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S.C. Supreme Court overturns Murdaugh’s murder convictions

S.C. Supreme Court overturns Murdaugh’s murder convictions

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down two murder convictions of disgraced Lowcountry lawyer Alex Murdaugh.

by Skyler Baldwin May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

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Charleston leaders unveil Piccolo Spoleto poster at City Gallery

Charleston leaders unveil Piccolo Spoleto poster at City Gallery

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Little Stranger comes home for two Windjammer shows

Little Stranger comes home for two Windjammer shows

May 8, 2026

New musical shares story of historic court case

New musical shares story of historic court case

May 8, 2026

Jones: Data doesn’t change communities. People do.

Jones: Data doesn’t change communities. People do.

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

CALENDAR

What to do May 7-14

What to do May 7-14

SPONSORED

Walsh: Charleston’s top tourism ranking is reshaping downtown luxury market

Walsh: Charleston’s top tourism ranking is reshaping downtown luxury market

FOOD + DRINK

Charleston’s tea culture

Charleston’s tea culture

May 8, 2026

Hot seats at Sushi Bar, Bellerose

Hot seats at Sushi Bar, Bellerose

May 8, 2026

arts + music

Charleston studio remasters star’s catalog for bigger sound

Charleston studio remasters star’s catalog for bigger sound

May 1, 2026

Review: Footlight Players mull marriage in Company comedy classic

Review: Footlight Players mull marriage in Company comedy classic

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

more news

S.C. Senate blocks Trump-backed plan to redraw congressional districts

S.C. Senate blocks Trump-backed plan to redraw congressional districts

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Gas prices continue to rise across South Carolina

Gas prices continue to rise across South Carolina

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Charleston Housing Authority launches investigation into new CEO

Charleston Housing Authority launches investigation into new CEO

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

S.C. GOP divided over risks of redrawing congressional districts

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

opinion

Brack: Meet the legislature’s Cowardly Numbskulls

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Our View: Let’s hope we can endure inept leadership

Our View: Let’s hope we can endure inept leadership

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Brack: About a former governor and someone who wants to be

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

Brack: Why the City Paper has two cover pictures this week

Brack: Why the City Paper has two cover pictures this week

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

CARTOONS

Ariail: How would you like it?

Ariail: How would you like it?

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Stegelin: Never fear …

Stegelin: Never fear …

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

more food + drink

Pearson: My silver-plated spoon

Pearson: My silver-plated spoon

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

30+ Lowcountry margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

30+ Lowcountry margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

more arts + Music

Charleston Gaillard Center announces 2026-27 season

Charleston Gaillard Center announces 2026-27 season

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 to offer 250 events

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 to offer 250 events

April 24, 2026May 7, 2026

NEW ISSUE: MAY 8, 2026

The updated online cover for May 1 after Sanford suspended his campaign.

Blotter: Go ahead

Blotter: Go ahead

Video

CP VIDEO: Gator poop?; 5/8/26 issue

CP VIDEO: Gator poop?; 5/8/26 issue

FOR VISITORS

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

by City Paper Staff

Our Top 50: Spring 2026

Our Top 50: Spring 2026

by City Paper Staff

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

by City Paper Staff

DISH DINING GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

It’s all Greek to me: Exploring the culture, cuisine of Greece in the Lowcountry

It’s all Greek to me: Exploring the culture, cuisine of Greece in the Lowcountry

The sweet slice: The many faces of Southern pies

The sweet slice: The many faces of Southern pies

The incredible, edible artichoke: Peeling away the mystery, from dips to garden tips

The incredible, edible artichoke: Peeling away the mystery, from dips to garden tips

SWIG BAR GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

SPECIAL ISSUES

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

publications

Charleston City Paper 29.41: May 8, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.41: May 8, 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.40: May 1, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.40: May 1, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.39: Apr. 24, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.39: Apr. 24, 2026