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In the coming days of Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial, jurors will hear testimony that the once-prominent Hampton lawyer spent a decade secretly stealing millions of dollars from friends, family, clients and others who trusted him. Read moreAlex Murdaugh prosecutors get judge's OK to introduce alleged financial crimes
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Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop opened Jan. 13 at 1028 Saint Andrews Blvd. in West Ashley.
For nearly 40 years, Red Lobster has served seafood offerings in West Ashley. It's now closed, leaving the Lowcountry with one other Red Lobster.
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The singer with lupus has battled the disease to perform across genres, from jazz to rap to R&B.
Brandon Fudge, also known as DJ Lazer Cat, is part of Charleston pop band 2 Slices. He also DJs, with recent gigs at The Faculty Lounge.
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As housing and rent prices in Charleston continue to rise, an increasing number of educators are being forced to live farther and farther away from the schools where they teach.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence canceled his Feb. 6 trip to South Carolina after his oldest daughter, Charlotte Pence Bond, went into labor. Read moreFormer VP Mike Pence cancels South Carolina visit after daughter goes into labor
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WHO'S WHO AT THE MURDAUGH TRIAL
Former Hampton attorney Alex Murdaugh is charged with killing his wife and son in a June 2021 double homicide that has drawn international attention and renewed scrutiny of a prominent family that wielded great wealth and influence in this rural corner of South Carolina. Read moreAlex Murdaugh indicted in double murder of wife, son
In this episode, hosts Glenn Smith and Avery Wilks discuss their recent story on Curtis “Cousin Eddie” Smith, including the revelation that the Walterboro trucker has been subpoenaed as a witness in Alex Murdaugh’s Jan. 23 double murder trial.
When a fatal boat crash dragged Alex Murdaugh’s family into the crosshairs of a criminal investigation, the wealthy Hampton lawyer hired Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin to defend them. The rest of the country will soon find out why. Read moreAlex Murdaugh’s defense attorneys: Who are Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin?
As chief prosecutor for South Carolina's state grand jury, Creighton Waters is known as a tireless investigator and legal genius with a zealous commitment to bringing justice to bad guys. Now comes his greatest test: trying next month's double-murder case against Lowcountry legal scion Alex Murdaugh. Read moreMeet Creighton Waters, the Murdaugh prosecutor whose investigations toppled an SC dynasty
