re: LSU approves new Kappa Sigma house

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Kappa Sigma was just banned from Carolina for 5 years

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Kappa Sigma fraternity has withdrawn the charter for its University of South Carolina chapter after investigations found hazing, alcohol abuse and controlled-substance violations by 81 members, according to an email obtained by The State.

The fraternity also is looking at unapproved spending of $4,000 to pay members’ legal fees and $17,000 to repay the chapter’s treasurer for a loan, according to the email from Kappa Sigma executive director Mitchell Wilson. National fraternity officials also are examining cash withdrawals from chapter accounts where there was no documentation on how the money was spent.

Police reported prescription drugs were being distributed out of a Devine Street house where some Kappa Sigma members live, the email said. The same house, raided by Columbia and USC police on Oct. 20, was the site of the alleged hazing violations.

The fraternity chapter can return to USC in 2019, the email said.

In August, Kappa Sigma finished a three-year probation, stemming from incidents of 2011 alcohol use during pledge recruitment. One event also included strippers.

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