Feb. 24, 2026
Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Charleston Detention Center
The incident is under investigation by state and local authorities.
Feb. 22, 2026
South Carolina Woman Charged for Encouraging Student Anti-ICE Protest
Dinah Marie Chollet, a local restaurant owner, faces charges for contributing to the delinquency of minors after joining a private student group chat about an upcoming walkout.
Feb. 20, 2026
Man Sues Sumter, Clarendon County Over Alleged Wrongful Conviction
Michael Pearson claims he was wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years for a crime he did not commit.
Feb. 16, 2026
Fetus Found at Sumter County Water Treatment Plant
Autopsy reveals more details about the discovery
Feb. 14, 2026
Murdaugh's Murder Appeal Hinges on Silenced Juror
South Carolina's high court questions if jury tampering undermined a fair trial.
Feb. 13, 2026
SC Man Pleads Guilty to After-Murder Role in 11-Year-Old Fort Mill Killing
Eric Neal Patton admitted to accessory after the fact to murder in the 2015 death of LaCharles Govan.
Feb. 12, 2026
Buster Murdaugh Settles Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentaries
The eldest son of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh reached a settlement with media companies that claimed he was linked to the Stephen Smith case.
Feb. 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Continues to Deny Killing Wife and Son as He Appeals Convictions
Murdaugh's lawyers argue trial judge made rulings that prevented a fair trial, while prosecutors say evidence against him was overwhelming.
Feb. 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Continues to Deny Killing Wife and Son as He Appeals Convictions
South Carolina Supreme Court hears arguments to overturn Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence.
Feb. 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Appeals Murder Conviction
State Supreme Court grills prosecutors on financial evidence and potential jury tampering
Feb. 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Appeals Murder Convictions to SC Supreme Court
Murdaugh continues to deny killing wife and son as he seeks new trial
Feb. 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Continues to Deny Killing Wife and Son as He Appeals Convictions
Murdaugh's lawyers argue trial judge's rulings and biased court clerk prevented a fair trial.
