South Carolina

Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. NewsOne has partnered with the […]

A South Carolina teenage girl has been charged with assault for attacking an opposing player during a soccer match between two high school rivals this week, according to a Yahoo Sports report. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama To Appear On “Biggest Loser” Annette McCullough, an 18-year-old senior who plays for Lewisville High School, has become the […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Civil rights leaders bothered by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s stance on issues like requiring voters to show their IDs at the polls are reminding the governor that she is a minority, too. SEE ALSO: Behind Obama’s Poll Numbers “She couldn’t vote before 1965, just as I couldn’t,” said the Rev. […]

Several customers were appalled when a South Carolina Walmart remained open for business after a man stabbed his wife to death inside the superstore. SEE ALSO: Craziest Fingernail Designs Ever

A school in South Carolina is lending belts out to students who arrive to school with saggy pants. SEE ALSO: Ed Lover to NFL Players: Chill With The Celebrating!

Danny Hembree, a man from York County, South Carolina has admitted to killing 17-year-old Heather Catterton in 2009 so she wouldn’t sleep with Black men in exchange for crack cocaine. Hembree admitted to giving Catterton crack cocaine in exchange for sex himself, and says he also dated her sister and mother. He is also charged […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s new voter photo identification law appears to be disproportionately affecting minority voters in one of the state’s largest counties and black precincts elsewhere, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA-The NAACP will be looking at the way businesses and police treat African American motorcycle riders for Black Biker Week to monitor racial discrimination. WMBF reports: Thursday the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced year seven of Operation Bike Week Justice in Myrtle Beach. The organization will be […]

SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA-Arthur Lee Thompson took police on a high speed chase after fighting an officer, getting tased and stealing a police car. Thompson was sought by police for allegedly stealing a computer from Wal-Mart. After fighting officers, Thompson stole one of their cop cars and took police on a high speed chase. Thompson would […]

SOUTH CAROLINA — Herman Cain, the former CEO of Godfather Pizza has won last night’s Fox News GOP Presidential debate which included Ron Paul and Tim Pawlenty according to a Fox News focus group. National Journal reports: An African-American newcomer who brags about his lack of Washington experience bests a field of more seasoned pols. […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An African-American lawmaker in South Carolina said Tuesday that stricter illegal immigration laws would hurt the state because blacks and whites don’t work as hard as Hispanics.

South Carolina — The NAACP will be protesting the 150th anniversary secession ball in Charleston, South Carolina. State reports: NAACP members and supporters plan to hold a peaceful march in downtown Charleston the day of the ball, on Dec. 20, followed by a meeting and question-and-answer session focusing on slavery. Participants will watch segments of […]