MORNING HEADLINES | The state Supreme Court has suspended S.C. Rep. Marvin Pendarvis’s license to practice law after a former client accused him of forging his signature to settle a lawsuit without permission.
In the written order, the court said Pendarvis couldn’t practice law until it lifted the order. It appointed another lawyer to take over Pendarvis’ client files and related business.
Last month, Pendarvis was accused of settling a lawsuit without a client’s permission, forging that client’s signature and attempting to pay off the man when he learned what happened. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating malpractice claims.
According to the Associated Press, Pendarvis “is running for a fifth term in the House from his North Charleston district. He has no competition either in June’s Democratic primary or the November general election.”
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CP NEWS: Boeing whistleblower’s March death was suicide, coroner finds. A Boeing whistleblower found dead in his parked car outside of a West Ashley hotel two months ago died of suicide, the Charleston County Coroner’s office ruled Friday.
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Folly Beach library to reopen today. Renovations to the library will be unveiled today.
Delayed port opening Monday could impact traffic. Officials are warning of Monday morning traffic problems after the announcement of a delayed opening at S.C. Ports due to software issues.
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