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Friday, May 17, 2013  A Laurens County jury has found a Gray Court man guilty of murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The former manager of an investment firm in Easley has pleaded guilty to fraud charges.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Federal prosecutors say a man who filed more than 600 fraudulent tax returns for gang members and other people has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A 32-year-old former McDonald's store manager has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for setting up a robbery at his restaurant that ended with an employee being killed.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two former executives of a company that reconditioned football helmets and other gear are scheduled in court in New Jersey on charges of swindling dozens of schools in 12 states.

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary says South Carolina's high court should overturn a multi-million-dollar penalty over deceptive drug marketing, in part because no one in the state was hurt.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing the grandmother of his daughter and setting her body on fire.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  An 18-year-old man charged in the killing of a pizza deliveryman is facing 20 years in prison.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A Florida developer has pleaded guilty to his role in an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.

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

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Florida developer has been charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A discussion over who should control South Carolina's court schedules is heading for the state Legislature.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A former trustee at South Carolina State University accused of using his influence in exchange for a Porsche and other favors wants the government to share evidence against him.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against a Clover man who shot and killed his brother last month.