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Family and friends of slain South Carolina 16-year-old Trey Wright blame his “queen bee” cheerleader girlfriend for orchestrating a fight that led to his shooting death, according to a report. Ashley Lindsey revealed her son Trey had only been dating Gianna Kistenmacher, 17, for a few weeks, but was head over heels for the girl who allegedly set him up to die in a June 24 ambush. “He told me just two days before he was killed that being with Gianna felt like a dream come true,” Lindsey told The Daily Mail, describing the girl as a “queen bee.” “He...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Georgetown County woman has been found not guilty after being arrested and charged with food stamp fraud. Briana Renea Hunt Simmons, 35, was charged with the fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps valued $10,000 or more, according to the S.C. Department of Social Services. Simmons allegedly knowingly fraudulently received an overpayment of $56,762 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from November 2019 to May 2024 based on submitted forms, according to an arrest warrant. Furthermore, the warrant states that she left her cohabiting husband and his income off the eight submitted SNAP...

A Russian Uber driver working illegally in the US was caught on camera head-butting a South Carolina CEO as he held his service dog, leaving the knocked-out rider with a brain injury, according to the victim and a new lawsuit. Charleston-based CEO Bryan Kobel, 45, canceled a ride home from a French restaurant, Maison, in April because the driver refused to take his service dog, Kobel told The Post on Thursday. Disturbing surveillance footage shows the driver — identified as Vadim Uliumdzhiev, 42 — suddenly marching over and knocking out Kobel as he holds his 17-pound golden doodle in the...

A 16-year-old boy was lured to his death following an argument 'over a girl,' in what authorities are calling a calculated and deadly plot. South Carolina teenager Trey Dean Wright was found shot to death on June 24. Nine teenagers, including the victim's girlfriend have been arrested following the savage attack. Deputies discovered Wright lying in the middle of First Neck Road near Johnsonville - about 45 miles from Myrtle Beach, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds Fox New reports. The teen later died at the hospital and in a chilling twist, authorities revealed the murder was caught on video. 'This...

Two juveniles are facing serious charges after taking a train engine for a joyride, which ended in a derailment. The minors, who learned how to start the train engine online,(youtube) drove three locomotives around a yard and onto the rail line before crashing into parked cars. The reckless stunt caused significant damage and could have had deadly consequences. Authorities are warning of the dangers of tampering with railroads and the severe risks involved in such dangerous actions.

Wild video shows South Carolina Democratic Governor candidate swearing in his underwear Wild, newly released dashcam footage shows the Democrats’ choice to run for governor in South Carolina getting arrested recently in just his underwear — while swearing, using the n-word and referring to himself as both God and Superman. Married father of four William “Mullins” McLeod, 53, is facing calls from his own party to step down from the gubernatorial race that he only formally entered Monday after video emerged a day later of his bizarre arrest just months earlier in May, according to WCBD. The prominent attorney was...

A candidate for South Carolina's governor race was caught going on a bizarre rant in the back of a cop car after he was found wandering around in his underwear. Democrat William 'Mullins' McLeod, 53, was arrested by Charleston Police on May 15 after he was found 'yelling at the top of his lungs' while walking around the city in only underwear and shoes, reported WCBD. McLeod, a prominent Charleston attorney who ran for governor in 2010, became the first Democrat to enter the 2026 race on Monday officially. New camera footage of his arrest, which was released on Tuesday,...

At South Carolina GOP rally, Graham defends Israel against genocide claims, praises Trump’s steadfast support since Oct. 7 attack and warns US abandonment of ally would bring moral and spiritual consequences Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham delivered an emphatic defense of Israel on Wednesday night during a South Carolina Republican Party rally, telling the party’s evangelical supporters that the U.S. must continue to stand firmly with its Middle East ally. Speaking late in the evening, Graham described Israel as “in a fight for their lives,” surrounded by enemies who “would kill them all if they could.” He sharply criticized accusations of...

A police video has emerged showing a South Carolina Democrat running for governor getting arrested in his underwear and going on an insane tirade that must be seen to be believed. As WCBD reported, 53-year-old William “Mullins” McLeod was arrested back on May 15 after he was found “yelling at the top of his lungs” while walking in downtown Charleston. At the time of his arrest, He was wearing only underwear and shoes. The Charleston Police Department released video of the arrest on August 12 following a Freedom of Information request. The video, which is approximately one hour long, shows...

Wild, newly released dash cam footage shows the Democrat’s choice to run for governor in South Carolina getting arrested recently in just his underwear — with him swearing and using the n-word while referring to himself as both God and Superman. Married father-of-four William “Mullins” McLeod, 53, is facing calls from his own party to step down from the gubernatorial race he only formally entered Monday after video emerged a day later of his bizarre arrest just months earlier in May, according to WCBD. The prominent attorney was stopped in downtown Charleston while “yelling at the top of his lungs”...

