Alex Murdaugh killed wife, son to buy time, prosecutor says
Alex Murdaugh’s theft of millions of dollars was about to be revealed so he killed his wife and son to buy time to figure a way out, a prosecutor said Wednesday during closing arguments in the disgraced South Carolina attorney’s murder trial.
South Carolina kidnapping survivor Kara Robinson reveals tips for escaping abduction
After her 2002 abduction by serial killer Richard Evonitz, Kara Robinson became an advocate for crime victims.
Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
Murdaugh murder trial: Alex Murdaugh 'fuzzy' about new details in Day 2 of testimony
Prosecutors have said Murdaugh killed his wife and son to gain sympathy to buy time because his financial misdeeds were about to be discovered.
On stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killings but admits lying
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying to investigators about when he last saw them alive as he took the stand in his own defense Thursday.
South Carolina woman killed in Kroger parking lot spit at suspect prior to shooting: police
Authorities say an argument began over who had the 'right-of-way' outside of a supermarket.
South Carolina wife, mother shot to death in front of young children in Kroger parking lot
Alexandria Borys, 26, was reportedly shot in the back by a woman she did not know after an altercation in a parking lot.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
South Carolina man wins $150K Powerball prize, donates it all to charity
“I hit enough to make someone happy,” the man told lottery officials.
Alex Murdaugh trial: Prosecutors play video that could undermine claim he wasn't at scene of killings
The key evidence for prosecutors introduced Wednesday is a video from the son’s phone of a dog at the kennels near where Murdaugh’s son Paul was killed and wife Maggie was shot several times.
Alex Murdaugh's murder trial begins with cellphones, bullets and gunshot residue
Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial opened this week, with prosecutors laying out their evidence that the disgraced attorney allegedly killed his wife and son.
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.
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.
Patriots team plane flies UVA football players to teammates' funerals
The New England Patriots arranged for UVA players and staff to attend all three out-of-state funerals of the three football players.
Watch: Bride jokingly blows dust off vows during ceremony as 15-year relationship finally leads to wedding
After being in a relationship for 15 years, this couple's wedding was a long time coming, and the bride made sure everyone knew it. When it came time to read their vows, she unfolded the paper — then blew a puff of dust off the top of the sheet.
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.
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
Thousands have won South Carolina’s lottery this month; here’s how they did it
Lottery officials said the wins are “unprecedented” but the method is pretty simple.