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From the Office of the Attorney General
Sep 25, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Wyman Troy Manuel, 57, of Hartsville, Frederick John Vazquez, 26, of Darlington, and Ronald Dewitt Cress, 69, of Florence, on five total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Sep 24, 2026
While Kratom is regulated in South Carolina, the hard truth is these products can be purchased by those with dangerous intent to lace them with synthetic opioids like fentanyl and cychlorphine.
Sep 23, 2026
The grants are being awarded to private non-profit organizations, sheriff’s offices, police departments, solicitor’s offices, and state agencies.
Sep 23, 2026
Joanne Claus, 70, of Bishopville, S.C., is charged with stealing Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen from five residents of a long-term care/rehab facility where she worked.
Sep 22, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Luis Alfonso Lopez, 28, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Sep 22, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Elmer Niemes, 79, on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Sep 18, 2026
The settlement is with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
Sep 16, 2026
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an Oklahoma law that banned school employees from teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another.
Sep 16, 2026
The Office of Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Peter Salerno, IV, 23, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.