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$1.8 billion Boondoggle Claims Another
| January 25, 2025
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 25, 2025: we talk with Sen. Larry Grooms as we continue our look at the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy that has claimed another state financial official; we also look at some moves up in Washington this past week involving our delegation; and more!
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The State House Gavel: Auditor resigns amid $1.8B saga, DNC chair forum in SC
| January 24, 2025
It's Friday and the second legislative week is done. And if you thought Week 1 was a doozy, this week was too. Before we get into all the hubbub from the Statehouse, we want to say thank you for reading The State House Gavel.
SC auditor tangled up in $1.8B accounting error resigns
| January 23, 2025
The state auditor tangled up in South Carolina's $1.8 billion accounting error has resigned. Auditor George Kennedy resigned by letter to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, otherwise known as SFAA, Thursday morning by letter.
The State House Gavel: SC Senate gets a new portrait, 2026 gov race heats up
| January 23, 2025
It's Thursday. Snow and ice upended most legislative hearings Wednesday, and we've already seen a couple of cancellations for Thursday due to the residual conditions. As we reported already, the Legislature never intended this week to be filled with floor debates, only legislative hearings.
Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor
Meg Kinnard/Associated Press
| January 22, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is "seriously considering" a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
Former Chester County sheriff, deputy released from federal prison
| January 22, 2025
Former Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood and former Deputy Johnny Neal were released from federal custody on Jan. 17, ahead of their original projected release date, Jan. 23.
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