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- 1Two Lowcountry Officers Investigated Over Murdaugh Murder Weapons▼Pair of Lowcountry cops investigated for allegedly handling missing Murdaugh murder weapons
Two Lowcountry police officers are under investigation for allegedly handling weapons connected to the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh that had gone missing from evidence. The reporting, first published by the Post and Courier, adds a new twist to the long-running South Carolina case that already led to Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction. It raises questions about evidence integrity in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny across the state and nationally.
- 2Category 5 storm surge would devastate South Carolina coast▼What's it like in a Cat 5 hurricane? 'Catastrophic storm surge' would ravage SC coast.
A Category 5 hurricane would bring catastrophic storm surge to the South Carolina coast, according to a Post and Courier report examining what conditions would be like if such a storm struck the state. The report describes the potentially devastating flooding that a worst-case hurricane could cause along low-lying coastal communities.
- 3Preschool teacher arrested after letting children hit classmate▼Teacher let 3 preschoolers hit classmate back, Christian pre-K says. She was arrested.
A pre-K teacher at a Christian preschool was arrested after the school said she allowed three preschoolers to hit a classmate back. The incident, first reported by the Post and Courier, has drawn attention to how educators handle conflicts between young children and where discipline crosses into harm.
- 4South Carolina child care vouchers run out, leaving families priced out●Child care is unaffordable to thousands across SC as federally supplemented vouchers run out
Thousands of South Carolina families are losing access to child care as federally supplemented vouchers are exhausted, leaving many unable to afford care costs on their own. The Post and Courier reports that with the subsidy funds spent, parents may have to reduce work hours or leave jobs entirely, while providers worry about falling enrollment. Advocates are calling attention to the widening gap between wages and child care prices across the state.
- 5Burlington County included in new climate resiliency study▼Burlington County part of new climate change resiliency study
Burlington County in New Jersey is part of a newly launched climate change resiliency study, according to local reports from the Courier-Post and Burlington County Times. The study will examine how the region can better prepare for climate-related impacts such as flooding and severe weather, and residents and local officials are taking note of the county's inclusion.
- 6Letters urge rental cap repeal, Ukraine support, military cuts▼Repeal rental cap, support Ukraine, rein in military spending | Letters
Readers of the Post and Courier in South Carolina weigh in with letters to the editor calling for the repeal of a rental price cap, continued support for Ukraine, and tighter limits on military spending. The mix of local housing policy and national defense and foreign policy questions reflects the range of concerns readers are raising.
- 7South Jersey congregations still fighting to leave Methodist Church▼South Jersey congregations still fighting to exit Methodist Church
Several South Jersey congregations remain locked in ongoing efforts to split from the United Methodist Church, according to the Courier-Post. The disputes center on the terms and process for churches seeking to disaffiliate, a issue that has divided Methodist congregations nationwide in recent years. Local church members and regional church leadership continue to negotiate over property and departure conditions, with no resolution reached yet.
- 8Charleston Theater Community Mourns Prolific Set Designer▼Charleston theater community mourns loss of set designer who worked on more than 200 productions
The Charleston theater community is mourning the death of a set designer credited with work on more than 200 productions, according to the Post and Courier. Local theater figures are paying tribute to the designer's decades-long contribution to the city's stage scene. Details about the designer's identity and cause of death have not been reported.
- 9Federal project proposed to protect millions of acres in South Carolina▼Proposed federal project could protect millions of acres in SC
A proposed federal project could place millions of acres in South Carolina under protection, according to the Post and Courier. The initiative would mark one of the largest conservation efforts in the state, affecting wildlife habitat and land use across broad swaths of the region.
- 10Trident Tech gets $490K grant; Coker waives some tuition▼Learned this week: $490K grant boosts TTC program. Plus, Coker waives tuition for some SC students.
Trident Technical College in South Carolina has received a $490,000 grant to expand one of its programs, while Coker University announced it will waive tuition for certain South Carolina students. Both developments, reported by the Post and Courier, are being noted as notable higher-education news for the state this week.