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- 1South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictionsโAlex Murdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions in the killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul. The disbarred former lawyer was sentenced in 2023 to life in prison after a trial that drew national attention. The court's ruling means his convictions must now be reviewed, and attention is turning to whether he will face a new trial.
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Reports from coastal Georgia and South Carolina news outlets say emissions in Georgia could increase following the repeal of an Environmental Protection Agency rule. The coverage suggests the rollback of federal emissions regulations would loosen limits on polluters in the state, though the exact scale of any rise is not detailed in the reports.
- 3Process begins to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat after his deathโLindsey Graham's death prompts process to fill his Senate seat
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died, and a process is now underway to fill his Senate seat. ABC News reported that officials have moved to initiate the procedure for naming a replacement, a step that carries significance for the balance of power in the closely divided chamber.
- 4Two Lowcountry Officers Investigated Over Missing Murdaugh WeaponsโPair of Lowcountry cops investigated for allegedly handling missing Murdaugh murder weapons
Two law enforcement officers in South Carolina's Lowcountry are under investigation for allegedly mishandling firearms connected to the Murdaugh murder case. The weapons in question had reportedly gone missing from evidence, and the officers are accused of improper involvement with them. The development adds a new layer to the sprawling Murdaugh saga, which has already produced murder convictions and dozens of financial fraud charges.
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A mother in South Carolina's Upstate region has been charged with attempted murder in connection with her two children. Details about the children's conditions, the mother's identity and the circumstances of the alleged attack have not yet been released. The case is likely to draw close attention as local authorities release more information.
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MUSC Health has opened a new clinic in Kingstree, South Carolina, dedicated to treating sickle cell disease. The facility brings specialised sickle cell care closer to patients in the rural Pee Dee region, who previously faced long travel times for treatment. The opening is being reported by local media as an important expansion of healthcare access in the area.
- 7Is South Carolina ready for a Category 5 hurricane?โผIs SC ready for a Cat 5 hurricane? Here's how Charleston would prepare for a storm worse than Hugo.
Charleston officials and emergency planners are facing fresh questions about whether South Carolina could withstand a Category 5 hurricane, a storm stronger than Hugo, which devastated the state in 1989. The Post and Courier examined how the city would prepare and respond to a worst-case scenario, including evacuations, flooding defenses and infrastructure strain. The report is prompting discussion about the region's growing vulnerability as coastal development and climate risks increase.
- 8Letters urge rental cap repeal, Ukraine support, military cutsโผRepeal rental cap, support Ukraine, rein in military spending | Letters
Readers of the Post and Courier in South Carolina weigh in with letters to the editor calling for the repeal of a rental price cap, continued support for Ukraine, and tighter limits on military spending. The mix of local housing policy and national defense and foreign policy questions reflects the range of concerns readers are raising.
- 9Over 65 unwanted guns to be turned into garden tools in South CarolinaโผMore than 65 unwanted guns to become garden tools, art at Richland County event
More than 65 unwanted firearms will be transformed into garden tools and art at an event in Richland County, South Carolina. Organizers will accept guns people no longer want and repurpose them through metalworking, a disarmament initiative aimed at reducing the number of unsecured weapons in homes while producing useful implements and artwork from the steel.
- 10Joy and Justice Tour wraps up in ColumbiaโJoy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on health, basic needs of Black girls, women
The Joy and Justice Tour has concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centred on the health and basic needs of Black girls and women. Organisers used the tour's final stop to highlight gaps in access to healthcare and essential services, drawing local attention to the wellbeing of Black women and girls and the community support available to them.