July 18 Murdaugh lead attorney says jury fix and hidden texts could blow up conviction, force new trial Alex Murdaugh's attorney claims new evidence of jury tampering by clerk Becky Hill may be grounds for overturning his murder conviction and securing a new trial.
July 17 Murdaugh lawyer slams court clerk’s role in murder trial: 'She tainted the jury' Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian told Fox News Digital that jury tampering by Clerk of Court Becky Hill tainted the trial and directly influenced the verdict, justifying a new trial for Alex Murdaugh.
July 17 Former Georgia police officer dead after saving 5 in beach rip current A former police officer and ex-professional baseball player is being hailed as a hero after he drowned while saving swimmers from a rip current off the coast of South Carolina.
July 15 New text messages fuel Alex Murdaugh's push for new trial Alex Murdaugh's attorney claims undisclosed texts with Curtis Smith might have altered their witness strategy, while appeal continues based on jury tampering allegations.
July 10 Former public school teacher, 33, charged after 'prolonged pattern of abuse' with teen boy Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after allegedly grooming a teenage boy while serving as his teacher in Anderson County, South Carolina
July 10 South Carolina Democrat says Newsom must explain 'many failures in California' before presidential run An ex-South Carolina Democratic Party chairman challenged Gavin Newsom to explain California's homelessness and social safety net failures before considering a presidential run.
July 9 California might not 'impede' Newsom in the polls, but it likely will be a 'liability rather than an asset,' says NY Post correspondent New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan and National Review senior writer Noah Rothman discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's South Carolina tour and the likelihood of him running for president on 'America's Newsroom.'
July 8 Young couple's summer lake day turns to tragedy in boating collision Two 23-year-old Clemson graduates died in a Lake Greenwood boating collision when their Alumacraft boat was struck from behind, leading to felony BUI charges for the other operator.
July 8 South Carolina GOP urges Trump supporters to give Gavin Newsom a 'HUGE Southern welcome' South Carolina GOP leaders tell Gov. Newsom to 'sell Crazy California somewhere else' as Democrats say visit targets overlooked areas. Trip sparking plenty of Newsom 2028 presidential speculation
July 7 Gavin Newsom is making a strategic visit to a key primary state, raising eyebrows Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina for meet and greets at cafes and churches, building relationships in a key early primary state amid 2028 speculation.
