Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Russell Laffitte Sentenced In State Court
Disgraced banker faces the music on state charges......
Lowcountry
Four Dead, Sixteen Injured In Mass Shooting On St. Helena Island
by Jenn Wood
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigating early-morning gunfire at Willie’s Bar and Grill...
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."...
Legal Win For Nancy Mace: Judge Says Ex-Fiancé’s Company Abused Legal Process
by Jenn Wood
Court slams ‘brazen’ misuse of legal process targeting Nancy Mace and Jane Doe — penalties to be decided at separate hearing...
Russell Laffitte Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison
by Jenn Wood
Federal judge sentences disgraced banker to five years behind bars......
‘I Am The Police’: Lowcountry Deputy Suspended After Disturbing Facebook Video
Sheriff’s office confirms suspension pending internal and criminal review......
Federal Indictment: Lowcountry Man Accused Of Concealing ISIS Allegiance
by Jenn Wood
Federal prosecutors say 31-year-old Sudanese national offered aviation expertise to militants while seeking U.S. citizenship....
‘A Perfect Storm Of Investigative Incompetence’: Murdaugh Defense Fires Back
by Jenn Wood
Attorneys say jury tampering, investigative blunders tainted trial beyond repair......
Double Jeopardy Debacle: Supreme Court Rebukes Bentley Price
by Jenn Wood
South Carolina’s “poster judge” for judicial dysfunction strikes again......
Beaufort FOIA Fallout: Independent Investigation Underway
by Callie Lyons
Beaufort officials launch an independent probe while facing public criticism — and the sudden resignation of the deputy city manager....