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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Authorities say an Abbeville County magistrate traded sex for favorable rulings.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Authorities say Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker allowed hand-picked inmates to live in a dorm, have televisions and an iPad, go on trips to the lake and spend holidays with his family.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is charged with misconduct in office.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says it can't release additional details about a former sheriff who pleaded guilty to wrongdoing.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin has been indicted by a state grand jury on a charge of misconduct in office.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  South Carolina's top prosecutor says he supports the public's right to know what its government is doing. But he draws the line when releasing information might jeopardize a criminal investigation.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has chosen a former Boeing security official as the new sheriff in Saluda County after Jason Booth's indictment and resignation.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard has been sentenced to 5 years probation and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to seven counts of violating state ethics laws shortly after indictments were handed down Friday afternoon.