SC Among “Worst Run” StatesFITSNewsNovember 29, 2012 by FITSNewsNovember 29, 2012 MORE DYSFUNCTIONAL PALMETTO FUN! It’s been another bad week for the the Palmetto State in the national rankings. Days after Forbes declared South Carolina one...
Laffitte Trial Takeaways, Red Wave Exclusive to S.C. – Week in Review 11/12/2022Dylan NolanNovember 12, 2022December 21, 2022 by Dylan NolanNovember 12, 2022December 21, 2022 A look inside PMPED and Palmetto State Bank....
‘Murdaugh Murders’ Saga: First Federal Trial Preceded By Flurry Of MotionsWill FolksNovember 1, 2022November 7, 2022 by Will FolksNovember 1, 2022November 7, 2022 Files sealed as prosecutors, defense attorneys and lawyers for Palmetto State Bank jockey for position ......
Murdaugh Murders: New Federal Charge Filed Against Russell LaffitteWill FolksAugust 17, 2022August 19, 2022 by Will FolksAugust 17, 2022August 19, 2022 Palmetto State Bank back under the microscope ......
Hakeem Pinckney Case: Attorney Finds ‘Very Disturbing’ Paper Trail Of ‘Blood Money’Mandy MatneyMay 5, 2022May 10, 2022 by Mandy MatneyMay 5, 2022May 10, 2022 "How was it that Charlie Laffitte Jr., the CEO of the bank, the chair of the Palmetto State Bank board, how did he get $100,000...
James Lasdun’s ‘The Family Man’ Searches for Answers In Murdaugh MurdersJenn WoodMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Author James Lasdun discusses his new book and his ongoing effort to understand what could driven a father to kill his wife and son....
Murdaugh Appeal: Prosecutors Say Evidence ‘Overwhelming,’ Misconduct Claims OverblownJenn WoodAugust 9, 2025January 26, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 9, 2025January 26, 2026 Prosecutors try to paint Murdaugh jury tampering claims as legal sideshow......
Russell Laffitte Faces Second Federal Sentencing Tied To Murdaugh Fraud WebJenn WoodJuly 8, 2025July 11, 2025 by Jenn WoodJuly 8, 2025July 11, 2025 After guilty verdicts, vacated convictions and a new guilty plea, confessed fraudster faces the judge once again......
Russell Laffitte Enters Guilty Plea In Federal CaseWill FolksApril 18, 2025April 21, 2025 by Will FolksApril 18, 2025April 21, 2025 Confessed fraudster likely to receive five year sentence......
Exclusive: Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty To Federal ChargesDylan NolanApril 14, 2025April 16, 2025 by Dylan NolanApril 14, 2025April 16, 2025 Disgraced banker set to receive five-year sentence....