SC tax returns exposed by computer hacker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say someone hacked into the Department of Revenue, exposing about 3.6 million South Carolina tax returns.
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AP vet Davenport receives Order of the Palmetto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Associated Press reporter Jim Davenport has received South Carolina's highest civilian honor.
SC man serving life for 2 deaths wants new trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man serving life in prison for the murders of a South Carolina couple is asking for a new trial.
2 Bodies Found in River, May Be Missing Teens
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities have reportedly found a vehicle used by two missing Catawba County, N.C., teenagers under a highway bridge in South Carolina with two bodies inside.
Officer Wanted for Shooting Estranged Wife
WINNSBORO, S.C. (WOLO) -- The State Law Enforcement Division is searching for a Winnsboro Public Safety officer they say shot his estranged wife.
State Farmers Market provides Halloween fun
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With Halloween approaching, the State Farmers Market is offering kids a way to get geared up.
Juvenile justice professionals to meet at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Social workers and legal professionals involved in juvenile justice cases are meeting for their annual conference at the University of South Carolina.
Search for Stabbing Suspect Continues
Richland County Sheriff's Continue searching for a suspect accused of stabbing a man during a fight in Elgin.
Officials' Warning on Sandy: "Don't Be Stupid."
Tens of thousands of people in coastal areas have been ordered to evacuate their homes before Hurricane Sandy pounds the eastern third of the United States with life-threatening storm surges, forceful winds and rainfall that could cripple transportation and leave millions without power.
SC has 1st case of fungal meningitis tied to shots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Health officials are reporting South Carolina's first probable case of fungal meningitis linked to steroid shots for back pain.
Sandy approaching Northeast, residents on alert
As Hurricane Sandy loomed off the East Coast, some residents of New Jersey were warned to prepare for 7- to 10-day power outages, and portable generators are selling out all up and down the Atlantic Seaboard as people prepare for the worst.
Sandy bringing clouds, winds to Midlands
While officials in New York and the northeast portion of the nation are cautiously watching what could be a very serious weather situation, Sandy is scraping by the coast of South Carolina.
USC gets $5 million for McNair aerospace center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is announcing a $5 million gift from businesswoman Anita Zucker in a major boost for the school's aerospace research center.
SC man serving life for 2 deaths wants new trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A man serving life in prison for the murders of a South Carolina couple is asking for a new trial.
One Dead, One Arrested in Upstate Robbery Shooting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ One man has been killed and another arrested after an employee at a Greenville auto repair shop fired a gun as two men tried to rob the store.
Jury Finds Lugoff Man Guilty of Murder
The verdict's in. The jury has a 50-year-old Lugoff man guilty of murder and manufacturing meth.
Deputies Looking for Attempted Murder Suspect
Richland County deputies need your help finding a man wanted for attempted murder.
Police: Driver May Have Helpful Info in Deadly Hit-and-Run
Sumter Police want to know if you recognize the car in this photo.
Ford Taurus Investigated for Sticking Throttles
Some Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables are being investigated for sticking throttles.
SC Officials Monitor Sandy's Path
South Carolina Emergency officials continue to track the path of Hurricane Sandy. But forecasters say there's still quite a bit of uncertainty about the path that will be taken by Hurricane Sandy.
SC Hacked: What You Should Do Now
ABC Columbia News has information from state officials on the best ways to safeguard your personal information in the midst of a statewide hacking incident that is affecting nearly every South Carolina resident who filed his/her income tax returns in the state since 1998.
South Carolina Hacked
The South Carolina Department of Revenue, Governor Nikki Haley, SLED, and the Secret Service announced at a news conference Friday that approximately 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers were exposed in a cyber attack.
SC ed agency: $67M is cost for lost increases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's education agency estimates it could cost $67 million to bring teachers' salaries back on track following several years of frozen salary schedules.
Statues of colonial heroes unveiled in Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Two statues are being unveiled in Camden to honor men who helped the city more 250 years ago.
VP Nominee Paul Ryan in SC
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is spending time this week in deeply conservative states that he and White House hopeful Mitt Romney are almost certain to win.
