South-Carolina
South Carolina man faces first-degree murder trial in deadly 2022 Fayetteville robbery
A South Carolina man will face a Cumberland County jury in November for his involvement in a deadly robbery at a Yadkin Road business.
Quinteel Pierre Harley, 37, of Loris, South Carolina, is charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in the death of Eddie Saez Jr., 34, of Fayetteville, who was shot and killed inside his Yadkin Road shop in 2022.
Harley’s trial is set for Nov. 14 in Cumberland County Superior Court. Assistant District Attorney Rob Thompson said it is the only murder trial scheduled for November.
Harley’s codefendant, Rasheem Grant, 32, of South Carolina, pleaded guilty March 5 to second-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in the killing. Grant was sentenced to 23 to 28 years, eight months in prison, according to court records.
Shopkeeper killed as he prepared to ring up items
According to search warrants, police responded to reports of a shooting around 3 p.m. Jan. 4, 2022, at Southern Swag City Boutique on Yadkin Road. Saez was found inside the store with a gunshot wound to the head, according to the autopsy report. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly before the shooting, surveillance footage at the shop recorded a man exiting an Infiniti SUV, entering the business and browsing as if shopping, according to the warrant.
The warrant states a second man joined him in the store, and the two continued browsing before bringing items to the counter.
As Saez began folding the items, the warrant states, one of the men feigned payin,g and then two intruders pulled out weapons. The record states that the men are seen on surveillance video ordering Saez around the store before shooting him.
The warrant states that after the gunfire, one of the men collects a firearm near Saez’s body, before both left the scene in the Infiniti SUV.
The record says that several anonymous CrimeStopper tips identified Harley as one of the suspects after police released photos to the public in a bid to identify the shooters, according to the warrant.
The record also alleges that latent prints found at the scene matched Grant and that his Grant’s phone records showed he was in contact with Harley and in the area of the clothing store three minutes before the first call to 911 reported the shooting.
Grant was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Columbia, South Carolina, 10 days after the killing.
Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@gannett.com.
Just behind Charleston city hall sits Washington Square Park with its wrought iron gates, live oaks, and a smattering of Spanish moss. This was the city’s official square until 1881.
It’s also the backdrop of former, longtime Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s new memoir, “Windows on Washington Square,” released Jan. 6th by Evening Post Books.
In a press release, the publisher promises a “rare, first-person account of how Charleston became the city we recognize today.”
Riley was 32 when he first took office on Dec. 15th, 1975. He’d told his wife he’d run for just one term.
But 10 terms later, a total of 40 years, Riley became one of the nation’s longest serving mayors.
He not only helped build the now bustling city but held its hand during intense periods of pain.
Riley’s memoir offers insight into some of Charleston darkest moments; the horror of Hurricane Hugo and the immeasurable grief following the hate-fueled massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
The publisher says the memoir is revealing in “how a city holds itself together when the world is watching.”
The book also shares private moments with Riley’s two sons and his wife Charlotte, a steadfast confidant.
“He’s one of a kind,” said former Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin in a statement. “He is the gold standard that so many of us desired to be measured against.”
An official book launch event will be held at the Dock Street Theater later this month.
Now 82, Riley stepped down from office in January of 2016.
Meechie Johnson Jr. leads the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-5, 0-1 SEC) into a road game against Marquel Sutton and the LSU Tigers (12-2, 0-1 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Read below where we dive into all of the info you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.
As college basketball matchups continue, prepare for the outing with what you need to know before Tuesday’s game.
LSU vs. South Carolina: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Arena: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
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LSU vs. South Carolina stats and trends
- This season, LSU is posting 87.8 points per game (28th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 71.3 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- So far this season, the Tigers are averaging 37.4 boards per game (33rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowing 29.2 rebounds per contest (92nd-ranked).
- This year, LSU ranks 104th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 15.8 per game.
- The Tigers are committing 10.5 turnovers per game (96th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 10.5 turnovers per contest (289th-ranked).
- This season, LSU is sinking 6.9 treys per game (269th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 33.2% (218th-ranked) from downtown.
- The Tigers rank 226th in college basketball with 8.1 three-pointers allowed per game this year. Meanwhile, they rank 183rd with a 33.1% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
- LSU is attempting 38 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 64.6% of the shots it has attempted (and 76.9% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it is attempting 20.9 treys per contest, which are 35.4% of its shots (and 23.1% of the team’s buckets).
LSU vs. South Carolina Odds and Spread
- Spread Favorite: Tigers (-7.5)
- Moneyline: LSU (-347), South Carolina (+274)
- Total: 149.5 points
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:31 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Darlington received a $957,000 grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to upgrade the Woodcreek Pump Station.
The project eliminates the current station on Country Club Road and will flow to the Woodcreek pump station while it is being renovated.
The city said that this will better serve those who live within the Darlington County Club by utilizing newer technology.
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“This project has been on the City’s radar for quite some time now,” said City of Darlington Public Utilities Director Michael Morris. “The City is very thankful to receive this grant funding. It will be impactful to the residents in the Darlington Country Club, and it will enhance the service in the area.”
The funding is a part of a $23 million investment by the SC RIA to upgrade the state’s capital improvement.
The Woodcreek Pump Station Upgrade project is set to begin construction in 2026.
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