Latest from South Carolina

Another hurdle in recovery from Helene – misinformation is getting in the way
NY Times: Conspiracy theories and false claims after Hurricane Helene alarm officials.

Dad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding
‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.

Helene death toll rises to at least 64 as southeast US cleans up
Hurricane Helene has dissipated but millions remain without power.

South Carolina executes first death row inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens was convicted in 1999 of the murder of a convenience store clerk.

US man faces death in first of five executions over next week
A man convicted of the murder of a store clerk is to be put to death by lethal injection.

Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
Great opportunity to see where skills stack up against best riders from around the world.

Trump’s march towards Republican nomination continues, beating Haley in her home state
It is yet another major victory in his campaign to take the White House again.

Trump strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling
The former president is calling on Alabama lawmakers to preserve access to the treatment.

Murdaugh murder trial judge steps aside amid alleged jury tampering
A jury convicted him of two counts of murder in March after a sensational six-week trial.

'I want to take responsibility': Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to a crime for the first time ever
Murdaugh admitted in federal court to financial fraud and money laundering.

Community lives in fear of the next fatal attack
After the death of Holly Jenkins, residents of Hilton Head Island are feeling vulnerable.

Monster sentence: Alex Murdaugh gets two consecutive life terms for murder of wife, son
The once-prominent US lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murders.

US Navy releases first photos of Chinese balloon recovery
US Navy is carrying out a huge operation to gather the pieces of the Chinese spy balloon.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy' balloon - footage shows small explosion
An operation is underway in US territorial waters to recover the balloon debris.

Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.

Woman's 'missing boyfriend' found with wife and 3 kids in the UK
Woman trying to find "missing" boyfriend discovers he'd been hiding a huge secret

Three mass shootings in the US this Easter
Two people died and at least 8 were injured in the Pittsburgh shooting.

Mall shooting: 12 injured in South Carolina shooting; 3 people detained
Authorities said there had been no deaths, but two people were in a critical condition.

Firing-squad death penalty executions now possible in South Carolina
"The death penalty is going to stay ... If we're going to have it, it ought to be humane."

Ex-treasure hunter to mark 6th year in jail over missing gold coins
Thompson claims he knows nothing, the court believes otherwise.

Unsolved Murdaugh murders expose years of mysteries
New York Times: A sprawling saga of mysterious deaths and multimillion-dollar swindles.