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Columnist and senior editor Liz Farrell writes about the unusual side of life in the Lowcountry and beyond.

No cuffs. No jumpsuit. No jail. Paul Murdaugh gets a gentleman’s treatment in SC court

Liz Farrell

No cuffs. No jumpsuit. No jail. Paul Murdaugh gets a gentleman’s treatment in SC court

When the guard approached him, Paul Murdaugh appeared terrified that life was about to break a certain way for him, that several generations of the history, wealth, influence and power baked into his DNA were about to crumble away and expose the gooey, undercooked, terrible-tasting middle.

May 07, 2019 05:39 PM

Darius Rucker spotted on Hilton Head at his home state’s only PGA Tour tournament

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Darius Rucker spotted on Hilton Head at his home state’s only PGA Tour tournament

April 19, 2019 04:15 PM

Hilton Head’s biggest drinking event of the year starts now. Hope you can handle it

RBC Heritage

Hilton Head’s biggest drinking event of the year starts now. Hope you can handle it

April 18, 2019 03:09 PM

'Southern Charm' recap: Charleston needs a hose-down after the men mark their territory

Liz Farrell

'Southern Charm' recap: Charleston needs a hose-down after the men mark their territory

May 17, 2018 12:00 AM

'Southern Charm' recap: Thomas Ravenel's pocket square nervously awaits interrogation

Liz Farrell

'Southern Charm' recap: Thomas Ravenel's pocket square nervously awaits interrogation

May 10, 2018 12:00 AM

65-year-old Burton man found guilty in 1980 Beaufort murder-rape case

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65-year-old Burton man found guilty in 1980 Beaufort murder-rape case

May 24, 2018 02:45 PM

'Evil awaited them': Trial begins in one of Beaufort's oldest murder, rape cases

Crime & Public Safety

'Evil awaited them': Trial begins in one of Beaufort's oldest murder, rape cases

May 22, 2018 01:03 PM

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Mom’s attorney subpoenas DNR file on Beaufort Co. boat crash that killed teen daughter

May 23, 2019 05:10 PM

Cheers! Tio’s to open Hilton Head restaurant with 2 bars this week. Check out this hot spot

May 23, 2019 03:53 PM

New ‘dorm-style’ workforce housing building opens on Hilton Head. Take a look inside

May 23, 2019 03:25 PM

Car on fire driving down SC 170 in Bluffton area, 911 callers report. Here’s what happened

May 23, 2019 01:17 PM

What are they thinking? Vote ‘yes’ for Sea Pines

May 23, 2019 08:39 AM

He asked if she wanted to 'make some love.' Trial in Beaufort's 1980 cold case continues

Crime & Public Safety

He asked if she wanted to 'make some love.' Trial in Beaufort's 1980 cold case continues

May 23, 2018 06:15 PM

Are you sitting down? The rumor about what won't be at MayFest in Bluffton is true

Liz Farrell

Are you sitting down? The rumor about what won't be at MayFest in Bluffton is true

May 11, 2018 12:31 PM

‘Southern Charm’ recap: Cameran crosses the line and ruins TV, Charleston and lotion

Liz Farrell

‘Southern Charm’ recap: Cameran crosses the line and ruins TV, Charleston and lotion

May 04, 2018 12:51 PM

'Southern Charm' recap: Naomie brings a blue unicorn to water, but won't let it drink

Liz Farrell

'Southern Charm' recap: Naomie brings a blue unicorn to water, but won't let it drink

May 09, 2018 05:17 PM

‘Southern Charm’ recap: In very shocking news, Thomas Ravenel is a short-robe wearer

Liz Farrell

‘Southern Charm’ recap: In very shocking news, Thomas Ravenel is a short-robe wearer

April 20, 2018 03:19 PM

‘Southern Charm’ recap: The Ashley Show, brought to you by Yeah Girl, He Prefers Kathryn

Liz Farrell

‘Southern Charm’ recap: The Ashley Show, brought to you by Yeah Girl, He Prefers Kathryn

April 13, 2018 05:09 PM

'Southern Charm' recap: Men so sad. Women so mad. And Charleston doesn't miss Landon

Liz Farrell

'Southern Charm' recap: Men so sad. Women so mad. And Charleston doesn't miss Landon

April 06, 2018 07:07 PM

Uh, Real Housewives fans ... look who was on Hilton Head this past weekend (!)

Liz Farrell

Uh, Real Housewives fans ... look who was on Hilton Head this past weekend (!)

April 02, 2018 10:20 AM

Spartina 449 is launching its first dress line this week. Here's what it looks like

Liz Farrell

Spartina 449 is launching its first dress line this week. Here's what it looks like

March 30, 2018 01:56 PM

Missing Hilton Head couple: Declared dead after 19 months

Liz Farrell

Missing Hilton Head couple: Declared dead after 19 months

March 05, 2018 08:17 AM

Missing Hilton Head couple: Declared dead after 19 months

Liz Farrell

Missing Hilton Head couple: Declared dead after 19 months

March 05, 2018 08:31 AM

Beaufort Sheriff: "Dennis Gerwing was the last person ... that saw the Calverts"

Liz Farrell

Beaufort Sheriff: "Dennis Gerwing was the last person ... that saw the Calverts"

March 06, 2018 08:33 AM

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