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politics7 months ago

South Carolina Rep. RJ May Arrested on Federal Charges

Rep. RJ May, a South Carolina legislator and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, was booked into Lexington County jail on pre-trial federal charges related to seized electronic devices, though no specific charges have been publicly disclosed. The investigation, which began last summer, involved the seizure of multiple electronic items, and May's current legal representation is unclear. Despite legal troubles, May was re-elected in 2024, but if charged with a felony, he faces suspension from the House.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Standoffs End in Suspect Fatality in South Carolina

A 29-year-old man died after a shootout with law enforcement in a Lexington County neighborhood. The man had been seen carrying a long gun around his yard and pointing it at neighbors. After a tactical team deployed to his home to execute arrest warrants, the suspect started shooting from inside the home and continued to shoot at law enforcement robots and officers. Negotiations and shooting continued for several hours until a robot breached the bathroom door where he was barricaded, and he was found incapacitated. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will investigate the officer-involved shooting.

accidents2 years ago

Tanker truck collides with school bus in South Carolina, injuring multiple students.

A video captured the moment a school bus and tanker crashed in Gilbert, Lexington County. Ten children were transported to the hospital, while at least 17 children and one adult arrived at Lexington Medical Center with injuries related to the crash. All are in stable condition. The cause of the accident is still unknown.

accidents2 years ago

School Bus and Tanker Collide in Lexington County: Watch the Video

A Lexington County school bus carrying 43 students and one driver collided with a tanker truck at an intersection, resulting in 17 students and the bus driver being taken to the hospital and later released. The school district is cooperating with the South Carolina Highway Patrol's investigation and conducting their own. The video footage shows the school bus stopping briefly before the stop sign, then driving into the intersection in front of the tanker truck. The driver of the bus will remain on administrative leave pending the outcomes of the investigations.

breaking-news2 years ago

18 injured in school bus crash in Lexington County.

A school bus carrying students from Gilbert High School and Middle School in Lexington County, South Carolina, was involved in a crash with a tanker, resulting in at least 18 injuries. Ten children were transported to the hospital, while 17 children and one adult arrived at Lexington Medical Center with injuries related to the crash. The incident is still under investigation.