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John Marvin Murdaugh describes crime scene, investigation at brother’s murder trial; defense rests its case

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh’s brother testified Monday to instances when he believed law enforcement officers were trying to mislead him about their investigation into Murdaugh’s role in the murders of his wife and son.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Gamecocks fall short after pushing No. 2 Alabama to overtime

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- After the whistle sounded for a first-half Alabama timeout — with the No. 2 Crimson Tide surprisingly behind — South Carolina star freshman GG Jackson turned to the crowd at Colonial Life Arena and screamed: “This is my city.”

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Ex-South Carolina law partner says Alex Murdaugh told inconsistent stories after wife, son’s murders

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh’s friend and former law partner described a chaotic scene at the Murdaugh family house the night of the murders, and the day after.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Nicholas Goldberg: Kevin McCarthy can't govern, so he resorts to cynical stunts like reading the Constitution aloud for 43 minutes

To hear the Republicans tell it, the U.S. Constitution has been beaten, buffeted and willfully misconstrued by radical socialists and liberal Democrats who hope to twist it to encourage abortions, promote transgender rights and confiscate Americans' guns.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Alex Murdaugh describes getting shot in his own words in recording played to murder trial jury

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial on Thursday heard for the first time Murdaugh in his own words describe his plan to die in an assisted attempted suicide after the murders of his wife and son in June 2021.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Amid 2024 speculation, Scott speaks of racial and partisan splits - Roll Call

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott weighs a 2024 presidential bid after avoiding most culture war themes to focus on economic empowerment.

Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023

How a Chinese 'spy balloon' prompted the U.S. to scour the skies

The U.S. and China have traded fiery allegations of extensive aerial surveillance programs since the U.S. shot down a Chinese balloon on Feb. 4. Here's a look at what's happened so far.

WEKU · Feb 14, 2023

Now in the race, Haley hopes Georgia ties boost her White House bid

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A few moments after former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley gave a rousing endorsement of Herschel Walker’s ill-fated U.S. Senate campaign in Gwinnett County, she offered a reminder of her own political ambitions.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Winners (Villanova) and losers (LSU) of the NCAA women’s basketball committee’s top-16 reveal

Kim Mulkey should've scheduled less cupcakes in non-conference play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023

Biden to call for congressional action on guns, police misconduct - Roll Call

President Joe Biden plans to renew calls for Congress to use legislation and funding to address gun violence, policing and criminal justice.

Roll Call · Feb 7, 2023