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Murdaugh defense responds to state’s opposition to motion to dismiss indictments

COLLETON COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has responded to the state’s opposition to his request to dismiss the murder indictments against him. The state denies the defense’s claim that fabricated blood-spatter evidence was presented to a grand jury. Murdaugh’s lawyers say the state does not dispute the core facts behind their motion.

Colleton County, SC · 2d
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1 dead in Beaufort County crash on Dulamo Road

At around 8:50 p.m. on Nov. 10, a Hyundai sedan driver traveling north on Dulamo Road veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree, Corporal Nick Pye with the SC Highway Patrol reported.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Firefighters free teen trapped in pickup truck after Lobeco collision

LOBECO, S.C. (WTOC) - A teenager was rescued from a pickup truck Tuesday after a collision with a tractor on Trask Parkway in Lobeco, according to Burton Fire District. Just after 2 p.m., emergency crews responded to the collision on Trask Parkway near the Beaufort County library in Lobeco. The Burton and Sheldon fire districts, Beaufort County EMS, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded.

Lobeco, SC · 2d
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Crash blocks lanes near Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road

A vehicle crash near the intersection of Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road is blocking lanes and affecting traffic headed toward Boundary Street. A witness at the scene said three cars were involved. The traffic advisory gives conflicting details about which lanes are blocked. Its headline says both lanes...

Lady'S Island, SC · 1d
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City of Beaufort, current and former police chiefs seek dismissal of Fritz lawsuit

Defendants deny retaliation after state council found department failed to prove misconduct. The City of Beaufort, former Police Chief Dale McDorman and Police Chief Stephenie Price are asking a judge to dismiss former police investigator Stephanie Fritz’s lawsuit, denying retaliation and alleging she intentionally deleted investigative materials from the department’s computer system.

Beaufort, SC · 2d

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Fatal Beaufort County crash leads to DUI charge. Here's what to know

A Friday afternoon collision on U.S. Highway 21 in Beaufort County killed a 76-year-old man and led to the arrest of a teenage driver. Authorities have since identified both the victim and the suspect now facing a felony charge. Here are key takeaways: James Wiggins, 76, of Beaufort, died from blunt force injuries at Beaufort Memorial Hospital shortly after the Friday afternoon crash at U.S. Highway 21 and Kemmerlin Lane, the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office confirmed . South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. Bowen Hill, a 19-year-old Lady’s Island man, has been charged with felony DUI resulting in death and possessing a fake ID after troopers said he was driving a 2007 Toyota SUV that struck a 2000 GMC pickup truck. Hill was released Sunday afternoon with both cases pending, according to case records. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Jasper County to hold annual turkey, ham giveaway

Members with the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, Jasper County Parks & Recreation and Lowcountry Crew will help to hand out the ham and turkey to the community.

Jasper County, SC · 1d

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Brush fire blocks inbound lanes of Boundary Street in Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. — All lanes of Boundary Street reopened Wednesday afternoon after a brush fire blocked traffic heading into Beaufort near Robert Smalls Parkway. No injuries were reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced at 1:48 p.m. Nov. 11 that all lanes had reopened. In an alert issued at...

Beaufort, SC · 2d

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Crime scene confusion still rampant as Murdaugh asks judge to toss murder charges

When police officers found two dead bodies beside dog kennels at a Colleton County farm on the night of June 7, 2021, they initially suspected the victims were 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh and his girlfriend. Soon enough, however, it became clear that Paul, the scion of an influential Lowcountry family, had been shot to death with his mother, Maggie Murdaugh. The next day, police and a local prosecutor walked the crime scene and were puzzled as to how a pair of spent shotgun shells were found sitting inside a feed room beside the dog kennels, as all other evidence indicated Paul Murdaugh was shot...

Colleton County, SC · 23h

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Pecan Pie Season Starts At These Four South Carolina Roadside Farm Markets

When the air turns cool in South Carolina, a lot of folks start thinking about one thing: pecan pie. Some of the best slices in the state come from small roadside markets, not fancy bakeries. These family stands and country stores have been feeding locals and road-trippers for years. Here...

South Carolina · 1d

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Beaufort County shuts down Pine Island developer's latest request

The Beaufort County Council voted 7-3 Monday to reject a developer’s latest attempt to remove land he owns from a type of zoning that is blocking a proposed golf course strongly opposed by many residents. It was the third time since 2023 that the county rejected zoning changes sought by Elvio Tropeano, that would lift a Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) from 502 acres on St. Helena Island off of Dulamo and St. Helenaville roads. Tropeano’s company, Pine Island Property Holdings LLC, has been trying to build a golf course-centered housing development on the property for years. The CPO allows residential development but prohibits golf courses, gates and resorts. Monday’s vote does not end the dispute. Tropeano, who is suing the county over the zoning issue, publicly outlined a proposed settlement at Monday’s meeting. But council members rejected it, meaning the litigation will continue. The decision on the zoning and settlement questions followed hours of testimony as opponents and supporters revisited the long-running and increasingly contentious dispute pitting development against St. Helena Island’s cultural heritage. Tropeano and his attorney, Kevin Dukes, have argued that the county is treating the project unfairly compared with other developments. They also criticized the county planning

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Will 163-year-old Beaufort National Cemetery find new home and room to grow in Bluffton?

