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Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to his role in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A man accused of masterminding a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides says a generous gift from a South Carolina businesswoman and philanthropist will provide support for the school's new research center for the aerospace industry.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A $1 million bond is set for a man charged as part of a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme in Upstate South Carolina.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A man charged in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that involved buying silver is set to be sentenced.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A second man has been indicted in what prosecutors say was a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme involving precious metals.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A former Anderson County councilman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges in connection with a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A court-appointed attorney has begun sifting through the assets of a former Anderson County council member accused of running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Monday, June 11, 2012  The former Anderson County councilman accused of running a multi-million dollar precious metals Ponzi scheme is facing more legal troubles. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission last week charged Ronnie Wilson with fraud.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009  The multi-million dollar mystery has been solved. One winner and one big jackpot. It's the largest lotto pay out in state history. Solomon Jackson Jr. is the big winner. He's kept the nation in suspense for more than a week. He came forward this afternoon with long time friend and Columbia attorney I.S. Leevy Johnson. He didn't have much to say but Jackson admits he's a lucky man. One in 95 million people lucky, those are the odds of winning that jackpot. There's a better chance of getting a royal flush, getting struck by lightning or even getting attacked by a shark than winning that powerball.