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Michael Slager wants Trial Moved out of Charleston in Walter Scott Shooting Case

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A former police officer who shot a motorist running away from a traffic stop in South Carolina wants his murder trial moved out of Charleston. Attorneys for Michael Slager filed a motion Tuesday saying a survey found 85 percent of people in Charleston County had seen bystander video of the North Charleston officer shooting Walter Scott in…
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Free Flu Shots at Midlands Library

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Health experts say now is the time to get that flu shot, and the Richland County Public Library wants to help you, for free. Library officials say they will host FREE flu-shot clinics in partnership with Walgreens Pharmacy each Wednesday in October and November. No sign-up is necessary.  Ages 12 and over.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or…
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Operation Thank You at SC State Fair

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed to the South Carolina State Fair, you have a chance to say Thank You to some of the Midlands bravest. Local Non Profit “Operation Thank you” is at the ABC Columbia boot at the fair. They’re giving fair goers the chance to sign a thank you card for a deployed service member, veteran or military…
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Hacked Emails show Columbia Mayor Benjamin on Clinton’s Possible VP List

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to an email released today, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on a list of potential Vice Presidential candidates floated by the Clinton campaign manager, John, Podesta, back in March. The information, according to an email, released by Wikileaks. Also on the list, names like Bill and Melinda Gates, Bernie Sanders and Eric Holder. Categories: Local News, National News,…