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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  After years of growing financial and ethical issues at South Carolina State University, state lawmakers voted to removed four members from the school's Board of Trustees; including Chairman Dr. Walter Tobin.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The House has passed a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A North Charleston couple has been charged in the death of their 3-year-old daughter last month.

Monday, April 22, 2013  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans an opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The attorney for Sen. Robert Ford says the ethics charges against the 64-year-old Charleston Democrat stem from bookkeeping errors.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has found probable cause that Sen. Robert Ford committed multiple ethics violations.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina representatives are taking another week off next month.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Supreme Court is trying to sort out a wrenching adoption case involving a Native American child, a biological father who first renounced any interest in her and adoptive parents who were eventually ordered to hand her over to the father.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The 18th annual Columbia International Festival kicked off Saturday at the State Fairgrounds Saturday.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Dozens say they are concerned about not receiving money owed to them.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The former Miss Sprint Cup removed after nude photos of her surfaced on the Internet is back at Darlington Raceway as "The Lady in Black."