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Forensic scientists found copious amounts of gunshot residue inside a jacket Alex Murdaugh allegedly stashed at his parents’ house just days after his wife and son were shot to death, jurors learned Feb. 7. Read moreGunshot residue found on jacket Alex Murdaugh allegedly stashed after wife, son were slain
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ELYSIAN is hosting a fashion show that will feature celebrity judges and creations from ten designers with proceeds going to animal-rescue causes.
A small band of Scottish colonists lived briefly on Port Royal Island in the 17th century. Conventional wisdom placed the lost colony of Stuarts Town at Spanish Point. But in 2022, archaeologists tested another idea.
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What does the introduction of Alex Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes mean for his double murder trial?
out of the stables
The bipartisan bill would legalize a limited form of online wagering on horse races to support the state's ailing equine industry.
FOLLY VOTES TO CAP SHORT TERM RENTALS
In a referendum that locals viewed as a battle for the future Folly Beach, island residents narrowly voted to limit the number of short-term rentals that can operate on one of Charleston's most popular beach communities. Read moreFolly Beach votes to cap short-term rentals at 800 in closely watched election
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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
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