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South Carolinas measles outbreak escalates with eighty-four cases, primarily in the Upstate region, leading to four more schools in Spartanburg County sending students into quarantine. The states total case count for the year reaches eighty-seven, with two hundred eighty-one people added to the quarantine list. Seven new cases are linked to household members, and one cases source is under investigation. Officials recommend vaccination for unvaccinated individuals, as the Upstate regions immunization rate drops to ninety-two point eight percent, below the ninety-five percent threshold for herd immunity. Most infected individuals are minors, with seventy-six cases involving unvaccinated children.

In Beaufort County, South Carolina, authorities apprehended Albert Alexis Fajardo-Aguilar, a fugitive wanted for child sexual exploitation in Costa Rica. During a traffic stop, deputies discovered he was driving without a license, leading to his arrest. Confirmed through an Interpol Red Notice, Fajardo-Aguilar is now held at the Beaufort County Detention Center, awaiting extradition to Costa Rica. This case underscores international law enforcement cooperation.

Jaimen Quavere Tisdale and Mariah McAteer, involved in a murder and attempted armed robbery, receive sentences. Tisdale, 23, gets 55 years for murder, weapon charges, and unlawful conduct towards a child. McAteer, 24, gets 15 years for accessory after the fact and unlawful conduct. They followed and robbed Miqueas Lopez, killing him in the process. Lopezs brother and cousin witnessed the shooting. Tisdale was sentenced based on a pathologists testimony about the close-range gunshot wound to Lopezs head.

Halfmoon Island: A Familys Fight to Protect Their Legacy - Winston Johnsons family has cherished Halfmoon Island, a one-hundred-acre parcel in South Carolina, for generations. However, due to informal inheritance, the family faced the risk of losing their land. Johnson, a Gullah-Geechee, sought help from the Center for Heirs Property, which assisted in clarifying the land title and implementing sustainable forestry programs. Now, with a clear title, the family can access financial support for conservation efforts, preserving their heritage and contributing to broader environmental goals.

South Carolinas Upstate region is grappling with an ongoing measles outbreak, with eight new cases reported this week, bringing the total to eighty-four. Seven of these cases are household contacts, and the source of the eighth is under investigation. Two hundred eighty-one people are in quarantine, and two are in isolation. Four additional schools have been identified as potential exposure sites. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, as symptoms typically appear seven to twelve days after exposure and can include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash.

Tragic Accident on I-95: A Box Truck Veers Off Road, Killing Driver in Orangeburg County

Four individuals in Charleston, South Carolina, are accused of installing hidden cameras in a womans home, leading to voyeurism charges. The suspects, Adam Midgett, Ronna Midgett Matthews, Bonnie Midgett, and Rebekah Broome, were identified through footage obtained from an SD card reader. Adam Midgett, a security operations coordinator, has been placed on leave pending the investigation. All four are currently in jail.

Charleston police arrest two men, Jermaine Sammy Milligan and Deangelo Montez Simmons, following search warrants at downtown homes. Milligan faces drug trafficking charges, while Simmons is charged with drug trafficking, fentanyl trafficking, and firearm offenses. Authorities recovered illegal drugs and a firearm during the operations. Both men are held at the Al Cannon Detention Center as the investigation continues. Charleston Police Chief Chito Walker emphasizes community involvement in combating drug-related crime and violence.