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Timeline: The mysterious death of Stephen Smith in Murdaugh country

Stephen Smith's case remains unsolved since his body was found on a rural road in 2015. Was his death intentional or an accident? Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the investigation. ....

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Holidays behind bars: What is Thanksgiving like for convicted Alex Murdaugh now?

Once free and fortunate, Alex Murdaugh now serves life. What will he be thankful for this holiday? What will Alex Murdaugh eat for Thanksgiving? ....

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SC tax agency didn't enforce rule as Hampton misspent

HAMPTON — Long before this county misspent a single dollar of its residents’ sales taxes, it broke a law intended to safeguard that money. ....

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Misspent millions in Hampton

HAMPTON — State and federal investigators have spent untold hours here in the heart of Murdaugh country, documenting how one of this town’s most prominent native sons became its most notorious. ....

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Alex Murdaugh's Attorneys Formally File Motion for New Trial Following Murder Conviction

After filing the motion on Friday, Murdaugh's attorneys also filed to remove Judge Newman from the case Wednesday ....

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