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Nicole Ziege News
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Court reporter in Myrtle Beach, SC. Kentucky gal. WKU grad. She/her/hers. All opinions are my own.🏳️‍🌈🍉
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Wanted to share this. One of Kentucky’s best newspapers recently got gutted by McClatchy & I know several of the reporters who were laid off. If you can, please consider donating to them: 🥺🤍

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Donate to Support laid off Lexington Herald-Leader journalists, organized by Ryan Hermens
On Thursday, Sept. 10, 13 journalists were laid off from the Lexin… Ryan Hermens needs your support for Support laid off Lexington Herald-Leader journalists
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September 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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If you're wondering what happened in the tragic Saylor Hayes case, I'm here to help.

I've got a full timeline, including what happened during the search here in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and what led to her parents' arrests in Tennessee...
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Timeline: What led to Saylor Hayes’ parents being arrested after the child’s death in SC
Saylor Hayes’ parents were charged this week and extradited to South Carolina. Here’s what led to their arrests.
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September 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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NEW: We've got the latest on the Pawleys Island Community Church scandal and what's going on with one of 7 lawsuits filed against the South Carolina organization and its leaders... #news
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Embattled Pawleys Island-area church accused of removing evidence
Seven lawsuits have been filed against Pawleys Island Community Church and church leaders for allowing a sex offender to work on the campus.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Forgot to share this! We've got an update on the Massachusetts sovereign citizen who recently sued the state of South Carolina for $132M (payable in gold and silver coin). Here's my story: #news
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SC judge tosses sovereign citizen's $132M lawsuit. He’s not giving up.
The man who sued the state of South Carolina for $132 million, payable in gold and silver coin, has already had his case dismissed, but he’s not giving up.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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‼️ GUILTY ‼️

After 6 days of grueling testimonies & hours-long cross-examinations, a jury found Sean Page Jr. & Franklin Vereen-Price guilty of committing a deadly home invasion in Horry County, South Carolina. #news

Here's my story:
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‘Known gang members’ get sentenced for deadly SC home invasion. Here’s what the judge decided.
After grueling testimony and hours-long cross-examinations, two Horry County men were found guilty of murdering a Loris-area man during a 2023 home invasion.
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August 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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LIVE from Conway, South Carolina:

It's now Week 2 of the murder trial for Sean Page and Franklin Vereen-Price. The men are accused of committing a deadly home invasion back in 2023. I'm the only reporter following this case.

My most recent story:
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'Greed, envy, murder': Why a lost iPhone could be the key to a deadly SC home invasion case
A black iPhone has become a crucial piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case against two Horry County men on trial this week for a deadly 2023 home invasion.
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August 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Alright, Myrtle Beach area! I’m Out of Office until July 27. Try not to have any crazy breaking news while I’m gone👋🏻😁
July 17, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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NEW: A Pawleys Island, South Carolina church erupted in turmoil this week after authorities arrested a registered sex offender who was volunteering at a congregation with a nursery, preschool & elementary school. Here's our story: #news #breaking
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Pawleys Island church faces backlash after registered sex offender allowed to volunteer on campus
A Pawleys Island church erupted in turmoil this week after state authorities arrested a registered sex offender who was doing volunteer work for a congregation with a nursery, preschool and elementary...
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July 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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NEW: This story is haunting... More than 125 dogs were found dead and another 107 were removed from a property in an upscale community of Georgetown County, South Carolina. We've got the latest.😓� #dogs #animals
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'Unspeakable': Inside one of Georgetown County's largest animal hoarding cases
Last week, Kimberly and Ralph Moody were charged with failure to bury or properly dispose of a dead animal and animal torture after more than 125 dogs were found dead and another 107 were removed from...
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July 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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NEW: My friend & colleague Adam Benson dove DEEP into the world of the sovereign citizen movement for his new story. Read it here: #SouthCarolina #news #MyrtleBeach www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach...
A 'foreign diplomat of God' is suing South Carolina for $132M — payable in gold or silver
For legal scholars, Thomas Edward Humphrey's 239-page lawsuit is a textbook example of "paper terrorism" — a pillar of the sovereign citizen movement that's made headlines in South Carolina.
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July 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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NEW: The Georgetown Harbor is finally getting dredged!! No joke, locals have wanted this for nearly 20 years. Here are the details: #SouthCarolina #news 😎⛵
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Crews will soon begin dredging Georgetown County's harbor. Here's what locals can expect.
Starting this month, a nearly $4 million harbor dredging project will begin in Georgetown County. Work should be completed by early September.
www.postandcourier.com
July 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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NEW: The mother of a slain 13-year-old Horry County boy plans to testify against her boyfriend who is accused of killing the child. This case is just heartbreaking🥺 #SouthCarolina #news
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SC mother of slain 13-year-old boy will testify at her boyfriend's murder trial, prosecutors say
The mother of a slain 13-year-old Horry County boy plans to testify against her boyfriend — who is accused of killing the child.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Good morning, friends! Sorry for not posting enough on here. I've been busy covering crime & courts (as well as playing too much Red Dead Redemption 2🤠)

