Alex Murdaugh’s retrial in Charleston? Judge to hear host of issues Friday

Friday’s pretrial hearing for the upcoming second murder trial of Alex Murdaugh is set to feature a host of issues and opposing arguments.
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Can Darline Graham win GOP U.S. Senate runoff? Here’s her path to victory

Darline Graham waves after filing to run for U.S. Senate at the South Carolina election office on Friday, July 24, 2026. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com The field of candidates seeking to replace ...
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SC driver denied having drugs in car before large amounts were found, official says

A Lexington County man is going to federal prison after he was found guilty of drug and weapon possession charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Trevor Jerremy Jones, 36, was sentenced to 2 ...
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The one way Shane Beamer has tweaked South Carolina’s kicking competition

Any team coached by a Beamer will put an emphasis on special teams. That is a fact. After all, social media isn’t flooded with mentions of ”Beamer Ball” after a touchdown pass. But, perhaps oddly, ...

SC school district won’t let Yale University test playgrounds for toxic chemicals

The Darlington County School District won’t let Yale University researchers test the soil at a school playground for toxins.
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SC has 4 unique, federally recognized National Scenic Byways. Here’s where, why they’re great

If you’re looking for the perfect place for a road trip and want to stay within South Carolina state lines, there are plenty of beautiful paths to travel on. However, they’re hard to compete with ...
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5 SC towns are best for an ‘outdoorsy’ feel, new ranking shows. Here’s where and why

Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel’s incomplete railroad tunnel for the Blue Ridge Railroad is a Walhalla city park. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 Visit Walhalla Provided ...
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Can you buy alcohol in SC with an expired driver’s license, even if shows you’re over 21?

South Carolina, like all states, requires proof that you are 21 or older to buy alcohol. That’s in bars, stores, everywhere. But what if your license is expired? Too bad. Out of luck, unless it’s your ...
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Why USC coaches expect freshman J’Zavien Currence to ‘play a lot this year’

South Carolina has a track record of starting freshmen in its secondary. Jalon Kilgore, DQ Smith and Nick Emmanwori accomplished that feat in their first year for the Gamecocks, with Emmanwori ...
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Own this historic South Carolina property across from Newberry Opera House for $1.4M. Take a look

Historic restaurant building across from the Newberry Opera House is for sale. Jeff Hein Provided A landmark building across from the Newberry Opera House — once a favorite dining spot for touring ...
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Will SC be hotter or cooler than usual this fall? Here’s the Farmer’s Almanac early forecast

Is it too early to start predicting the weather months away from now? The Old Farmer’s Almanac doesn’t think so. Every year, the nation’s oldest continuously published periodical team releases ...
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Columbia visitors spent billions in 2025. Food led the way, study says

More people have been traveling to the Columbia area in recent years, and they’re spending billions of dollars while they’re here. A new study shared Tuesday by Experience Columbia SC found that 17.4 ...