South-Carolina
Murdaugh asks SC Supreme Court to examine jury tampering decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh are asking the South Carolina Supreme Court to examine a January ruling in which a judge denied the convicted killer’s motion for a retrial amid allegations of jury tampering.
Murduagh and his defense team had accused Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill of tampering with the jury and trying to persuade the outcome of the 2023 double murder trial.
Former Chief Justice Jean Toal individually questioned each of the 12 jurors during a Jan. 29 hearing on whether they heard – or were swayed by – comments from Hill before delivering a guilty verdict in the weeks-long trial.
Ultimately, Toal denied Murdaugh’s request for a retrial, acknowledging that while one of the jurors may have had some influence by Hill, or felt pressure from other jurors, she verified under oath that her decision was her own.
Toal also noted that she believed Hill was “attracted by the siren call of celebrity.”
Hill, who resigned from her position in March, was also exposed for plagiarizing parts of a book she wrote about the weeks-long trial titled, “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders.” The book was later pulled from shelves.
Murdaugh’s attorneys filed to appeal Toal’s decision in April but are now asking the state’s highest court to step in before it is determined by the Court of Appeals.
Murdaugh is currently serving two consecutive life sentences in state prison for the murders.
This story is developing and may be updated.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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