Ex-State board member among three plead guilty in public corruption case
Three men including former South Carolina State University board member Phillip Mims pleaded guilty to bank fraud and conspiracy in Charleston federal court. Wright, Mims, and Williams used loan and public funds for unrelated expenses, including a $5,000 payment to a municipal employee and financing a separate venture with a $3.3 million loan. Sentencing set with potential up to 35 years. probe linked to former chairman Jonathan Pinson is noted.
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South Carolina senators hear public on health care bill
About 30 speakers testified at a Columbia hearing on a House passed health care bill aimed at limiting the federal law in South Carolina. Senator Tom Davis will use input and expert analysis to shape a likely January debate and potential changes.
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Health care law sparks public comments on ACA impact
Former state senator and executive director of the South Carolina Alliance of Health Plans urged critiques against the attorney general suing over health care law. Ritchie questioned harm from cancellations and job losses while attendees described rising costs, loss of coverage, and reduced hours under the law.
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