Thad Moore

The sentence Murdaugh receives for his federal financial crimes will not affect the state prison sentences he is already serving for charges including murder.

Libby Murdaugh was a prominent figure in Hampton County for decades. She became internationally known when her son used her as an alibi in the Murdaugh murders.

The first-term Colleton County clerk of court was accused of jury tampering and plagiarism after promoting a book about the Alex Murdaugh double-murder trial.

Federal authorities said they don’t think Murdaugh is being honest about $6 million that are missing and the role of another lawyer in his criminal schemes.

Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Patricia Grant, who held the office until 2020, to replace Hill, who became mired in controversy after the Murdaugh murder trial.

Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Patricia Grant, who held the office until 2020, to replace Hill, who became mired in controversy after the Murdaugh murder trial.

OSHA found a "willful" violation by the shipyard, a Navy contractor, contributed to the death of a worker who fell to his death on USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus.

Senators voted to include a Hampton County forensic audit in the state budget after the county’s leaders admitted they couldn’t account for millions of dollars.

SC clerks in Barnwell, Chesterfield, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper and Williamsburg counties have gotten extra pay from funds meant to enforce child support orders.

SC clerks of court control federal child support enforcement funds and use it to pay themselves bonuses. Clerks, other officers should be appointed, not elected.