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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Federal authorities are investigating a factory that supplies parts to nuclear power plants under construction in the Southeast over allegations that employees broke quality control rules and falsified records.

Friday, April 05, 2013  An investigation into how The Citadel handled a complaint that a former camp counselor molested boys finds no conspiracy on the part of the school, but instead shows an inadequate probe into the complaint.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Investigators are probing the deaths of two people killed in separate train collisions in Spartanburg County.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Ethics reform has been a major issue in South Carolina government for years, but state leaders are hoping to make major changes.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Petraeus scandal widens with Pentagon probe of top US general's emails to second woman

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  State police are not investigating allegations that a former South Carolina prosecutor abused several boys while he was their Boy Scouts leader decades ago.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A woman has been charged in an investigation of a former South Carolina sheriff now serving federal prison time for running a drug conspiracy.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Prosecutors say a 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to taking entry exams for other people at Piedmont Technical College.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  State police are investigating a teen's complaint that an Iva police officer assaulted him.

Friday, May 25, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is accusing House Speaker Bobby Harrell of inappropriately inserting himself into the House panel's probe into an ethics complaint against her.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The House Ethics Committee has asked for more employment information from South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley before deciding whether to reopen an ethics complaint against her.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The South Carolina House Ethics Committee is seeking more information as they consider whether to reopen an ethics complaint against Gov. Nikki Haley.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Authorities in Dorchester County have arrested 12 people and are looking for four others as the result of a probe into illegal drug and liquor sales in the county.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  A state representative is asking a legislative panel to reconsider its decision dropping ethics charges against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.