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Prosecutor Savanna Goude is questioning the state's next witness, SLED agent Melinda Worley, who works in the latent print unit. Read moreJan. 27: State presents more witnesses in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial
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Fists will fly
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the first organization to hold these matches, will hold its first contest in the state in Myrtle Beach. The South Carolina Athletic Commission licensed bare-knuckle boxing in October.
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Spoleto lineup
For the first time in at least recent history, Spoleto Festival USA has released ticket sales on the same day as the season lineup announcement.
Delivery delays
Work is underway to resolve the issue that caused delays to printing and delivery of the Jan. 27 edition of The Post and Courier. Read morePost and Courier fixing issue that delayed printing, delivery of morning paper
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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
