Shakes & Teas with a Cop

A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals from Premier Medical Laboratory Services in Greenville on charges related to an alleged multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. The accused face significant penalties if convicted but remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Two Midlands men have been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material following investigations led by South Carolina authorities. Both face felony charges with potential sentences up to ten years per count. The Attorney General’s Office will prosecute these cases.

There were 3,319 VA home purchase loans issued in South Carolina in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $1.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.