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Deputy hospitalized after being exposed to unknown substance

Source: RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. say a deputy is in the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance. Investigators say Master Deputy Rebekah Smith was patrolling the Broad River Rd. area Wednesday when she saw a suspicious person on Longcreek Drive. Deputies say Smith, who was wearing gloves patted the subject…