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Thursday, June 13, 2013  South Carolina's pension fund investments are expected to post double-digit earnings for the current fiscal year.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  South Carolina retirees say they have a right to know how a settlement between the treasurer's office and the Bank of New York affects the trust fund that pays their pensions.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The ongoing feud between South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the commission that oversees retirees' pension fund has put tens of thousands of dollars in lawyers' pockets.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The president of the State Retirees Association says South Carolina's settlement with the Bank of New York Mellon seems like a bad deal for retirees.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space has advanced to the Senate floor.

Monday, February 18, 2013  South Carolina's pension fund investments rebounded in the second half of last year, pushing earnings above 12 percent for 2012 after fees.

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

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Right now, the President George W. Bush era tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year, if no new deal is reached.

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  South Carolina's pension fund investments have generated far less over the past year than hoped, but officials say there's no cause for alarm.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says that the market demand for tires is amazing, based on recent major tire manufacturing investments in South Carolina.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  South Carolina Retirement Investment Commission Executive Director Bob Borden said Thursday he only learned of the plan when it was reported in the media in August.

Friday, August 26, 2011  South Carolinal, to hire lawyers to monitor investments, retirement system, waste, fraud and abuse, Attorney General Alan Wilson, investment portfolio, Treasurer Curtis Loftis

Friday, April 29, 2011  Amazon vice president Paul Misener says he doesn't expect negotiations to continue and 1,250 jobs and over $100 million in investments will go elsewhere.