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August 17, 2026
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3 CSRA counties in SC in the running for hosting murder retrial of infamous lawyer

Aiken, Edgefield, and McCormick counties are in the running to be the venue to retry Alex Murdaugh for the double murders of his wife and son. One problem: the trial starts over Masters Week 2027. Yours truly spent Friday in a Lexington, South Carolina courtroom during a hearing. One of the motions related to the venue, and several areas were disqualified. Here are my thoughts on an incredible display of lawyering. 

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Neil Gordon August 17, 2026 No Comments
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A road map for the future

Road projects in South Carolina are taking center stage. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) are soliciting public comments on specific projects and transportation needs overall. Companies wishing to move into a new area, or expand existing operations, cite access to quality transportation as a deciding factor. That includes a well-developed and maintained highway system. Will Williams, president and CEO of Western SC, told ABD that each year projects in the Palmetto State exceed the available funding. For that reason, the department

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 17, 2026 No Comments
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Retailer adds 3rd location in CSRA

A children’s boutique is building out a new store in an adjacent neighborhood with three schools. Posh Tots Children’s Boutique will be moving into a new space next to Swank, a boutique focused on women as the target audience. Both boutiques are owned by the Bassali family and serve the Greenbrier School District and other areas of Evans. Swank and Posh Tots also have individual spaces in a different shopping center outside of West Lake in Martinez. The center was developed by the Bassali family. Posh Tots’ original location remains

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Neil Gordon August 17, 2026 No Comments