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It's been nearly 10 years since the death of 19-year-old Speaker Knockerz. However, his undeniable influence is still apparent across music.

It's been nearly 10 years since the death of 19-year-old Speaker Knockerz. However, his undeniable influence is still apparent across music.

BY TRACE COWEN

Speaker Knockerz’s Mother Addresses Speculation Over 19-Year-Old Artist's Tragic 2014 Death

O.J. Simpson has weighed in on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, which landed the South Carolina ex-lawyer two life sentences on Friday morning.

O.J. Simpson has weighed in on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, which landed the South Carolina ex-lawyer two life sentences on Friday morning.

BY JOE PRICE

O.J. Simpson Speaks on Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial: ‘The Guy Is a Liar’

The disgraced former attorney, whose family has been the subject of multiple true crime documentaries, will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

The disgraced former attorney, whose family has been the subject of multiple true crime documentaries, will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

BY TRACE COWEN

Disgraced Former Attorney Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life Behind Bars in Murders of Wife and Son

The 54-year-old South Carolina man was convicted of fatally shooting his wife and son on June 7, 2021. His sentencing is scheduled for Friday.

The 54-year-old South Carolina man was convicted of fatally shooting his wife and son on June 7, 2021. His sentencing is scheduled for Friday.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty of Murdering Wife and Son

On Thursday, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a ban on abortions after cardiac activity is detected violated the constitution’s right to privacy.

On Thursday, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a ban on abortions after cardiac activity is detected violated the constitution’s right to privacy.

BY JOE PRICE

South Carolina’s State Supreme Court Rules That Six-Week Abortion Ban Violates Constitution

The skulls were discovered inside a cardboard box after an X-ray machine at a Mexico airport uncovered "abnormal organic material," spurring a search.

The skulls were discovered inside a cardboard box after an X-ray machine at a Mexico airport uncovered "abnormal organic material," spurring a search.

BY TRACE COWEN

Human Skulls Found Wrapped in Plastic and Foil Were Being Shipped to South Carolina, Authorities Say

The student loan relief program was detailed by President Biden earlier this year. While commended by many, Republicans have been predictably critical.

The student loan relief program was detailed by President Biden earlier this year. While commended by many, Republicans have been predictably critical.

BY TRACE COWEN

Republican States Sue Biden and Education Department Over Student Debt Relief Program

South Carolina authorities say 63-year-old Tammy Perreault was killed Wednesday after she was struck by an umbrella that was blowing in the wind.

South Carolina authorities say 63-year-old Tammy Perreault was killed Wednesday after she was struck by an umbrella that was blowing in the wind.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

South Carolina Woman Dies After Being Impaled by Loose Beach Umbrella Blowing in the Wind

The Colleton County Grand Jury has indicted the disgraced former lawyer on multiple counts, including two for murder, in connection with the killings.

The Colleton County Grand Jury has indicted the disgraced former lawyer on multiple counts, including two for murder, in connection with the killings.

BY TRACE COWEN

Former South Carolina Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Charged With Killing Wife and Son

A Myrtle Beach community yacht club member is dead after an alligator took hold of them near the edge of a retention pond on Friday, police report.

A Myrtle Beach community yacht club member is dead after an alligator took hold of them near the edge of a retention pond on Friday, police report.

BY BRAD CALLAS

1 Dead After Alligator Dragged Unsuspecting Person into South Carolina Pond