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

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, 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.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Senate committee has whittled down a bill enabling residents to use gold and silver coins as currency.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Company aims to strike it rich by mining asteroids. Tycoons say gold and other minerals could be mined.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would give the state another form of legal tender.  Sen. David Thomas, a Republican from Greenville, wants to make gold and silver coins another option in the Palmetto State.  Lawmakers are calling it the Sound Money Legislation.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Some Horry County parents spoke at school board meeting over concerns about the graphic book "Push" that was turned into an Academy Award winning movie.  What do you think about keeping the book out of school libraries?

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Thieves can get around $4 a pound for copper at salvage yards.