Cellphone evidence in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial will show the former Hampton lawyer was with his wife and son just a few minutes before they were brutally shot and killed, state prosecutor Creighton Waters told a Colleton County jury in his opening statement.
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Google axes 12,000 jobs as layoffs spread across tech sector
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs. The Silicon Valley giant’s CEO Sundar Pichai shared the news Friday in an email to staff that was also posted on the company’s news blog. He said that the company has hired for “periods of dramatic growth” over the past two years but that was a “different economic reality than the one we face today.” He said the layoffs reflect a “rigorous review” that Google carried out of product areas and functions. Read moreGoogle axes 12,000 jobs as layoffs spread across tech sector
Aiken honored the man credited with helping start The Alley in downtown Aiken and the chief executive officer of Helping Hands. Read moreSam Erb, Carmen Landy receive Aiken Awards from city
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Southern Cal coach Lincoln Riley is proud of his brother, Garrett, getting the Clemson offensive coordinator job. In fact, it's a job Lincoln would have loved to have not too long ago. Read moreLincoln Riley believes brother Garrett is set to make impact at Clemson
Jon Rahm struggled to a 1-over 73 at Torrey Pines South while Sam Ryder, Aaron Rai and Brent Grant all shot 8-under 64 on the more forgiving North Course to tie for the first-round lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. Rahm is ranked No. 3 in the world and trying for his third win in as many starts. He made a double bogey on the par-4 seventh hole and was continually left frustrated on the harder South Course. Rahm earned his first PGA Tour victory at Torrey Pines in 2017 and then won the U.S. Open on the South Course in 2021. Read moreRahm struggles to 1-over 73 in 1st round at Torrey Pines
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