Alex Murdaugh trial: Before testimony starts, judge has key rulings
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers will try to convince a judge to refuse to admit evidence that police said will show blood from his slain younger son spattered on Murdaugh’s shirt. Defense lawyers said the shirt was destroyed before they could test it.
Alex Murdaugh heads to trial in 2021 killings of wife, son
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is about to put his fate before a small-town jury for the 2021 deaths of his wife and son. Prosecutors say he stole millions of dollars from clients and committed insurance fraud trying to stage his own death.
Watch: US veteran takes down knife-wielding man in South Carolina Walmart
In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.
Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Cat dies after swallowing 38 hair ties followed by surgery
The Charleston Animal Society posted about the tragedy on its Instagram page.
Woman arrested in South Carolina airport after attacking husband over 'indecent' photos on his phone: police
Paula Barbour, 55, was charged with one count of third degree assault against her husband at Charleston International Airport.
WWE legend 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan holds intruder at gunpoint at his home
After the intruder broke into the home, the wrestling legend was waiting for him holding a gun.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Five US destinations made National Geographic's 'Best of the World’ travel list: Are you surprised?
Annual list has 25 'best' global locations for 2023 — including these American destinations.
Shaw University students stopped, searched in SC while on school trip to Atlanta
Shaw University Paulette Dillard released a statement saying 18 students were riding a charter bus on a trip on Oct. 5th when authorities in Spartanburg County stopped the driver for a minor traffic violation, according to reports.
Supreme Court rejects death sentence appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9
Roof fired his attorneys and represented himself during the sentencing phase of his capital trial, part of his effort to block evidence potentially portraying him as mentally ill.
Police: Man threw dog over bridge twice after ‘witches’ instructed him
Authorities said the dog was wet and “clearly shaken by the incident.”
Man falls, dies after attempting handstand on 15th-floor balcony at South Carolina hotel, coroner says
The Ohio man died at the scene of the incident on Sept. 30 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.
Ian aftermath: At least 47 dead in Florida as long recovery begins
At least 30 people were confirmed dead Saturday as rescuers continue to search for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian.
Post-tropical Ian lashes South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida
Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday afternoon, but the threat of dangerous storm surge, flash flooding and high winds remains.
South Carolina man out on bond broke into ex's house, desecrated her child's remains: police
Joseph Oberlies was reportedly out on bond in South Carolina for a similar offense from weeks earlier