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SC Consumer Affairs releases You Tube Video on ID Theft

Aiming to protect you against Identity theft, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is releasing a "You Tube" video.

Officials discuss ways to keep SC kids safe online

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials assigned with the task of keeping South Carolina's children safe online are talking with some grandparents about how they can help.

SC officials unveiling Bethune license plate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina educator and civil rights leaders is being honored with a license plate.

Hostage Victim to Appear on Dr Phil

A little boy taken hostage from his Alabama school bus will appear on Doctor Phil.

Harrison jumps into race to lead SC Democrats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former executive director of the U.S. House Democratic Caucus wants to be the new director of the South Carolina Democratic Party.

AG's office again won't release sheriff's records

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says it can't release additional details about a former sheriff who pleaded guilty to wrongdoing.

Education panel: SC improvement not fast enough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina's education oversight panel says innovation is crucial to improving student performance.

Police: Man Exposes Himself to 10-Year-Old Girl

Another report of indecent exposure in Columbia...

Report: US Shark Attacks Hit New High

Shark attacks in the US reached a new high last year, according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File.

Flu Causes Blood Donation Shortages

It's something some of us might take for granted, the need for blood. The American Red Cross says not everyone is rolling up their sleeves.

2 Charged with Murder in Lancaster Shooting

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have charged two people with murder in the shooting death of a man in Lancaster last month, including the woman who took the victim to the hospital.

Colbert Busch picks up opponent's endorsement

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Elizabeth Colbert Busch has picked up a key endorsement in her race for an open South Carolina congressional seat.

Hamm: "We have a constitutional right to vote."

Richland County Election Commission Attorney, Steve Hamm took on Election Day in Richland County during a speech to the Columbia Rotary Club.

Lifesaver Blood Drive:Tuesday and Wednesday

You will soon have a chance to step up to the plate and make a difference in someone else's life. The City of Columbia will host its annual "Lifesavers Blood Drive," this week on February 12th & 13th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Local Priests Shocked by Pope's Resignation

A spokesperson for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, which comprises the entire state of South Carolina, says this unprecedented resignation announcement from Pope Benedict caught everyone by surprise.

Off Duty Firefighter Killed in Crash

A Columbia firefighter was killed in an accident Sunday night.

SC Guard unit wrapping up Afghan agriculture help.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural team in Afghanistan has built teaching centers and reached out to help more than 300 farmers during its yearlong deployment.

Education Panel: SC Schools Not Making the Grade

According to a new report, South Carolina is falling short of its educational goals.

SC Dept. of Revenue Initiates Fraud Prevention Program

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Think twice before lying on your income tax filings. Monday the Department of Revenue announced a new security safeguard measure to help prevent fraud-related individual income tax filings. For tax returns that are questionable, the department will mail…