Sammy Fretwell

Environmentalists sue feds to protect 'prehistoric' crabs that frequent South Carolina coast Stephanie Baum scientific editor Andrew Zinin lead editor Environmentalists are suing the federal government over what they say is a failure to protect the horses... See more

Environment Judge rescinds order for landowner to tear out seawall at Isle of Palms A judge who ordered a wealthy Isle of Palms resident to tear out a seawall the state says was built illegally on the beach rescinded that decision Monday in a ruling that ... See more

Environment SC hunters kill bears in record numbers as state loosens rules South Carolina hunters are killing more black bears than ever as restrictions are eased on stalking and shooting the animals, a trend that concerns animal welfare groups but one th... See more

A dog seized in a raid into a suspected dog fighting operation by the State Law Enforcement Division during the week of June 9, 2025, in Richland County. Courtesy of State Law Enforcement Division State Law Enforcement Division State and federal authoriti... See more

Local Wrongful death suit filed in bus crash that killed SC middle school student The sister of a child killed in a school bus accident last spring has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Lexington County school district, major tire manufacturers and... See more