SUMMARY: A Darlington County family is frustrated over the delay in the trial of five men charged in the 2022 murder of 31-year-old Steven Stallion. Nearly three years after the shooting, the family has received little communication about the case and questions why it hasn’t gone to trial yet. Prosecutors explain the case is complex due to the number of suspects and forensic analysis still in progress. While a trial date is expected by the end of 2025, it’s unlikely all suspects will be tried together. The family, particularly Steven’s grandfather, is eager for justice before it’s too late.
A Darlington County family is questioning the legal process and why in nearly three years, five men charged in their loved one’s murder haven’t gone to trial.
Debbie Lewis and her daughter Tonya Barefoot often spend a lot of time in their yard at a memorial for their Lewis’ nephew and Barefoot’s cousin, 31-year-old Steven Stallons.
They said it’s where Stallons took his last breath July 5, 2022 after he was shot and killed outside his home on Bethel Road in Darlington County.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Frank Berte | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-28 11:12:00
(The Center Square) – At a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Rep. William Timmons R-S.C., discussed what he said are the dangers of increased government spending, saying that America’s $36 trillion debt and $1.8 trillion annual deficit are unsustainable for the country.
Timmons stressed the importance of bipartisan fiscal scrutiny, stating that all government expenditures, specifically defense and public broadcasting, must be evaluated. He also pointed to the internet’s reshaping of media consumption and closer social interconnectedness as factors in reexamining federal funding.
“We have an existential threat. We cannot continue down this path financially,” Timmons stated during the hearing.
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Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks in the a U.S. House Oversight and Government reform hearing about government spending
SUMMARY: Several wildfires are ongoing in the Carolinas, notably the rapidly spreading Table Rock Complex Fire, which has consumed over 4,500 acres, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, affecting over 1,500 acres. These fires have been prioritized for federal firefighting resources, allowing for increased containment efforts. Crews are engaging in difficult hand-built containment due to debris from Hurricane Helene blocking heavy equipment access. In North Carolina, 500 firefighters are working on various fires, including the Black Cove fire at 3,288 acres (17% contained). A state of emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to multiple uncontrolled wildfires.
SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 to allow state prisons to use cellphone jamming technology to block contraband phones. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has long advocated for this technology to prevent inmates from engaging in illegal activities like ordering hits, dealing drugs, and facilitating trafficking. Despite its prohibition, contraband phones continue to be a problem. The technology could ensure 100% prevention, compared to the current 70% solution. However, concerns over potential interference with emergency calls have slowed its implementation at state levels.
