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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Authorities say an Abbeville County magistrate traded sex for favorable rulings.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two more people have been indicted for their alleged roles in a multi-million Ponzi scheme in South Carolina.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A Georgia company has been indicted related to a 2009 ammonia leak that killed a woman in Swansea.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The South Carolina House has approved a bill returning control of court dockets to prosecutors.

Friday, January 18, 2013  A South Carolina sheriff is appearing in court after authorities say he took kickbacks on repairs for county vehicles.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A man facing weapons and conspiracy charges in a string of Lowcountry holdups over several years has pleaded guilty in federal court.

Friday, December 07, 2012  A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients.

Monday, November 19, 2012  A man already serving a prison term in South Carolina now faces a capital murder charge after his indictment on charges related to the fatal shooting of an off-duty Norfolk police officer in Virginia Beach.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The Lexington attorney charged with extorting more than $1 million from clients has been given a delay in his case.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Federal authorities have indicted 18 Beaufort-area residents in a drug ring accused of selling cocaine and prescription pills.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The mayor of the Orangeburg County town of Norway has been indicted on charges of misconduct in office and nepotism.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Federal authorities have arrested several dozen people as part of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has chosen a former Boeing security official as the new sheriff in Saluda County after Jason Booth's indictment and resignation.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  From a proposed penny sales tax to our next Palmetto Idol, here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for you.