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January 5

Teen girl vanishes from South Carolina home, police fear she's in serious danger after monthlong search

Missing teen Mackenzie Dalton, 16, disappeared from South Carolina home in late November. Police believe blonde teen is in danger due to her age.

December 22

Mica Miller case: South Carolina pastor charged with allegedly cyberstalking wife for years before her death

South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller faces new federal cyberstalking charges allegedly targeting his estranged wife before her April 2024 suicide.

December 21

‘It’s about the birth of Jesus’: South Carolina town committee defies mayor, keeps Nativity scene up

A South Carolina beautification committee refused to take down a Nativity scene after the mayor ordered its removal, citing separation of church and state.

December 21

Murdaugh lawyer ‘cautiously optimistic’ court clerk’s misconduct could pave way for new trial

Alex Murdaugh's defense team says they're "cautiously optimistic" about getting a new trial as the Supreme Court prepares to hear appeals in February.

December 19

US prisons battle evolving drone technology used to smuggle contraband to inmates

U.S. prisons are detecting more drones over their facilities than ever before, but federal regulations make it harder for state prisons to take out the threat.

December 11

Major measles outbreak leads to hundreds quarantined in US county, officials say

A South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 111 cases in Spartanburg County, with 254 quarantined. Health officials urge vaccination as the best way to prevent spread.

December 9

Prison officers intercept drone delivering steak, crab legs with seasoning to inmates in contraband drop

Drone drops luxury steak and crab legs with marijuana at South Carolina prison in bizarre contraband delivery attempt for the holidays at Lee Correctional Institution.

December 9

Murdaugh retrial hopes dim as ex-AG says Becky Hill’s guilty plea won’t sway high court

Former clerk Becky Hill's guilty plea for misconduct during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial unlikely to help his retrial bid, says former SC attorney general.

December 8

Murdaugh retrial not likely following Becky Hill's guilty verdict, former South Carolina attorney general says

Fox News Digital spoke with former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon about Becky Hill’s guilty verdict and how that will impact Alex Murdaugh's bid for retrial.

December 8

Murdaugh trial court clerk pleads guilty to showing sealed crime scene photos to photographer

Becky Hill, the ex–Colleton County court clerk, admitted to misconduct and perjury for leaking sealed Murdaugh trial photos and was sentenced to probation.