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A team of court-appointed attorneys has spent the past year investigating, safeguarding and liquidating disgraced former lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s assets to raise nearly $1.3 million — so far — for his alleged victims and creditors. Now, they want to get paid themselves. Read moreLawyers running Alex Murdaugh's finances secure $1.3M for victims, want $374K in fees
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Holiday happenings
We probably won't get a white Christmas in Charleston, but there are still plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. We've made a list (and checked it twice) of some of the best holiday events happening around the Lowcountry.Â
It's hard to believe that it's already December. Family gatherings are likely on pause for a moment, allowing us to catch our breath before another reunion in the coming weeks. With 2023 quickly approaching and gift-giving season moving swiftly upon us, there are plenty of options for last-minute shopping or a much-need respite from the action.Â
Aquarium developments
The South Carolina Aquarium announced plans to to add a new education center in the Maritime Center, following a large donation from Boeing.Â
Around the state
The award went to Mary Leslie Anderson, principal of League Academy and an educator for more than 20 years.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce board has elected Ryan Swaim, general manager of Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals, as its chair for 2023.
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Crews from the Charleston Fire Department and St. Johns Fire District responded Nov. 30 to the inferno off Maybank Highway at Fenwick Hall Allee. Read moreLarge fire engulfs Johns Island apartment complex construction site; Maybank Highway closed
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Holiday season
The artistic director and resident choreographer of Palmetto City Ballet knows well that the crowd-pleasing appeal of the 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky would be a seasonal shoo-in. Its promise of an irresistible confection called the Sugar Plum Fairy and a marauding menace Rat King is time-tested Christmas catnip. Read moreCharleston area ballet companies take their own crack at holiday classic 'The Nutcracker'
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me one holiday arts roundup. Read moreCelebrate 25 days of Christmas with our Charleston holiday arts calendar
While most will travel in their cars in a large loop around James Island County Park, a few will get the chance to see some of the more than 2 million lights on display from the water. Read moreHoliday Festival of Lights to offer special dragon boat ride viewing this year
You can find the Puerto Rican counterpoint to eggnog all over the Charleston area … but only if you know where to look. Read moreFinding coquito, Puerto Rico's homemade Christmas cocktail, in the Lowcountry
