Monday, November 19 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-11-19 22:30:25 GMT
One month ago the secret service called the state of South Carolina to say you've been hacked. An international hacker stole 4-million social security numbers and bank account information from state taxMore >>
One month after being hacked, South Carolina's first victims come forward.More >>
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) -
South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Jim Etter has tendered his resignation to the governor after a massive security breach left millions of taxpayers' information open to a foreign hacker.
Governor Nikki Haley announced Etter's resignation Tuesday during a news conference about the hacking incident which compromised 3.8 million South Carolina income tax filers and 700,000 businesses.
"Jim and I came to an understanding that we need a new set of eyes on the Department of Revenue," said Haley. "This was just the right time."
Haley said Etter will work with the department until December 31 to help with the transition.
South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority executive director Bill Blume will head the department on an interim basis.
Before being appointed to that position in July 2012, Blume had been the director of the South Carolina Retirement Systems.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:16:03 GMT
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A woman was found dead in the Little River area Wednesday afternoon after reports that she may have been shot, according to Horry County Police. HCPD spokesman Sgt. Robert KeglerMore >>
Horry County Police have one suspect in custody and are actively searching for 2 other people involved with a murder investigation in Little River.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:04:00 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs wants to inform consumers of some free and simple monitoring tools that can be used to protect against identity theft. The SCDCAMore >>
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs wants to inform consumers of some free and simple monitoring tools that can be used to protect against identity theft.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:47:57 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The McLeod Safe Kids Pee Dee/ Coastal will host the Kohl's Cares Safe Seats at the Beach on June 25 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Myrtle Beach Kohl's parking lot on Hwy 17 BypassMore >>
The McLeod Safe Kids Pee Dee/ Coastal will host the Kohl's Cares Safe Seats at the Beach on June 25 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Myrtle Beach Kohl's parking lot on Hwy 17 Bypass South.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:35:07 GMT
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - A Bennettsville woman who was arrested for homicide in 2011 after the death of her 3-year-old daughter pleaded guilty Friday to homicide by child abuse and unlawful neglect.AteliaMore >>
Atelia Hunt, mother of three-year-old Edna Hunt of Bennettsville, has taken the stand to testify against Mike Huckabee Jr. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:14:01 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The brand new multimillion-dollar terminal at Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is up and running. Now the big focus is what the future holds for the old terminal building. OnMore >>
The brand new multimillion-dollar terminal at Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is up and running. Now the big focus is what the future holds for the old terminal building.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:11:09 GMT
A K-9 with the Hanahan Police Department died after a training session on Tuesday night.More >>
The Hanahan Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The force's only K-9, named Shadow, died suddenly after a training session late Tuesday night. A week before the service dog's death, veterinarians gave the K-9 a clean bill of health at a yearly checkup.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:59:56 GMT
Aynor (WMBF) - Its been more than a decade since the building in the Cool Springs Business Park in Aynor has had a tenant but that will soon change. According to the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic DevelopmentMore >>
Its been more than a decade since the Cool Springs Business Park in Aynor has had a tenant, but that will soon change. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:32:54 GMT
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) - A change to the South Carolina state fire code will go in effect next month, aimed at saving more lives. On July 1, newly constructed houses and hotels that have gas-poweredMore >>
A change to the South Carolina state fire code will go in effect next month, aimed at saving more lives.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:31:42 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - A young child has died after being struck by a car in Laurinburg. Laurinburg Police spokesman Lt. Cliff Sessoms says the crash occurred at the intersection of Plant Road and ReaMore >>
A young child has died after being struck by a car in Laurinburg.More >>