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- 1South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictions●Alex Murdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred lawyer previously found guilty of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021. The ruling throws out the 2023 verdicts, and attention now turns to whether prosecutors will retry him in the double-murder case.
- 2Jesse Jackson honor services expanded to Chicago and South Carolina▼Rev. Jesse Jackson: Services to honor civil rights icon expanded to include Chicago, South Carolina
Services honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader, have been expanded to include events in Chicago and South Carolina, according to ABC7 Chicago. The additions broaden public opportunities to pay tribute to the icon beyond the originally planned gatherings. Details about dates and venues were not provided in the initial report.
- 3HUD showcases innovation in search of affordable housing solutions●HUD showcases innovation, looks for affordable housing solutions
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is showcasing innovative approaches as it searches for solutions to the country's affordable housing shortage. The story is being carried by Sinclair-owned local stations across the country, including outlets in Maine, Texas and South Carolina, reflecting widespread interest in how federal housing policy might address rising housing costs.
- 4Joy and Justice Tour wraps up in Columbia with focus on girls' mental health▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on girls' mental health, period poverty
The Joy and Justice Tour has concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centered on girls' mental health and period poverty. Organizers used the tour's final stop to highlight the lack of access to menstrual products and the pressures affecting young girls' wellbeing, drawing local attention to issues advocates say are often overlooked in school and community policy discussions.
- 5Joy and Justice Tour Concludes in Columbia Focusing on Black Women's Health▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on health, basic needs of Black girls, women
The Joy and Justice Tour has wrapped up its run in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centered on the health and basic needs of Black girls and women. Organizers used the final stop to highlight gaps in access to healthcare, wellness resources, and essential support, drawing local attention to community advocacy efforts around racial and gender equity.
- 6Murrells Inlet dredging could boost economy, county weighs environmental cost▼Murrells Inlet dredging could provide an economic boost, but county wants to know environmental cost
Georgetown County is weighing a dredging project at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, that could deliver an economic boost by improving navigation for boats and supporting tourism and fishing. Officials say they first want a full picture of the environmental consequences, including effects on wetlands and marine habitats, before committing to the work.
- 7Richland County event to turn 65 unwanted guns into garden tools and art▼More than 65 unwanted guns to become garden tools, art at Richland County event
A Richland County event will take more than 65 unwanted guns and transform them into garden tools and art pieces. The gathering invites residents to hand in firearms they no longer want, with the weapons then repurposed rather than destroyed. Organisers frame it as a way to reduce the number of unwanted guns in homes while creating something useful and symbolic from them, and the initiative is drawing local attention in South Carolina.
- 8West Columbia Man Charged With Murder of 17-Year-Old Girl▼West Columbia man charged with murder in death of 17-year-old girl in Union apartment, records state
A man from West Columbia, South Carolina, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl at an apartment in Union, according to public records. Local outlet WLTX reported the charge. Details about the suspect's identity, the circumstances of the girl's death, and whether further charges are expected have not been released, and the case remains in early stages.
- 9West Columbia man charged with murder of teenager▼West Columbia man charged with murder in death of 17-year-old in Union
A man from West Columbia has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old in Union, South Carolina, according to WLTX. Few details about the suspect, the circumstances of the killing, or the relationship between the two have been released so far, and authorities have not publicly outlined what led to the charges.
- 10Parts of North Carolina's NC12 closed by ocean overwash▼NCDOT says parts of NC12 remain closed due to ocean overwash
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says sections of Highway 12, the main route along the Outer Banks, remain closed after ocean water washed over the road. Drivers are being kept off the affected stretches while crews assess conditions and wait for water to recede. Travelers in the area should expect delays and check updates before heading north or south along the barrier islands.