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Church Shooting Suspect’s Lawyers Seek To Waive Jury Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Attorneys for the man accused in the shooting deaths of nine parishioners at a South Carolina church have filed notice that they want to forgo a jury trial and have the judge hearing the death-penalty case decide their client’s fate. The court document shows that attorneys for Dylann Roof filed the notice Thursday in U.S. District…

Teen’s Heart Stops After Tasing

(CNN) – A federal judge recently released video of Officer Timothy Runnels using a Taser on 17-year-old Bryce Masters into cardiac arrest. Runnels pleaded guilty to violating Masters’ civil rights and will serve four years in prison. Categories: National News Tags: Bryce Masters, Cardiac Arrest, taser video, Timothy Runnels, Video

RCSD: Suspect Attempted to Steal From 91-Year-Old Acquaintance

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a 28-year-old man wanted for forgery. On Friday, June 3, in the 21oo block of Woodfield Drive, Kevin Ray allegedly stole a check from the 91 year-old victim’s checkbook. According to authorities, Ray then forged his name to the check for $800 and attempted to cash it…

Boy Caught Stealing Hugs From Neighbor’s Dog

(CNN) – A woman set up a surveillance camera after noticing her neighbor’s child was running into her garage. What the footage revealed was heartwarming. Categories: National News, News Tags: Dog, kid, kid hugging dog, neighbor’s kid, steals hugs

Haley Vetoes $41M From Legislature’s $7.5B Budget

Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Republican Gov. Nikki Haley has struck $41 million worth of spending from the Legislature’s $7.5 billion budget. Haley’s 51 vetoes announced Thursday include nearly $9 million of what she calls “old-fashioned pork,” such as $3 million for sports marketing and $100,000 for a Richland County swimming pool. Fifteen vetoes strike no money. She vetoed…

RCSD: Suspect Fired Multiple Shots Into Vehicle Overnight

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired call Wednesday evening and are asking for the public’s assistance with additional information. Authorities say that around 10 p.m. a vehicle was traveling near Rushmore and Haymarket Roads when someone in the vehicle began firing multiple shots at another vehicle traveling in the opposite…

Watch: Can Marriage Extend Life?

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — It’s often said happy wife, happy life, but there may be more to the saying than you think. A new study suggests being married can reduce your risk of certain health affects and even extend your lifespan . Click here to find out who is in the biggest risk category when it comes to settling down.  …

Watch: Vote 2016

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — The race to the White house continues to move forward. Click here to find out the latest as the Democratic and GOP rivals make their case for the oval office.   Categories: News Tags: Vote 2016