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September 26, 2023

Murdaugh's lawyers make promise about representing him if there's a new trial

Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyers said Saturday at a true crime conference that they will represent the convicted killer at no cost if he gets a new murder trial.

September 25, 2023

Trump campaign walks back claim former president purchased Glock amid questions about legality

The Trump campaign walked back a claim that the former president purchased a Glock pistol during a campaign stop in South Carolina amid legal questions surrounding such a purchase.

September 25, 2023

South Carolina high school mourns loss of 3 students in weekend shooting

A South Carolina high school is grappling with grief following a shooting over the weekend that claimed the lives of three teenage students.

September 25, 2023

Shooting in South Carolina's capital claims lives of 3 teenagers

A shooting incident took place on Sunday afternoon in Columbia, South Carolina, resulting in the deaths of three teenagers and injuries to another individual.

September 23, 2023

Wife of South Carolina Republican congressman files for divorce, alleges 'extramarital' affair

The wife of Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., filed for divorce Friday evening, alleging the congressman engaged in at least one affair during the couple's 35-year marriage.

September 23, 2023

Alex Murdaugh's lawyer says jurors heard weeks of unrelated evidence as defense seeks new trial

Alex Murdaugh defense lawyer Dick Harpootlian says jurors heard too much about unrelated financial crimes when forensic evidence pointed toward his client’s innocence.

September 22, 2023

Audio of 911 call released in South Carolina F-35 crash: ‘We’ve got a pilot in the house’

A 911 call has been released capturing a South Carolina resident and F-35 fighter jet pilot asking for help following a crash over the weekend.

September 21, 2023

Alex Murdaugh claims he learned about alleged jury tampering after sentencing

Murdaugh insisted in an affidavit filed Thursday that he first learned of allegations that court clerk Rebecca Hill tried to sway jurors toward a guilty verdict after he was sentenced.

September 21, 2023

SC sees tight race in Dem primary for state Senate seat; leader ahead by 11 votes

Deon Tedder, a Democratic candidate for a vacant South Carolina Senate seat, is currently leading in his party's primary election by a margin of 11 votes.

September 21, 2023

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes after alleged cohort makes stunning claim

Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Thursday to the theft of more than $9 million from former clients as his alleged cohort in a botched assisted suicide plot made a bombshell claim.