Man gets 5 years for tax fraud involving gangs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man who filed more than 600 fraudulent tax returns for gang members and other people has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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SC House panel advances ethics reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel has advanced a bill that increases politicians’ income disclosure, steps up penalties for ethics violations and eliminates legislative ethics panels.
High Court Wrestles with Indian Adoption Dispute
The Supreme Court is trying to sort out a wrenching adoption case involving a Native American child, a biological father who first renounced any interest in her and adoptive parents who were eventually ordered to hand her over to the father.
Gabbie Swainson Honored During Senior Night
It’s been nearly a year since Gabbie Swainson disappeared from her Richland County home, but the amount of time she’s been gone has not stopped family or friends from keeping her in their hearts and minds.
Abbeville County judge indicted for misconduct
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say an Abbeville County magistrate traded sex for favorable rulings.
Tree Trimmer Dies After 60-Foot Fall in Upstate
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) _ The Anderson County coroner says a tree trimmer was not using safety equipment when he plunged more than 60 feet to his death.
Former Governor Sanford Trespassed?
A lawyer says ex-South Carolina Gov.
Mark Sanford trespassed at his ex-wife’s home and he has been ordered to appear in court two days after his special congressional election.
Terror in Boston: South Carolina on Alert
South Carolina authorities are in contact with Federal authorities after the terror in Boston Monday, that killed three people and injured more than one hundred others.
GA, SC lawmakers to work on Savannah River issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawmakers from Georgia and South Carolina are pledging to hold additional meetings to discuss water issues along the Savannah River.
Half-naked woman arrested at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was charged with disorderly conduct after she took off most of her clothes during an anti-litter rally at the Statehouse.
