CRIME & COURTS

Expanding CSAM Probe: Lowcountry Official Hit with 23-Count Federal Indictment

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
Prosecutors allege Hanahan councilman Kevin Hedgpeth exploited at least 19 minors across multiple states over a period spanning nearly five years…...

Murdaugh Verdict Reversal: ‘Fingers on the Scales of Justice’

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Inside the opinion that reversed Alex Murdaugh's double homicide convictions......

Greenville County Man Charged With Kidnapping, Human Trafficking

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
Authorities allege 20-year-old forcibly seized and trafficked a victim......

S.C. Supreme Court Strikes Down Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
'Trial of the Century' undone, case remanded back to circuit court......

South Congaree Police Chief Fired for ‘Unsettling’ Town Officials; Town Disagrees

Andrew Fancher
by Andrew Fancher
A decorated law enforcement veteran lasted less than 90 days as South Congaree's police chief. Why he left depends on who you ask......

Lexington Teen Accused of Staging His Own Kidnapping

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
17-year-old now faces multiple felony charges after investigators uncover alleged conspiracy tied to violent burglary......

Greenwood S.C. Police Officer Killed In High-Speed Crash

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
K-9 officer, Army veteran, father of a two-year-old daughter identified as first Greenwood officer killed in the line of duty since 1956…...

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accuses ChatGPT Of Helping Plan FSU Mass Shooting

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Complaint alleges OpenAI platform assisted alleged gunman with planning, weapons information and discussions about mass shootings prior to deadly 2025 attack....