Politics & Government

UPDATE: Treasurer Curtis Loftis Released From Hospital

Checked himself in on Monday.

UPDATED TUESDAY 9 p.m.

Curtis Loftis announced via Twitter he had been released from the hospital.

UPDATED TUESDAY 3 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Columbiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Curtis Loftis' Chief of Staff, Bill Leidinger, issued the following statement on Tuesday regarding the treasurer's health:

“Early Monday morning, Treasurer Loftis was awaken by pains in his chest and down his arm. After consultation with his personal physician, Curtis was admitted to a Columbia area hospital where he remains at this hour though he may be discharged this afternoon. Doctors continue to run various tests and Curtis remains positive and upbeat. Meanwhile, the Treasurer’s Office continues to provide services to the citizens of our State whether it’s our 529 College Program, Palmetto Payback or the Treasurer’s notion of accountability and efficiency in how we collect and spend public dollars. Curtis also asked me to thank those who’ve sent prayers and good wishes during his hospital stay.”

Find out what's happening in Columbiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

------------------

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis checked himself into a hospital on Monday after experiencing chest pains. His spokesman told the Associated Press that Loftis submitted to a number of tests and is expected to be released on Tuesday.

Loftis, 54, has been in a long-running battle with the Investment Commission over issues of disclosure and transparency. He was elected in 2010 and announced he would seek a second term earlier this year.

Keep up with all of Patch's coverage of South Carolina politics by following us on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Columbia