Report: Gov. Fires Head of State Accident Fund, Requests Investigation

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster fired the head of the State Accident Fund Tuesday and demanded an investigation into whether she violated any laws by allegedly steering a $600,000 contract to her husband’s company, according to a report by the Post and Courier. “In addition to removing the director immediately, I have requested that Inspector General Brian Lamkin conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether criminal violations of state law have occurred,” the governor said in a statement. “This is key toward maintaining the public’s confidence in ...