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SC Man Facing 20 years in $90M Ponzi Case

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A man accused of masterminding a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme will soon learn his fate. Ronnie Gene Wilson is being sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Greenville. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in July and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Former Camden city attorney takes plea deal

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the city attorney in Camden has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for dropping criminal charges in exchange for donations to the city police department's drug fund.

SC legislators postpone hearing on election mess

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State lawmakers have postponed a hearing to question Richland County voting officials about Election Day problems that included broken machines and hours-long lines that led some voters to abandon the polls altogether.

SC Fraud Detection & Prevention Summit

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis hosted a symposium Tuesday to help local and state officials, along with industry professionals, share strategies on safeguarding public information. This, in the midst of a statewide government security breach affecting millions of South Carolinians.

Candidate: New Richland County elections needed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican who lost his bid to unseat a Richland County councilman is calling for a new election, saying county officials intentionally used too few voting machines on Election Day.

SC public message on exposed tax returns confusing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A batch of emails released to The Associated Press and other media from Gov. Nikki Haley's office details the confusing response to the release of information on millions of taxpayers.

Columbia’s 34th Annual Veterans Day Parade Success

It's one of the largest events in the entire state of South Carolina to honor service men and women. ABC Columbia's Monique Williams has sights and sounds from the Capitol City's 34th annual Veterans Day Parade.

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