Anthony Briggs v. State - Non-Precedential Opinion

The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Anthony Briggs v. State. The court affirmed the PCR court's denial of post-conviction relief, finding trial counsel was not ineffective for failing to object to the solicitor's closing argument.

Melanie P. Hozey v. Alan L. Rutherfurd - Adverse Possession Case

The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a claim of adverse possession. The court found that the claimant failed to establish continuous, hostile possession for the required ten-year period. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

Jackson v. Rivers - Real Property Dispute

The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Carol Jenkins Jackson and Judy Sharon Jenkins Watkins v. Michael F. Rivers. The court affirmed in part and remanded in part the circuit court's order regarding fee simple absolute title to disputed real property.

Scherba v. Scherba - Divorce Decree Cross-Appeal

The South Carolina Court of Appeals addressed a cross-appeal in the divorce case of Scherba v. Scherba. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the family court's decree concerning alimony, child support, and attorney's fees.

State v. Jason B. Bell - Criminal Appeal

The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jason Bell for murder. The court addressed arguments regarding jury instructions, the admission of jail call recordings, and toxicology test results. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

State v. Lavon B. Julius - Criminal Appeal

The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Lavon B. Julius for murder and his sentence of life imprisonment without parole. The court found no error in the trial court's refusal to instruct the jury on voluntary manslaughter.

Media Advisory: European Council Meeting March 19-20, 2026

The EU Council has issued a media advisory for the European Council meeting scheduled for March 19-20, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme for the meeting, including sessions on foreign affairs, competitiveness, and the situation in Ukraine, and provides details for media access and accreditation.

António Costa Remarks on Economy and Quality Jobs

European Council President António Costa delivered remarks on the economy and quality jobs following a tripartite social summit. He highlighted upcoming EU leader decisions on strengthening European competitiveness, reducing dependencies, and ensuring fair working conditions.

Tripartite Social Summit Discusses Investment for Vibrant Economy

The EU Council held a Tripartite Social Summit discussing 'Investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs'. Leaders and social partners addressed closing investment gaps and reducing strategic dependencies, with a focus on economic competitiveness and job creation.

Demarcus Solvontez Davis v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Demarcus Solvontez Davis for murder and Level 3 felony robbery. The court addressed issues including the joinder of defendants for trial, challenges to peremptory strikes, prosecutorial remarks, sufficiency of evidence, and sentence appropriateness.