South Carolina News

State Attorney General Alan Wilson wants two law firms, accused of making pay-to-play political contributions in other states, to monitor transactions in South Carolina's multi-billion-dollar retirement system. Wilson received $12,000 in campaign contributions from one of the firm's partners in 2010 although he says that money played no role in his recommendation.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley urged state senators Wednesday to move swiftly to pass legislation meant to limit lawsuits, warning that she will be grading them on it. Haley put a time limit on what she wants, saying the Senate needs to pass a bill capping punitive damages next week, following the budget debate. She called it essential to her job- recruitment efforts.