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Deputy charged with illegally getting prescription

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Sumter County's sheriff says one of his deputies illegally obtained prescription drugs, likely for an injury suffered when he was shot on duty seven years ago.

Police: Woman Injured in Columbia Apartment Shooting

One woman is taken to the hospital following a shooting at Columbia Garden Apartments.

Police ID Suspect in Number of Columbia Robberies

Columbia Police say they now know an armed suspect's name, thanks to your help.

Magnetic Buckyballs Toys Discontinued

If you have Buckyballs or Buckycubes as your office secret Santa request this year, you'd better buy them yourself.

Weekend Traffic Advisories for Downtown Columbia

Drivers, you may encounter some road blocks when heading out this weekend.

New Evidence in Gabbie Swainson Case

The Richland County Sheriff's Department on Friday unveiled what they say is new evidence in the case of missing teen, Gabrielle Swainson.

Ireland's consul general speaks on bank crisis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ireland's first consul general in the United States is set to speak on the current European banking and credit crisis.

Country with the Morning Rush

He's heard by many listeners every morning on 97.5 WCOS, but do you know what happens behind the scenes on the Morning Rush? Learn more in this ABC Columbia special.

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HACKED TAX RETURNS-GOVERNOR

SC businesses asked to enroll in credit monitoring

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Businesses filing South Carolina tax returns since 1998 are invited to sign up for a credit monitoring service.

Winnsboro officer sought in shooting wounds self

WINNSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A Winnsboro public safety officer being sought after his estranged wife was shot and wounded is hospitalized with what's called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Winnsboro officer sought in shooting wounds self

WINNSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A Winnsboro public safety officer being sought after his estranged wife was shot and wounded is hospitalized with what's called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Man arrested after 10-year-old girl fondled

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a 56-year-old man tried to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl while she was out trick-or-treating in Columbia.

Officer-Involved Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Columbia Police officer is involved in a shooting incident with a suspect while responding to an overnight domestic violence call.

Haley: Agencies to help people sign up for service

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has directed her Cabinet to come up with creative ways to help South Carolina residents sign up for a credit monitoring service offered through the state.

SC tourism group changes name, gets new president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina tourism lobbying group whose president killed himself earlier this year is changing its name and getting a new leader.

Consumer advocates: Alert service won't stop theft

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A credit monitoring service offered to taxpayers after a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency will not prevent account fraud, nor will it alert victims to all types of identity theft.

SC law limits payout in hacking lawsuit to $600K

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One lawsuit already has been filed against South Carolina's revenue department over a hacking scandal that officials say affects millions of tax returns.

Haley scraps Romney campaigning after hacking

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has canceled last-minute campaigning plans for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to focus on an investigation into hacking of state records.