SLED
Coverage of SLED in the Nexus archive.
- Former Great Falls council member accused of tracking vehicles alongside the police chief and town admin: SLED
A Great Falls council member is accused of tracking vehicles alongside the police chief and town admin by SLED. McManus was released on July 2 after posting a $46,000 bond.
- Richburg Fire Chief resigns amid state law enforcement investigation
Richburg Fire Chief Stewart T. Melton resigned amid a state law enforcement investigation into potential fraud or criminal activity. He was placed on leave after a whistleblower's report and later hired as chief administrator by the Chester Fire District. The investigation by SLED continues.
- Alex Murdaugh faces state pushback on Maggie DNA testing and prison laptop request
South Carolina prosecutors oppose Alex Murdaugh's requests for independent DNA testing on Maggie Murdaugh's fingernail clippings and electronic access to case materials during his retrial. The defense seeks a retrial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions due to jury taint from a clerk's conduct.