Coroners urged to push for autopsies after hospital deaths
The 2002 death of Dr. Asif Sheikh after a double knee replacement and a $30 million verdict against Lexington Medical Center fuel calls for more hospital death investigations. Coroners in South Carolina lack mandatory autopsies, unlike Richland County where an independent autopsy is common to reveal hospital error or negligence.
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Lexington Medical Center
South Carolina
Asif Sheikh
Sheikh
Geoffrey Fieger
Richland County
Gary Watts
Watts
Jake Knotts
Lexington
Knotts
State Hospital
Associa
Tion
Thornton Kirby
South Carolina Hospital Association
Joseph Prahlow
Indiana
National Association of Medical Examiners
Lexington County
Harry O. Harman
VyTech Fires Most Anderson Employees in Plant Shakeup
VyTech Industries dismissed about 135 of 190 workers at its Anderson headquarters and manufacturing plant. The company plans to sell assets while keeping the facility open at reduced levels and will meet with potential buyers to discuss a possible acquisition.
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Anderson
VyTech Industries
VyTech
Free Hypnotherapy Clinic Sessions Offered by New Life Clinics
Public donation supported program offers a free two hour group session led by a board certified hypnotherapist. Adults and mature teens may attend with no reservation needed sign in 30 minutes early. A five dollar donation is appreciated at sign in. Attend any listed clinic location.
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New Life Clinics
Immigrant hiring ordinance faces potential legal challenge
Dorchester County passed a 4-3 vote ordinance allowing audits of employer papers to verify workers immigration status with July effect. Opponents cite Beaufort County case where a similar law faces court action. they warn of costly litigation and taxpayer burden while federal authority on immigration remains ultimate.
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Dorchester County
Beaufort County
Isaiah Delemar
Atlanta
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Mexican American Legal Defense
Valley Park
Barbara Wallace
Delemar
Dorchester County Council
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Educa
Diana Salazar
North Charleston
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Aiken
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Motley Rice LLC
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Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook and Brickman LLC
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United States District Court
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