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hunting for new spots across Beaufort County to expand or replace the landmark 163-year-old Beaufort National Cemetery. One top contender is apparently a 100-acre wooded lot in Bluffton near the May River, about 25 miles away from the current location. That Bluffton property is going for $6.5 million , but local zoning rules currently ban cemeteries, so the owner has been trying to get Beaufort County to change the rules. However, the Beaufort County Council rejected the proposed text amendment in a 7-3 vote Monday, preventing cemeteries within the May River Community Preservation District. Despite the setback, representatives for the property owners intend to explore alternative legislative routes to enable the land sale. Real estate broker John Binder affirmed, “We’re not going to give up.” The urgency for a zoning solution stems from space constraints at the historic 44-acre Beaufort National Cemetery, which is rapidly approaching capacity. Major expansion completed President Abraham Lincoln created the cemetery during the Civil War for Union soldiers who died in local hospitals during the federal occupation following the 1861 Battle of Port Royal. It contains over 18,500 to 19,000 burials spanning every major American conflict from the

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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Deputies searching for missing Bluffton teen

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a teen who has been missing since Tuesday. Cesar Daniel Alamzan Tinoco, 16, of Bluffton, was last seen at his family home around 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office. Tinoco...

Bluffton, SC · 16h

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U.S. 278 widening between Hilton Head and I-95 moves forward. Here's what to know

Jasper County is advancing plans to widen a 4-mile stretch of U.S. 278 to six lanes between the Beaufort County line and John Smith Road. The $80 million project is funded by a 2024 voter-approved penny sales tax, with construction expected to begin in 2033. FULL STORY: Road between Hilton Head and I-95 is widening. What to expect Here are key takeaways: Two options on the table: Alternative 1 widens U.S. 278 to the outside, keeping the 48-foot-wide grassy median. Alternative 2 widens into the existing median, requiring a concrete barrier at intersections and crossovers. Project manager’s view: Jeff Buckalew of Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering said widening to the outside is preferable, “but we’ll see what the public says.” Where things stand: The public comment period has closed, but Jasper County officials said no decisions have been made. They are using public input and other information to determine a preferred alternative that will guide the design work ahead. Timeline and cost: The $80 million project will be built in two phases, with right-of-way acquisition starting in 2029, construction in 2033 and roughly three years to complete. How it’s funded: Voters approved a 1% sales tax in 2024 expected to raise

Jasper County, SC · 2d

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ERRECINQUE selects Beaufort County for U.S. distribution and customer support facility

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - ERRECINQUE USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE, has selected Beaufort County for a new distribution and customer support facility. The company plans to invest approximately $5 million over five years and create more than 10 new jobs. About the company. Founded in 1981...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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Mobile healthcare unit coming to Yemassee area of Hampton and Beaufort counties

A mobile healthcare unit will now be serving the rural Yemassee area of Hampton and Beaufort counties. The Town of Yemassee announced last week that Genesis Healthcare Inc and its Mobile Health Unit will begin serving that community and surrounding areas beginning the week of Nov. 9. This mobile healthcare...

Yemassee, SC · 1d

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USPS to host job fair in Yemassee on Nov. 17

YEMASSEE, S.C. (WTOC) - The U.S. Postal Service will host a job fair Nov. 17 at the Yemassee Community Center. The agency said it has immediate openings for rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers. Job fair details. When: Nov. 17, 2026. Where: Yemassee Community Center, 10 Mixson St., Yemassee,...

Yemassee, SC · 17h

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Sumter clerk says court is prepared for Murdaugh retrial as jury safeguards face scrutiny

SUMTER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - As Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial approaches, the Sumter County clerk of court says his staff is preparing for a case that will bring national attention — and questions about how the court will protect the integrity of the proceedings. The retrial was ordered after...

Sumter County, SC · 8h

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Beaufort County awarded $8 million grant for SC 170 safety upgrades

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Beaufort County has received an $8 million federal grant for safety improvements along the SC 170 corridor in northern Beaufort County, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced. The funding will support roadway changes intended to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow along a corridor where...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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‘A dead addict will never recover’: Naloxone kiosks set to help Beaufort County

Purple kiosks have been placed outside libraries across Beaufort County, filled with 65 free boxes of Narcan to help eliminate opioid fatalities.

Beaufort County, SC · 8h