson of WWII Medal of Honor recipient finishes boot camp

Graduation marks a crowning achievement for young Marines who've conquered boot camp, including 350 young men and women who are on the final leg of a life-changing journey at Marine boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. In attendance at the ceremony will be legendary Marine Hershel "Woody" Williams. At 97, he is the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Among the new Marines passing in review is his great-grandson, Cedar Ross. David Martin shares their story.

• Jun 21, 2021
• 01:49

Deadly storm Claudette regains strength

Parts of the southern U.S. are on high alert as deadly storm Claudette continues its destructive path. It is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children, nine in one crash. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jun 21, 2021
• 03:57

2 South Carolina executions on hold until firing squad is set up

State Supreme Court says it has to be an option available to the inmates can choose under provisions of a new law.

• Jun 17, 2021

Police speak on rebuilding the public trust

"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel sits down with police officers from across the country for a street-level view of the issues they face, from anti-police sentiment to the price paid by all officers for the actions of bad cops, and learns how one group of officers in Charleston, S.C., is working to strengthen community ties.

• Jun 6, 2021
• 12:41

South Carolina judge refuses to block 2 scheduled executions

The law effectively forces condemned prisoners to choose to die by either the electric chair or firing squad.

• Jun 8, 2021

Sen. Graham says Syria policy is a "mess"

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, discusses the American strategy in Syria and the extent of Iran's influence in the region with host Margaret Brennan.

• Mar 4, 2018
• 02:32

Powerful pen pal

In September 2016, Jacob Hall was shot and killed on the school playground in Townville, South Carolina. Jacob was six. The shooter was fourteen. His friend Ava Olsen watched it happen. Following the shooting, she penned a letter to President Trump about keeping kids safe in school. Four months later, Mr. Trump wrote her back. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.

• Feb 24, 2018
• 02:47

Sen. Scott on school shooting in Florida

Senator Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, joins guest host Nancy Cordes to discuss the shooting in Parkland, Florida and the indictments against Russian nationals who tried to meddle in the 2016 election.

• Feb 18, 2018
• 06:34

Rep. Gowdy on the gun control debate

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, joins guest host Nancy Cordes to discuss the shooting in Florida and the Mueller indictment against Russian nationals who interfered in the 2016 election.

• Feb 18, 2018
• 06:39

4-year-old missing in South Carolina

The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, appealed for help finding 4-year-old Heidi Todd, who was last seen at her home Tuesday.

• Feb 14, 2018
• 00:43

Deadly Amtrak crash investigation

Investigators are trying to determine whether a track switch was in the wrong direction at the time of a deadly Amtrak crash in South Carolina. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Feb 5, 2018
• 02:06

Amtrak derailment investigation

Federal investigators are trying to find out why an Amtrak train was guided onto the wrong track, causing a fatal accident in South Carolina on Sunday. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN from West Columbia, South Carolina, with the latest.

• Feb 5, 2018
• 03:43

Gowdy on retirement

In an exclusive "Face the Nation" interview, Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, shared his thoughts on Trump, partisanship, and plans for the future.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 02:12

3rd deadly Amtrak crash in less than 2 months

Amtrak's CEO blames a freight train operator for its latest deadly accident. An engineer and conductor were killed in the crash in South Carolina, and more than 100 people were injured. The Amtrak Silver Star was traveling from New York to Miami. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Feb 5, 2018
• 02:29

Amtrak safety problem

An Amtrak passenger train derailed Sunday near Columbia, South Carolina, killing two people. Former NTSB chairman and CBS News transportation analyst Mark Rosenker joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss the accident.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 01:36

Amtrak derailment

For the third time in less than two months, federal investigators are at the scene of a deadly crash involving an Amtrak train. The latest crash happened Sunday morning in Cayce, South Carolina. The passenger train seems to have plowed into a freight train killing at least two people and injuring more than 100. CBS News' transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 02:17

Amtrak train collision

CBS News Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave gives an update on the collision between a freight train and an Amtrak passenger train early Sunday morning in South Carolina.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 01:17

Amtrak crash update

Authorities said the two people killed in an early-morning train collision in South Carolina were Amtrak employees. The train was traveling from New York to Miami and crashed into a freight train near Columbia. Officials, including Gov. Henry McMaster, held a press conference with updates Sunday morning.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 19:43

Amtrak crash update

A deadly Amtrak crash in South Carolina left two people dead and more than 70 injured. The passenger train was traveling from New York to Miami when it hit a freight train and derailed early Sunday morning. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN by phone with the latest.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 03:30

Amtrak crash: 2 dead, 70 hurt in South Carolina

Two were killed and at least 70 injured when an Amtrak passenger train traveling from New York to Miami derailed after hitting a goods train in South Carolina. Local authorities gave an early morning press conference describing the incident.

• Feb 4, 2018
• 09:02

Slick roads in the South

Slick roads could make for a dangerous commute across the South. Sub-freezing temperatures froze fountains from South Carolina to Texas. Forecasters predict a coastal storm will bring one to three inches of snow from North Carolina to Georgia on Wednesday. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jan 3, 2018
• 01:49

Officer sentenced in shooting

A white former police officer was sentenced in South Carolina Thursday to 20 years in federal prison in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man. Michael Slager, 36, pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of 50-year-old Walter Scott. A state murder trial ended in a hung jury. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Dec 7, 2017
• 01:52

Foreign worker loopholes

A CBS News investigation this summer uncovered a hidden foreign workforce building auto plants across the country. For the first time, an American business owner in South Carolina is speaking out about how the practice hurts American workers. Jim Axelrod reports.

• Nov 21, 2017
• 04:31

Suicide over bullying

South Carolina authorities are conducting an investigation into an 11-year-old girl's suicide. Her family says bullying led to her death. Amanda LaBrot of CBS affiliate WTOC-TV reports.

• Nov 3, 2017
• 02:00

Army recruit accused of hijacking school bus with kids on board

An Army recruit seized the bus after making a reckless break for home.

• May 7, 2021

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