Closing arguments will continue today in the double murder trial of disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the Colleton County courthouse, a case that has garnered international attention. There’s a likelihood the jury could be charged today and start deliberations following closing arguments.
On Wednesday, state prosecutors argued Murdaugh killed his wife and son to buy time to figure a way out of schemes in which he stole millions of dollars. “The pressures on this man were unbearable. And they were all reaching a crescendo the day his wife and son were murdered by him,” said prosecutor Creighton Waters.
The trial, now in its sixth week, has had more than 75 witnesses and included 800 documents, photographs, videos of police interviews of Alex Murdaugh and other exhibits that the jury may consider.
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Rethink Folly Road makes progress in phase one. The Rethink Folly Road Complete Streets Initiative focuses on improving connectivity and reducing congestion on Folly Road. State officials reportedly have approved permits for the project to make traveling safer for James Island and Folly Beach residents.
Charleston to create new board to help homeowners restore homes. Charleston leaders are exploring a way to clear a path forward for homeowners to rehabilitate homes to either live in them comfortably or sell them. City Council gave initial approval to create a new Livability Review Board Feb. 28 to help homeowners settle title disputes.
N. Charleston police push for anti-hate crime plan. The North Charleston Police Department is launching a plan to help people who feel they are victims of a hate crime to find a safe harbor to get help by launching the “Safe Place” initiative.
Charleston Co. sheriff disputes deputy pay raises. Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano addressed a monthslong fight to get more money to increase the starting pay for deputies. The federal funds would help vacancies the department has for the remaining fiscal year, according to Graziano.
North Charleston breaks ground on new recreation center. North Charleston broke ground Wednesday on a new recreation center that will replace the Danny Jones Athletic Complex.
JetBlue adds more flights from Charleston to New York. The carrier will add daily nonstop flights on May 25 to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y.
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