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Watch: Judge To Weigh Moving Up Trial of Church Shooting Defendant

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…

SC Agencies, Food Bank, Compost Group Looking to End Food Waste

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…

Tuomey Hospital Sues Nexsen Pruet law Firm for $117M

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) – A lawsuit has been filed alleging that legal malpractice by a law firm caused the destruction of Tuomey Healthcare of Sumter. Media outlets report that three members of the former Tuomey Healthcare System Board of Directors filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Nexsen Pruet, the law firm that advised them to fight against a whistleblower allegation from…

Watch: Traffic Stops Tips from RCSD

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…

Watch: Study: Doctors warn dangers of kids and energy drinks

(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,…

Watch: Two Arrested for Trafficking $200k in Counterfeit Merchandise

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….