Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 2:53 PM EST
|By Steven Ardary
A legal battle over the estate of a bride killed by a drunk driver on her wedding night is pitting the bride’s mother against the groom.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:41 PM EST
|By Steven Ardary and Debra Worley
A Charleston, South Carolina native celebrated his 103rd birthday Sunday with family and friends as they took turns sharing stories and sentiments about his long life.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:25 PM EST
|By Steven Ardary
S.C. health officials are hoping a voluntary registry for people with sickle cell disease will aid them in treating the disease and improving the quality of life for those affected.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 6:31 PM EST
|By Steven Ardary and Anna Harris
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh on Monday asked the court to change the location or delay the start of his upcoming financial trial for at least a year citing the media frenzy brought on by his six-week murder trial.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 12:37 PM EST
|By Steven Ardary
A proposed policy from the South Carolina Board of Education would establish a uniform policy for determining whether a book is appropriate for students.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
State Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that he and Secretary of State Mark Hammond have reached a Multistate Settlement Agreement with Safeguard Metals.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 7:46 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is setting the requirements for lower-level judges in the state to submit to a more rigorous application process that puts them closer in line to other state-appointed positions.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
|By Marissa Lute and Steven Ardary
A judge has handed down the ruling regarding who will be in charge of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s assets.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Court of Appeals is allowing convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh to set aside his appeal of his conviction in the June 2021 killings of his wife and son so that he can then officially request a new trial in circuit court.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
United States Sen. Lindsey Graham said he is calling for a day of prayer Sunday for the nation of Israel in response to Hamas declaring Friday as a day of rage.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 5:18 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has created a new grant program.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The Charleston Animal Society has put up $5,000 for information leading to an arrest after a dog was found with a severe neck injury caused by an embedded collar.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Federal prosecutors responded to a request by convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys asking the government to take control of his assets from co-receivers appointed by a state judge.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The latest poll from Winthrop University shows a commanding lead among South Carolina voters for former President Donald Trump in the race to become the Republican nominee for president in 2024.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Debra Worley
A 14-year-old was killed Friday night while standing outside of a broken-down car on the highway, authorities said.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 9:18 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
South Carolina’s attorney general is stepping up to challenge rulings in other states.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
South Carolina State University is searching for hip-hop cultural artifacts for an upcoming museum exhibit.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
A refurbished connection on the Palmetto Trial will allow hikers and cyclists to cross Lake Marion.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Marissa Lute, Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Gray News staff
Authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon that Ernest Robert Burbage III was found dead.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte will be required to report to federal prison ahead of his appeal.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
President Joe Biden used his veto powers on Tuesday striking down a pair of joint resolutions that would remove endangered species protections from two animals.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Attorneys for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh have filed documents asking the federal government to take control of his assets.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
A district court judge has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can not be held liable for radicalizing Dylann Roof culminating in the 2015 shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:20 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Gray News staff
A woman accused of hitting a golf cart with her car, killing a woman and injuring three others, while intoxicated was indicted on four charges.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:04 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Five South Carolina Senators are being recognized for their efforts attempting to block a near-total abortion ban earlier this year.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Disgraced former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges that he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:32 AM EDT
|By Pilar Briggs, Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Emily Johnson
Joint Base Charleston confirmed Monday night that found a debris field now believed to be the site of an F-35 crash two hours northeast of the base.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Pilar Briggs, Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Emily Johnson
Teams from various federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies worked together to locate the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and James Pollard
A judge has sentenced the former South Carolina attorney who pleaded guilty to state charges ranging from breach of trust with fraudulent intent, money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
A series of public service announcements from the South Carolina Department of Social Services is highlighting the services the agency offers and the need for foster parents in the state.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Jordan Gartner
A newborn was recently surrendered to health care providers at a South Carolina hospital.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Emily Van de Riet
Four sea turtles were released back into the wild after receiving months of care.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Melissa Rademaker, Steven Ardary and Blair Sabol
A judge handed down a sentence to a former Lowcountry attorney who pleaded guilty in May after being accused of conspiring with Alex Murdaugh to take money from the estate of Murdaugh’s former housekeeper.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
A new guide for teachers is designed to help middle and high school students learn about state taxes.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, last week, filed a motion to add the sons of his former housekeeper to the action taken by the convicted murderer’s insurance company that paid after their mother’s death.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The woman charged in an April crash that killed a newlywed and seriously injured the groom and two others will make an appearance in bond court Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Jamie Komoroski is charged with one count of reckless homicide resulting in death and three counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 8:16 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Madeline Jaskowiak
A significant chunk of federal funding for childcare is set to expire in a couple of months and that’s causing worry among parents struggling to afford childcare.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Authorities say inmates worked with other inmates and family members outside to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits in several states.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
President Joe Biden came to South Carolina to make the case that his economic measures are keeping business humming in the state.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
South Carolina’s three-day tax holiday returns the first weekend in August.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
Few details are being released of presidential visit, but we know Joe Biden will deliver remarks in the Columbia area on Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 9:29 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary, Caitlin Ashbaugh and Gray News staff
Authorities say the suspect was arrested for the murder of his daughter and sister-in-law. Additional charges are pending further investigation.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 4:23 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Caitlin Ashbaugh
A murder investigation is underway after six people were found dead and another in critical condition in Colleton County Sunday, authorities said.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary and Jordan Gartner
The South Carolina Aquarium released two loggerhead sea turtles back into the ocean this week.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 5:35 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
An Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District fire station got an unexpected reptile visitor.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
|By Marissa Lute, Steven Ardary and Gray News staff
A 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 8:53 AM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
When you file your taxes next year, your state refund might look a little light.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a 16-year-old who drowned at a state park Tuesday was trying to help another child.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
|By Steven Ardary
The survey done by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows a 65% increase in school-based mental health counselors over the past year.