Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
South Carolina
Extended interview: Rep. Jim Clyburn
In his new book, "The First Eight," Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina tells the stories of eight Black congressmen who helped shape history after the Civil War. Clyburn joins "The Takeout" to discuss their legacy.
South Carolina man who wrote message in victim's blood is executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed for killing a man in his home and writing "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood.
Man charged with murder in mass shooting at South Carolina bar
Anferny Freeman, 27, was charged with murder in a mass shooting that killed four people and injured 15 people.
Killer who wrote message in victim's blood to die by firing squad after appeal rejected
South Carolina is set to execute the third man by firing squad since executions restarted in September 2024.
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
Man who wrote message in victim's blood chooses execution by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, will be the third man this year to die by South Carolina's newest execution method.
Execution set for man who taunted police with message written in victim's blood
Stephen Bryant will have until Oct. 31 to choose if he wants to die by lethal injection, firing squad or in the electric chair.
South Carolina measles outbreak grows
Declining vaccination rates are fueling another measles outbreak -- this time in South Carolina. Dozens of unvaccinated students are now under a 21-day quarantine as health officials race to contain the spread. Cristian Benavides reports.
139 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 130 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
Coroner identifies 4 killed in South Carolina bar shooting
A South Carolina sheriff said 16 other people were wounded in the deadly shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island.
Feud led to bar shooting, sheriff says
Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said Wednesday that the deadly weekend bar shooting on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, was caused by an "ongoing feud." CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Imelda weakens after lashing Bermuda as a Category 2 storm
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after lashing Bermuda with wind and rain.
South Carolinians debate abortion ban
South Carolina residents are weighing a bill that proposes making aiding an abortion a felony. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier’s Wife
A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
White House slashes medical research on monkeys, sparking fierce debate
Research on monkeys comes under attack as patients wait for cures.
Pamela Evette on South Carolina governor bid
South Carolina's next gubernatorial election is more than a year away, but it's already gearing up to be an extremely competitive race. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who is one of the several Republicans vying for the role, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her bid.
Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison
A judge in South Carolina sentenced disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh to two life terms, to be served consecutively, for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul. Watch the judge's announcement, with CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reporting from the courthouse and analysis from Vinoo Varghese, a white-collar criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor and Harvard Law teaching faculty member.
Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife, son
A jury in South Carolina found the disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the breaking news of the verdict. Read more here.
Ex-corrections officer charged with mailing drug-laced books to prisons
Three South Carolina residents have been arrested and charged with running a widespread operation to smuggle drugs into prisons.
More National Guard troops being sent to D.C.
The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio have said they're sending hundreds of their National Guard troops to join the military force already deployed in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Police investigate after 2 bodies found in South Carolina clearing
The bodies appear to have been deliberately placed in a cleared rural area, Sumter County police said.
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
South Carolina statue for Black Civil War vet
Before he was a South Carolina lawmaker recognized as a champion of civil rights, Robert Smalls escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship. Eventually, he would become a top Union naval officer during the Civil War. Now, Smalls is being honored with a statue on the grounds of the South Carolina State House. Skyler Henry reports.
Radioactive wasp nest found at site where U.S. once made nuclear bombs
Employees who routinely check radiation levels at the Savannah River Site near Aiken found a wasp nest on July 3 on a post near tanks where liquid nuclear waste is stored.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits
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Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
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