Former SC state Rep. Viers pleads guilty to money laundering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina House member could spend up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal money laundering charge.
Former state Rep. Thad Viers agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors and admitted guilt on Tuesday. The Myrtle Beach Republican had pleaded not guilty to 14 charges.
Federal prosecutors say Viers helped hide the assets of a Conway construction company that defaulted on its contract to do paving work on Interstate 95 in 2008, then lied about it to federal IRS agents.
Company owner Marlon Weaver pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2013.
Viers resigned from the South Carolina House after a 2012 arrest on charges he harassed a former girlfriend.
Mount Pleasant teen charged with stabbing boyfriend
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A 19-year-old woman from Mount Pleasant is charged with murder and possession of a knife during a violent crime in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.
Authorities tell area media outlets that Madisen Rene Stroupe is charged in the incident that happened Monday night at a Mount Pleasant apartment. Police say the stabbing resulted from an argument.
Stroupe appeared before a magistrate on Tuesday but it was not clear if she has an attorney. The name of the victim has not yet been released by the coroner.
Myrtle Beach meetings focus on next month's Bikefest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County officials are holding the first of three meetings to let the public and businesses know about safety plans for Atlantic Beach Bikefest next month.
The first meeting is being held on Wednesday in Myrtle Beach followed by two more next Tuesday.
Last year, three people were killed and seven wounded in violence during the Memorial Day weekend on the Grand Strand. Officials have developed a safety plan and this year a 23-mile, one-way traffic loop will help control traffic at night during the weekend.
Tens of thousands come to the beach not only for Bikefest, but for Military Appreciation Days and the traditional start of summer.
A $50,000 social media campaign is underway urging visitors to respect the community and obey the law.