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Friday, April 05, 2013  A maximum-security men's prison in Pelzer is getting a new warden.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A Senate panel has advanced a bill putting oversight of prisoners, parolees, and those on probation in a single agency.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  SC Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Byars is expected to make a full recovery and eventually return to his job. Haley's spokesman declined to provide any additional information on Byars' health.  Haley named Bob Ward as acting director until then. Ward has been at the agency for 29 years and has previously served as interim director.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  South Carolina's prison system has eliminated a more than $7 million deficit with furloughs and insurance savings.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  The state Senate on Thursday approved former judge Bill Byars, Lillian Koller, Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert St. Onge, Former Army Col. Kevin Shwedo and Bob Toomey.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley's choice to lead South Carolina's juvenile justice agency is facing an interview from a legislative panel.