South Carolina
South Carolina supreme court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictions
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's convictions for the murders of his wife and son, granting him a new trial due to issues with the original proceedings.
Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to call a special legislative session to redraw South Carolina's congressional map. The move could create a 7-0 Republican advantage and threaten the seat of Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn.
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A 30-year-old woman in South Carolina avoided jail time after pleading guilty to breaking into her ex-boyfriend's house with materials she intended to use for an explosion.
In South Carolina's booming golf development scene, Candyroot Lodge stands out as a public resort amid a trend of private courses. The project spans 1,200 acres in the Sandhills region and plans four 18-hole courses plus a lighted short course. Proprietors Ethan and Aaron Oberman aim to create an accessible experience focused on walking, wellness, and minimalist architecture.
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The Lowcountry Food Bank's 27th annual Chefs' Feast event on February 22 generated more than $640,000, setting a new fundraising record. Held at Trident Technical College's Thornley Campus in North Charleston, the gathering drew nearly 500 attendees to support childhood feeding programs. The event honored the late Chef Robert Carter, its founder, amid rising food insecurity in the region.
A South Carolina Senate proposal would define an unborn child as a human being from conception and expand civil and criminal tools around abortion. Medical and legal groups warn the language could reach assisted reproduction, including IVF, even as supporters say it targets abortion providers and those who aid abortions.