Ex HomeGold executive jailed 20 years for investor fraud
Ronald Sheppard, former HomeGold chief, sentenced to 20 years for securities fraud conspiracy and obtaining property by false pretenses after leading a scheme that defrauded about 8 000 investors of millions. The case tied to HomeGold and Carolina Investors collapse that wiped out roughly 275 million dollars in losses.
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Lexington County
Camper rescued from island fire faces misdemeanor charge
Freddie W. Perdue Jr., 25, started a campfire on Waites Island near North Myrtle Beach that spread to two acres. He texted for help, was rescued by boat crew and 911, and now faces a misdemeanor for negligently allowing fire to spread. He could face up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine.
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Coastal Carolina University
Steve Kelsey
Kelsey
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Chris Hole
Sanford nominates senator to head S C Insurance Dept
Gov. Mark Sanford named Sen. Scott Richardson of Hilton Head Island to run the South Carolina Insurance Department amid coastal insurance crisis fears. Richardson, a former insurer and current real estate executive, would replace Eleanor Kitzman who resigned after governor pressure. He seeks less regulation to let private insurers address coastal policy gaps. Confirmation by the Senate is pending, with Richardson retaining his seat for now.
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Mark Sanford
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Scott Richardson
Eleanor Kitzman
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Kitzman
Joel Sawyer
Coast insurer costs urged to be addressed by governor
Spartanburg AP reports coastal tourism leaders pressed Gov. Mark Sanford to keep insurance available and affordable along the coast. Doug Wendel of Burroughs & Chapin warned of safety costs if premiums rise and some insurers drop policies amid hurricane risk. Sanford conference included 15 industry officials amid calls for wind pool subsidies or expansion.
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Mark Sanford
Doug Wendel
Burroughs & Chapin Co. Inc
Myrtle Beach
Sanford
Wendel
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