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Thursday, November 01, 2012  The lobbying organization representing South Carolina's hospitality industry has a new leader and a new name.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $400,000 from the South Carolina Hospitality Association has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group and prosecutors said she had a sexual relationship with the director who killed himself.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Suicide counselors shed light on what to look for in suicidal individuals

Thursday, March 08, 2012  An independent audit of the South Carolina Hospitality Association has revealed nearly $400,000 missing from the association's accounts, according to a source close to the investigation. A Columbia accounting firm hired by the association conducted the forensic audit.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Officials with a lobbying organization at the center of a federal investigation surrounding hundreds of thousands of dollars which led to the suicide of its founder plan to hold a news conference.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott issued a statement Friday to assure citizens the city is safe. His department has come under fire because it took officers ten days to find the body of South Carolina Hospitality Association President Tom Sponseller in the garage of his office building.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Richland County officials say the president of South Carolina's Hospitality Association died around the same time he was reported missing more than a week ago.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Federal officials have confirmed that they are investigating several hundred thousand missing from the South Carolina Hospitality Association.

Friday, February 24, 2012  NewsChannel 15 has learned the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has immediately ceased any further payments to the Hospitality Association of South Carolina, pending an investigation into the state association's finances.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Police are hoping that tips that continue to stream in will yield information about a missing South Carolina executive.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  A candlelight vigil for missing lobbyist Tom Sponseller is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the State House in Columbia.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Police Chief Randy Scott said Sunday that officers are looking for 61-year-old Tom Sponseller.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Bars and restaurants would be required to set up recycling plans under a proposal being considered by South Carolina lawmakers.