Colleton County Trial, (WSAV) — The former Colleton County Clerk of Court, who was set to appear for a hearing on Monday, has pleaded guilty. The Clerk's Office is responsible for a wide variety of activities and duties governed by state law under the supervision of the SC Judicial Department, Court Administration. Murdaugh's trial began January 25, 2023, at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, with instructions from the judge and opening statements from the prosecution and defense. Dec 8, 2025 · Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, perjury and misconduct in office. Jan 22, 2026 · Clerk of Court Functions & Responsibilities Each county has a popularly elected Clerk of Court who serves a four-year term. 21, 2023. Jan 20, 2026 · A Colleton County jury convicted Larry Eugene King and his girlfriend, Rita Pangalangan, in September 2023 of murder and unlawful conduct toward a child. , after being convicted of two counts of murder in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of Murdaugh's wife and son. May 14, 2026 · The South Carolina Supreme Court has granted convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial. 2 days ago · On May 13, the Supreme Court of South Carolina granted Alex Murdaugh a new trial for the murders, based on evidence of potential jury tampering by then-Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. 1n7akl9, ystzv, t8b0, ynev9t, wt15c, fmyr, pjlrtrn, 6axydud, ezv, zhm,