How the Alex Murdaugh trial has affected court access in South Carolina
Coverage of the trial has expanded beyond the local news and spawned a media frenzy, wall-to-wall coverage and dozens of podcasts and YouTube videos.
How two friends struck a deal to merge Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet with an Alabama firm
A friendship forged by a love of music led to Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merging with an Alabama practice to create a national firm.
Columbia couple charged with tax evasion
A Columbia couple has been arrested by agents from the S.C. Department of Revenue and charged with tax evasion
South Carolina woman sentenced for unemployment insurance fraud
Diana B. Jordan and accomplices were arrested for the fraud in 2015 but trial was delayed because of the pandemic and not held until Jan. 11, according to
Charlotte law firm plans new office in Greenville
Sodoma Law, a full-service family law firm that works in divorce and custody cases, is opening an office in Greenville.
Former U.S. Postal Service employees indicted for PPP fraud
The scheme involved as many as 400 fraudulent PPP loan applications, the majority of which were for applicants in South Carolina.
Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merges with Alabama firm, rebrands
The new firm, to be called Maynard Nexsen, will be led by the managing shareholder of the Alabama firm, and will have 23 offices across the country.
Columbia woman charged with tax evasion
A Columbia woman was arrested by S.C. Department of Revenue agents on Dec. 28 and charged with two counts of tax evasion. Victoria C. Nelson, 33, of Columbia, is accused of filing fraudulent state Individual Income Tax returns while in
Florence couple pleads guilty to unemployment fraud scheme
A Florence couple, as well as family members from Florida and New York, have all pleaded guilty for their role in a nationwide unemployment fraud conspiracy, according to
4 indicted on PPP fraud charges
Four defendants have been charged for their alleged roles in a fraud scheme related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program that involved nearly 100 people nationwide, including residents of Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina
Myrtle Beach club operator charged with tax evasion
The operator of a Myrtle Beach gentleman's club has been arrested and charged with four counts of tax evasion. David Joseph Bean, 68, of Myrtle Beach, operated Seaboard Ventures Inc., doing business as Derriere's Gentleman's Club
Wyche celerates a century of practice by donating to fellowship
Wyche is celebrating a century of practicing law by providing the cash for someone in the state to take part in one of South Carolina’s most prestigious and unique fellowship programs.