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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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States Seek to Reassure Voters, Tighten Poll Security

ABC Columbia Staff

(AP)–Facing unprecedented warnings of a “rigged” election from Donald Trump, state officials around the country are rushing to reassure the public. Some are also taking subtle steps to boost security at polling places because of the passions whipped up by the race. Officials in South Carolina, for example, are asking law enforcement to increase patrols near voting locations without oversaturating…
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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…