Educators Exposed: October 2025
Recapping recent actions of the South Carolina State Board of Education…...
Hampton County
Hampton County Fallout Widens: Fired Public Works Director Files Grievance
by Jenn Wood
"A case study of what happens when a local government loses the trust of its people..."...
Former Hampton Officer Charged With Misconduct Years After Alleged Incident
State arrest tied to alleged false testimony in "simple possession of marijuana" case, investigators say....
Hampton County Responds To Equipment Repossession Reports
by Jenn Wood
Officials blame “payment posting error” as residents question county’s financial controls in the wake of blistering audit......
Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Russell Laffitte Sentenced In State Court
by Jenn Wood
Disgraced banker faces the music on state charges......
Forensic Audit Fallout: Hampton Residents Hear From State Treasurer
by Jenn Wood
“We’re seeing restricted funds misspent, misappropriated, and no one punished because the law doesn’t carry teeth."...
Russell Laffitte Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison
by Jenn Wood
Federal judge sentences disgraced banker to five years behind bars......
Unsolved Carolinas: The Drive-By Shooting Death of Kaleb Cave
by Callie Lyons
A young father was gunned down in his own home in a drive-by shooting. Nearly two years later, his murder remains unsolved....
Unsolved Carolinas: The Homicide Of Stephen Smith
by Callie Lyons
Justice Delayed. Truth Obscured. A Decade of Silence and Speculation....
Hidden Texts: What Alex Murdaugh’s Jury Didn’t Hear — And Why It Matters
by Jenn Wood
Messages included references to "off-the-grid locations, urgent requests, last-minute loans, clandestine meetups... and drugs."...