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Accountant's report confirms WIS investigation

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An accounting firm's report into a high school's athletic booster club confirms what WIS uncovered in its investigation.

Pornographic email investigation: WIS asks for records, gets $30K bill instead Video included

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A WIS investigation into allegations that the Fairfield County administrator had disseminated pornography from his tax payer-funded computer has ended with a $29,395 Freedom of Information Act charge.

Day care undoing potty training? Mother claims it happened to her child Video included

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Nearly 225,000 children under 6 years old in South Carolina need child care.

Vehicle's black box leads to murder charge Video included

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The car you drive may have one and you may not even know it. Event data recorders collect several pieces of information seconds before a crash such as: speed, brake pressure, and seat belt use.

WIS Investigation: Booster club didn't follow its own rules Video included

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"with my son being a senior next year I was hoping to see him walk across the stage," said Michelle Swancey,  who took the same walk herself back in 1987.

Police using technology to help predict crime Video included

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If police cruisers came with crystal balls, prevention could flip to prediction.

Family offers reward after loved one dies in nursing home Video included

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As SLED agents continue working to track down the person or people who may know what happened to 90-year-old Margaret Parker, her children banded together and put up a $5,000 reward.

Son seeks justice, changes after mother dies in nursing home

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David Christmas lost his mother six months ago. He had spent years caring for her at his home before making a decision he says he regrets now.

SC's aging school buses costing taxpayers millions. Why? Video included

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Would you believe it if we told you some of the buses your children may be riding to school in have been around since Ronald Reagan was president?

In letter, Randy Scott alludes to personal "task" he must complete before return

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We're getting our first look at a letter Chief Randy Scott wrote to city officials to ask for his indefinite leave of absence.

Parent sues district over dress code, trespass notice

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One Sumter parent filed a lawsuit against a middle school after he said his son was bullied by school administration and given in-school suspension, while also placing the plaintiff on trespass notice.

Legislators question millions spent in DOR breach

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The governor's deputy chief of staff was on the hot seat Thursday, while he stood his ground against S.C. House representatives who questioned the governor's actions in the Department of Revenue breach.

First SC hacking victims come forward

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One month after being hacked, South Carolina's first victims come forward.

Danny Frazier audio shines a spotlight on senator and sheriff

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A secret audio recording of Lexington town councilman Danny Frazier gives a detailed look inside an underground video poker operation working inside Lexington County. A WIS investigation uncovers Frazier's political connections and whether those connections are allowing him to continue doing business. Click here to listen to Danny Frazier in his own words

What is being done about the Midlands' most dangerous intersections?

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Tens of thousands of drivers stream in and out of Columbia every day. If you're one of them, it's likely you've taken your chances through one of the city's 10 most dangerous intersections.

Hormone replacement to prevent aging: does it work?

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A brighter, happier mind.  Increased strength, stamina and energy. Regain the wonderful qualities of youth.

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