LIVE COMENTARY: Murdaugh Appeal is Before S.C. Supreme Court
News and notes from today’s high-stakes appellate hearing …...
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Murdaugh Appeal: Five Questions the Court Could Ask
by Jenn Wood
With oral arguments approaching, here's what is likely to matter most to the justices — and why....
Judge Sets Six-Figure Bonds in Midlands Animal Cruelty Case
by Erin Parrott
Suspended veterinarian Michael Sauer and partner Julia Pickett face dozens of charges after authorities seize scores of animals in Lexington County....
Williamsburg County’s Corruption Crisis Is Still Expanding
by Jenn Wood
Latest statewide grand jury filings allege nearly $400,000 in unauthorized payments... even as county employees were being furloughed....
For Two Quiet Hours, Every Child Belonged at the South Carolina State Fair
by Jenn Wood
"A chance to enjoy the fun without worrying about sensory overload..."...
‘You Woke Up A Beast’: Logan Federico’s Father Confronts Congress Over Repeat-Offender Failures
by Jenn Wood
Stephen Federico: "I will fight until my last breath for my daughter.”...
Unsolved Carolinas: The Disappearance of Paula Merchant
by Jenn Wood
A burned-out car... and a trail that went cold....
Cooler Incident Sparks Heated Lawsuit Involving Lancaster County Detention Center
by Callie Lyons
Alleged 'crotch grab,' subsequent ridicule spark civil claim......
South Carolina Statewide Grand Jury Indicts Ex-Williamsburg County Official
by Jenn Wood
Former Williamsburg County clerk of court accused of padding her salary with federal child support dollars......
‘The System Failed Logan’: Father Demands Accountability After Daughter’s Murder
by Jenn Wood
As her father pushes for answers and accountability, Logan Federico’s murder has sparked scrutiny of South Carolina’s justice system....