Republican Sen. Tim Scott's goal in next year's midterm elections is not only to defend the GOP's 53-47 margin in the Senate, but to expand the majority. Scott, the conservative senator from South Carolina, told Fox News Digital soon after taking over late last year as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) that he aimed to increase the GOP's control in the chamber to at least 55 seats. And he's standing by his goal. "The bottom line is, I believe that we can defend our current seats while adding at least two more seats to our numbers," the...

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer (R) is suspending his Senate campaign that sought to primary Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), saying he doesn’t want to further contribute to division in the country. “But I believe now, more than ever, that in order for us to truly move forward, we must stop tearing one another down with lies and division,” he continued. “I cannot and will not be part of a political climate that rewards deception over honesty, or ambition over unity. God calls us to walk in truth, to speak life, and to be peacemakers—not power seekers.” Bauer said...

“I watched the black-white stuff start on Thursday night.” In the 2024 election, Barack Obama found himself in the unexpected position of fighting against the rise of the second black president. Opposing him was nearly every black Democrat, from Rep. Jim Clyburn, who helped put Biden in the White House in exchange for promises to appoint a black woman as his VP and to the Supreme Court, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, who were determined to make Kamala the candidate. Biden’s debate collapse had created a historic moment of the worst possible kind. Dems needed...

South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday officially announced her 2026 bid for governor of the state. Mace announced her much-expected run on a campaign website that reads: “Nancy Mace for Governor,” with a video of several media clips compiled together, in addition to President Trump calling her a fighter, saying that “when she sets her sight on something, she’s tough.” On Sunday evening, Mace posted on social media that on Monday that she would make a "Big Announcement," making her bid almost certain. She enters a crowded and competitive GOP primary field for the seat of Republican Gov....

Pickens County School District says disciplinary action is being weighed after video surfaces from school-sponsored football retreat. ============================================================= Authorities in the Upstate region of South Carolina are investigating an alleged assault involving high school football players during a school-sponsored retreat at Presbyterian College earlier this month, according to an incident report provided to FITSNews. The alleged attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. EDT on July 7, 2025 and involved students from D.W. Daniel High School in Pickens County, who the district says are all minors. According to the campus police report — shared with FITSNews by community activist @Bossy_Leah — a...

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), who announced his run for South Carolina governor last week, picked up two endorsements on Monday.Norman, currently a House Freedom Caucus member and a member of Congress since 2017, kicked off his campaign with a rally in Rock Hill on Sunday.“We do not need more career politicians or lawyers running government. We need business leaders, people who have signed the front of a paycheck and people who have signed the back of a paycheck. I am running for governor to shake things up,” Norman said Sunday.As governor, Norman plans to push tort reform, popular elections for...

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. — Officials with the Pickens County School District and Presbyterian College are responding to an "altercation" involving Daniel High School students during a Fellowship of Christian Athletes summer football camp at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Video of what appears to show the incident has been circulating on social media. Advertisement The Fellowship of Christian Athletes released the following statement on Monday morning when we reached out to the organization: "The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is aware of the incident that occurred at camp in South Carolina and took immediate action to address the situation, including...

Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer -Sun Tzu President Donald Trump's endorsement of scandal-plagued RINO Lindsey Graham ahead of the 2026 Senate election came as an unpleasant surprise. How the leader and mastermind behind MAGA could support one of the most vocal opponents of its ideology has remained a mystery to many. However, one should not take Trump's words as pure truth and unconditionally follow his call. The art of the deal master and experienced politician, Trump is likely just following the ancient principle of "keep your friends close and your enemies even closer." Being well aware...

Finally, the search for the “left’s Joe Rogan” is over. It’s been settled, so look no further. It was always going to be … VIDEO AT LINK................. Jaime Harrison? Wait, who? Jaime Harrison? You never heard of Jaime Harrison? Like, the Jaime Harrison? (Subscribe to MR. RIGHT, a free weekly newsletter about modern masculinity) Perhaps most famous for his failed Senate bid and failed tenure as Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, Jaime Harrison has announced that his new podcast, “At Our Table,” will launch on Thursday. His first episodes will feature interviews with Hunter Biden and Democratic politicians like Minnesota...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday he would hold off on advancing a closely watched package of sanctions targeting Russia’s trading partners after President Donald Trump said he was prepared to act himself later this summer if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t move toward a peace deal with Ukraine. “It sounds like right now the president is going to attempt to do some of this on his own,” Thune told reporters. “If at some point the president concludes that it makes sense and adds value and leverage that he needs in those negotiations to move the bill, then we’ll...