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Two murderers avoided death row in South Carolina. Now the system may change | Opinion
Opinion editor Matthew T. Hall and photographers Joshua Boucher and Tracy Glantz invite you into the world of one victim and one prisoner.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Here is reporter Ted Clifford's news story on Bryant's decision.
South Carolina death row inmate, spree killer chooses to die by firing squad
The spree killer from Sumter, South Carolina selected his method of execution from between firing squad, lethal injection and electric chair
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October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Now reading "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray and listening to "The History of Sound" by Ben Shattuck with Charlotte McConaghy's "Wild Dark Shore" waiting its turn. #booksky
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you have any questions about the races or our endorsement process, ama. And remember if you don't vote, you can't really complain about what happens. #scpol
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
And here are our Myrtle Beach city endorsements. #scpol
The Sun News endorsements for mayor, council in Myrtle Beach
Here are The Sun News editorial board’s endorsements in 2025 elections for mayor and City Council in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
www.myrtlebeachonline.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here are our endorsements in the city of Columbia. #scpol
The State newspaper endorsements for Columbia mayor, council
Here are The State editorial board’s endorsements in 2025 elections for mayor and City Council in Columbia, South Carolina.
www.thestate.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you live in Columbia or Myrtle Beach and are still researching candidates, I’ll share our endorsements and candidate interviews below.

Our editorial board hands this information off to you and hopes that, whoever you favor in the end, you follow through and vote. 🗳️
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
And last but not least, here is our recommendation in the contested at-large Columbia City Council race. #scpol
The State endorsement: Our choice in the at-large Columbia City Council race
Several candidates are running for an at-large City Council seat in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.thestate.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
There are three candidates in the Columbia City Council District Four race. Here is our recommendation. #scpol
The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia City Council District Four race
Three candidates want to represent City Council District Four in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.thestate.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There are two candidates in the Columbia City Council District One race. Here is our recommendation. #scpol
The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia City Council District One race
Two candidates want to represent City Council District One in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.thestate.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A whopping 10 candidates are running for three seats on the Myrtle Beach City Council. After interviewing and researching all 10, we offered these recommendations. #scpol
The Sun News endorsement: Our three choices in the Myrtle Beach City Council race
Ten candidates are running for three City Council seats in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.myrtlebeachonline.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
And today, we rolled out some more local endorsements. I hope voters find them useful as this reader: "I am new to Columbia and felt uninformed how to vote until I read your excellent profiles of candidates and ultimately your endorsements. I would have been lost without your coverage. Thank you!"
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There are five candidates running to be mayor of Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina's most popular tourist destinations. Four agreed to interviews with us. We published our endorsement on @myrtlebeachonline.com today, and it will run in Sunday's The Sun News. #scpol
The Sun News endorsement: Our choice in the Myrtle Beach mayor’s race
Several candidates want to be mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the next four years in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.myrtlebeachonline.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Three people want to be mayor of South Carolina's state capital for the next four years. Our #scpol endorsement went live on @thestate.com today. It will run in Sunday's The State. So vital to vet those who would represent us.
The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia mayor’s race
Three candidates want to be mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, for the next four years in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....
www.thestate.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Excellent.
October 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM