CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge is considering whether Charleston church shooting defendant Dylann Roof should go to trial in state court before his federal trial. His state trial on murder charges is currently set for January but prosecutor Scarlett Wilson wants the state to try Roof before his November federal trial on hate crimes and other counts. Circuit Judge…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Several state agencies are joining with private groups to try to reduce food waste in South Carolina. The groups are announcing the “Don’t Waste Food S.C.” campaign Wednesday at Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia. The Commerce Department, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Agriculture Department are working with Feeding America which represents…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is releasing some tips on what to do at a traffic stop. · Immediately pull over to the nearest right-hand edge or curb of the roadway. · Pull your car over as close as possible to the curb of the roadway and stay clear of any intersections. · Stop and remain in such…
(CNN) – A recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the U.S. were for kids under six years old, many of them suffering serious nervous system and heart symptoms. Pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu says, “A can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine,…
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday that this is the second time Michael and Shea Bradley have faced charges for trafficking counterfeit merchandise. After authorities seized more than $200,000 in counterfeit goods from their shop last week, Lott is looking to make this a federal case. Forty-five boxes filled with fake name brand items….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered her Cabinet agencies to audit employees’ use of taxpayer-funded phones, computers and vehicles. The executive order requires the agencies to complete their inventory and report any potential savings by Dec. 31. It specifies the review must include cellphones, landline phones, desktop printers, laptops and state vehicles. Asked whether there…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed to a University of South Carolina Athletic event, you might want to leave the purse and bookbag at home. The University Athletics Department is now implementing a clear bag policy for all ticketed athletic events. The policy will take effect in the 2016-17 season. According to officials, the policy will limit the size and…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Suspects wanted by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office wanted more than chicken after breaking into the local Chick-fil-A early Monday. Police say surveillance cameras captured the pair crawling across the floor of the St. Matthews Road eatery just after 4 a.m. The suspects broke a window to gain entry to the store and are seen making their way to an…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An 18-year-old man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for an alleged burglary in May. Authorities say Jacobi Scott broke the rear window of a home in the 3900 block of May Drive on Tuesday, May 24 and stole the victim’s cell phones, a Coach wallet, and numerous prescribed medications. Scott is 6’ 2”…
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