Disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is being tried in Walterboro for the double murder of his wife and a son, had a cellphone with a flurry of activity just before he drove away quickly from where authorities believe the pair were killed, according to Friday testimony. Here are some takeaways from the trial after four weeks.
Prosecutors rested their case Friday with a detailed timeline of what they think happened in the case, but some reports indicated they offered no “smoking gun” of evidence. Other reporting indicated that Murdaugh’s alleged lies are causing big problems for the defense, which is expected to open its case on Tuesday following the President’s Day holiday.
CP OPINION, Brack: State lawmakers wrong to loosen gun laws
“Well, with guns, Republicans seem to want to take the anti-license approach to make it as easy as possible to walk around with a loaded weapon that can kill with the quick click of a trigger.”
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Former President Jimmy Carter elects for home hospice care. In what are expected to be his final days, former President Jimmy Carter has elected to spend his remaining time in hospice care at his home in Plains, Ga. Tributes are pouring in for the former president, known more for his post-presidential work. In this story, renowned gardener Tom Johnson, who retired from Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, recalls lessons he learned from Carter.
Haley’s 2024 candidacy tests GOP sexism and gender politics. Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s presidential candidacy is testing the GOP’s resolve on sexism and how female candidates can show strength, according to this analysis. She recently campaigned in New Hampshire.
Average gas prices hover around $3/gallon. Prices are about $3.02 per gallon across the state — 11 cents lower than last month.
Biden makes secret visit to Kyiv. The surprise visit, in which President Joe Biden took an hourslong train ride from Poland, was to demonstrate his resolve in face of Russia’s yearlong invasion.
Volvo wants to add 1,300 jobs at Ridgeville EV plant. The company wants to add 1,300 jobs to make its fully electric SUV in Ridgeville.
Charleston history podcast heads to radio. Fans of the Charleston Time Machine, an award-winning local history podcast produced by the Charleston County Public Library, will be able to listen to it in a new way.
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