Murdaugh Back in Court, Gates Tragedy, and Pasta Pop-Up | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Alex Murdaugh returns to court for his double-murder retrial, with April 5th eyed as a possible start date after his original conviction was overturned due to jury tampering. The defense seeks retesting of DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh’s nails, labeled a “red herring” by prosecutors, while the judge denies Murdaugh’s request for a laptop in his cell over prison safety concerns. Elsewhere, a five-year-old boy, JayCeon Gates, tragically died in a dog attack in Ladson; authorities are investigating. Charleston’s culinary scene gets a fresh twist with Luther’s Market, offering handmade pasta…