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Ted Clifford

Ted Clifford

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Crime and Courts Reporter, The State

Columbia

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  • SLED charges former Lexington County Councilman charged with COVID relief fraud

    By Ted Clifford Verified| The State Verified A longtime Lexington County politician and lawyer, who was once accused of declaring “I am your king. I am your God” by a former employee who sued him for sexual harassment, has been charged with fraudulenty obtaining COVID relief funds from South Carolina. On Friday, Billy R. Oswald, 77, was charged with three counts of fraud related to the theft of funds from the state’s Disaster Unemployment Assistance fund in March 2020, according to warrants.

    By Ted Clifford Verified · The State

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • SLED charges former Lexington County Councilman charged with COVID relief fraud

    By Ted Clifford Verified| Yahoo Verified A longtime Lexington County politician and lawyer, who was once accused of declaring “I am your king. I am your God” by a former employee who sued him for sexual harassment, has been charged with fraudulenty obtaining COVID relief funds from South Carolina. On Friday, Billy R. Oswald, 77, was charged with three counts of fraud related to the theft of funds from the state’s Disaster Unemployment Assistance fund in March 2020, according to warrants.

    By Ted Clifford Verified · Yahoo

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • SLED charges former Lexington County Councilman charged with COVID relief fraud

    By Ted Clifford Verified| The State Verified A longtime Lexington County politician and lawyer, who was once accused of declaring “I am your king. I am your God” by a former employee who sued him for sexual harassment, has been charged with fraudulenty obtaining COVID relief funds from South Carolina. On Friday, Billy R. Oswald, 77, was charged with three counts of fraud related to the theft of funds from the state’s Disaster Unemployment Assistance fund in March 2020, according to warrants.

    By Ted Clifford Verified · The State

    Apr. 14, 2025

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The State

The State Newspaper is a leading morning daily newspaper based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded on February 18, 1891, by the Gonzales brothers, it has a rich history rooted in the political landscape of the state. The newspaper grew to become the largest in South Carolina by 1910 and has maintained its prominence through various expansions, including the acquisition of the Columbia Record in 1945. The State provides extensive coverage of local, national, and international news through both print and digital platforms. It publishes daily and on Sundays, focusing on news, sports, entertainment, and community events. The newspaper also offers advertising services, allowing local businesses to connect with a wide audience. With a reported revenue of approximately $53.4 million and around 267 employees, The State Newspaper plays a significant role in the local economy and community engagement.

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Founded: 1891