South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Columbia, selected R.V. Kuhns...

South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Columbia, selected R.V. Kuhns as investment consultant to the $21 billion South Carolina Retirement System, subject to approval by the full board June 15 and contingent on due diligence by the board staff, said Michael Sponhour, spokesman. The choice was based on the board's investment committee's recommendation. Current consultant Mercer Investment Consulting's contract expires at the end of June and will be renewed if Kuhns' hiring is not finalized.