Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:30:53 GMT
Justin Johnson (Source: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center)
RICHLAND, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child. Troopers say it happened on TuesdayMore >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:34:56 GMT
Liquid leaking from a trailer behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate part of the store Tuesday afternoon.According to the Lexington Police Department, Lexington County Fire andMore >>
Liquid leaking from a barrel on a delivery truck behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate the store Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:07:27 GMT
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.The incident happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. afterMore >>
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:16:17 GMT
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says Crimestoppers tips helpedMore >>
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:42:53 GMT
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong. One former gang member says he left that world behind in search of a betterMore >>
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong.More >>
By By SEANNA ADCOX
Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WIS) - South Carolina's tax collection agency will receive a $20 million loan to pay for the state's response to the hacking of millions of taxpayers' personal data.
The Budget and Control Board approved Wednesday letting the Revenue Department borrow from insurance reserves. It also approved hiring a consultant to help the state hire an expert on reorganizing computer security.
"My job is to do rapid response," said Gov. Nikki Haley. "We did that to get everyone protected. My next job is to make sure there's a cyber plan in place and not wait on the General Assembly to hash this out and to make sure things keep moving.
The loan covers decisions made by Gov. Haley and Revenue Director Jim Etter following the breach.
The state owes $12 million to Experian for credit monitoring and will spend $1.3 million to notify taxpayers. Other bills are coming from a public relations firm, legal firm and computer forensic experts.
The agency also expects to spend $5.6 million to encrypt stored data.
"The RFP allows us to bring in a consultant to say 'These are the best things we could do for good government to make sure we are protecting the taxpayers,'" said Haley. "I don't want to slow that down. I want to make sure we're doing everything we can."
The filings of 6.4 million residents and businesses were stolen.
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