We've had some big stories while I've been gone! Here are some recent ones🧵⬇️

(Plus here's the last selfie I took after voting in the SC primary)
June 19, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Friendly reminder: The Carolina Country Music Fest is coming to Myrtle Beach this weekend!🤠🎸 Our business reporter Terry Massey has the latest on why Myrtle needs this festival. #SouthCarolina #news
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'It's about to get crazy': Carolina Country Music Fest kickstarts Myrtle Beach's summer economy
The 11th annual seaside country music showcase is expected to attract well over 100,000 attendees during the four-day event.
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June 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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NEW: Three years after a South Carolina grandmother was kidnapped and murdered, her family's wrongful death lawsuit against OnStar is heading to trial. Read my exclusive story here:
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A slain grandmother's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OnStar. It's headed to trial.
Three years after an Horry County grandmother was kidnapped and murdered, her family's wrongful death lawsuit against OnStar appears headed to trial.
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May 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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NEW: The FBI allegedly found child sexual abuse materials on the work computer of a mental health counselor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

What a surreal situation, especially since he's been a past expert witness in child abuse cases across the region😳
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SC counselor charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials. Attorney says he was framed.
A judge will soon decide if a Myrtle Beach mental health counselor will remain behind bars after the FBI allegedly found multiple files containing child sexual abuse materials on his work computer.
www.postandcourier.com
April 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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“It’s difficult to cover him in a way that conveys how unhinged he is. Journalists are trained to be like, ‘OK, what did he say that was newsworthy?’ So you convey that to your audience. But in reality, when you actually watch, you see he's full of hatred, lying constantly, and very incoherent.”
The man who watches Trump all day, every day
Aaron Rupar spends up to 80 hours a week following the US president, from meandering speeches to impromptu press conferences. He says it’s ‘pretty bleak’
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April 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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NEW: Horry County’s landfill expansion plan continues to draw sharp criticism from local residents as concerns mount over the project’s potential impact on area wetlands. #news #SouthCarolina
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Concerns continue to mount over Horry County’s proposed landfill expansion. County Council members are debating whether to approve funding for the project.
Concerns continue to mount over Horry County’s proposed landfill expansion. County Council members are debating whether to approve funding for the project.
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April 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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There have been some really sad and scary crime stories in the greater Myrtle Beach area this week. Let's go through them...🧵⬇️
April 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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NEW EXCLUSIVE. I spent the entire week covering the murder trial of Lashawn Jarrett, who gunned down 38-year-old Rhonda Harris during their Myrtle Beach trip back in 2022. This case was wild and tragic. Sending love to Rhonda's family🙏 Here’s my story:
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'Her life mattered': NC man gets life in prison for killing SC pharmacist during Myrtle Beach trip
A North Carolina man who shot and killed 38-year-old Rhonda Harris during a Myrtle Beach trip in 2022 has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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March 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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NEW EXCLUSIVE! One of the teens charged in a downtown Myrtle Beach shooting last summer insists he acted in self-defense and will have a "stand your ground" hearing next month. #SouthCarolina #news #truecrime
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NC teen arrested in downtown Myrtle Beach shooting asks for ‘stand your ground’ hearing
A North Carolina teen has been charged with shooting a gun on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach during an altercation with at least four other people last year. He was the only person injured.
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March 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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NEW: Another year, another kangaroo story. Didn't expect to have so many marsupial-involved assignments when I started working in South Carolina🦘
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SC man's death in kangaroo pen ruled an accident. Officials say the animal isn’t dangerous.
Nearly a year after an Horry County man's body was found in a kangaroo pen, officials have ruled his death an accident. Here's why.
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March 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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NEW: The iconic triangular Kozy Korner building in Myrtle Beach now finds itself at the center of a heated political debate. Read our team's story: #news #southcarolina
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Myrtle Beach’s former mayor says this landmark building can’t be saved. Why she’s facing pushback.
Former Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune has proposed tearing down the Kozy Korner building to make way for a mixed-use project in downtown. But she's facing pushback from those who want to see the ol...
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March 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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NEW: Myrtle Beach city officials spent nearly $8 million on consultants, law firms and other outside professional services during the last fiscal year, according to public records.
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Myrtle Beach spent nearly $8M on consultants and outside firms in a year, surprising some leaders
City officials spent nearly $8 million on consultants, law firms and other outside professional services during the last fiscal year, according to public records.
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March 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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I love seeing people use AI to create a simple video that they could’ve just filmed themselves🙃
March 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM