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In arrest warrant affidavits released Oct. 16, the State Law Enforcement Division alleges Murdaugh diverted millions of dollars in settlement money intended for the family of Gloria Satterfield, who died in a slip-and-fall incident at a Murdaugh family residence in February 2018. Read more
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Home sales continue to be strong across the Charleston region, and the upscale resort island of Kiawah is no different. The number of sales surged 36 percent while dollar volume skyrocketed 47 percent from January through September.Â
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The embattled South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe has been accused of defamation in a lawsuit by a current employee, and documents uncovered by a newspaper raised other questions about the boarding school's leadership. Read more
South Carolina has more than 500 active sand mines, a number that has increased by 35 percent since 2000. But an Uncovered investigation reveals a pattern of abuse. In Awendaw, a company run by Elliott Summey, who has held powerful public positions, mined millions of dollars in sand and dirt from a public park, leaving behind a string of violations and unanswered questions. Read more
The State Law Enforcement Division has opened an investigation into Summerton Councilman Chalmers Stukes. Read more
