Judge Debra McCaslin is set to preside over Alex Murdaugh’s retrial in South Carolina, reigniting interest in one of the state’s most scrutinized legal sagas. Murdaugh, once convicted of major financial crimes, now faces a second trial for an infamous double-murder case.

Recent notices from the Conway Police Department compile key criminal incidents reported on March 21, 2026. While much of the content remains behind a paywall, available information points to multiple categories of crime and local police response.

A 31-year-old Henderson resident has been sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining $11.2 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Authorities say this scheme highlights the importance of monitoring how emergency relief funds are distributed.

The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm John Hurley as under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the Treasury Department. Hurley, President Trump’s nominee, brings a wealth of experience from the financial sector and academia to this critical national security role.