September 02, 2009
Former DSS Employee Pleads Guilty For Theft Of Program Funds
Another former Department of Social Services employee pleaded guilty to stealing funds from the South Carolina Department of Social Services as part of an ongoing investigation.
September 01, 2009
Clemson Councilwoman Accused In Cancer Scam, Colleagues Defend Her
Longtime Clemson city councilwoman, Elouise James, is accused of collecting money to pay for her daughter’s cancer treatment. Only problem: she was never sick.
Documents: Former Woodruff City Clerk Overpaid Herself $45,000
Personnel documents obtained by News Channel 7 show a fired city clerk/treasurer paid herself an extra $45,000 over three years.
August 31, 2009
Sanford Ethics Investigation Will Take 4-8 Weeks
The State Ethics Commission’s investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford will take four to eight weeks, with the governor being interviewed toward the end of the process.
August 30, 2009
DJ AM Autopsy Inconclusive, More Tests Ordered
Authorities don’t expect to know for weeks what killed celebrity disc jockey DJ AM, who was found dead in a Manhattan apartment.
August 28, 2009
Ethics Commission Confirms Ongoing Sanford Investigation
The head of the South Carolina Ethics Commission is confirming that an investigation of Gov. Mark Sanford’s travel has been going on for 10 days.
August 21, 2009
AP: Governor Sanford Did Not Report Dozens of Private Flights
An Associated Press investigation has found South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford took dozens of flights on private planes that he didn’t report despite a state law requiring him to disclose who paid for the travel.
August 20, 2009
Duncan Man Charged With Lewd Act on Child
Milford Grady Douglas, 69, has been charged by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office with sex/lewd act, committing or attempting lewd act upon a child under 16.
August 19, 2009
Deputy Accused of Trading Drugs For Sex
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Cooper was fired Tuesday after being accused of trading money and drugs for sex.
August 03, 2009
Results of Investigation Into Sheriff’s Deputy In Alleged Road Rage Released
Deputy will receive a letter of reprimand and several days without pay.
July 27, 2009
Bad Conditions Cited in Residential Care Facilities Report
A report has been released after a 14 month-long investigation titled, “No Place to Call Home” by the Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
July 24, 2009
Senator Begins Hearings about Governor’s Spending
Republican Sen. David Thomas of Fountain Inn will begin looking at how Sanford used state money on travel and any taxpayer money connections to his affair with woman in Argentina.
July 22, 2009
Anderson Sheriff’s Office Becomes Involved In County Council Allegations
Anderson County Sheriff John Skipper’s office became involved in the county council’s investigation into finances and legal matters.
June 27, 2009
Democractic Party Head in SC calls for Sanford Investigation by General Assembly
Carol Fowler, Chair of Democratic Party in SC is calling for an investigation, saying SC needs to know if Mark Sanford did anything criminal.
June 26, 2009
Gov. Sanford Speaks To 7 After Mtg With Cabinet
State senator Jake Knott says he has asked SLED to investigated the Governor and his office.
