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GREENWOOD, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new agency will soon be in charge of making sure your food is safe.

So FOX Carolina Investigates is looking at how inspections can improve because -- as one Upstate family found out -- they can be the difference between life and death.

On September 19, 2020, John Laughlin picked up food from International Café in Greenwood, according to a lawsuit. Laughlin ordered fried rice and chicken wings for him, his wife and sister-in-law to share.

Hours later, all three were sick.

The next day, Laughlin was dead.

We filed a Freedom of Information Act request and uncovered that 19 complaints were filed with the state about International Café and customers getting sick.

The first was filed on March 29, 2020, and another in August 2020.

Then, in September 2020, 15 were filed, including nine on September 19, the same day Laughlin ordered from the restaurant.

According to a lawsuit filed by Laughlin’s wife against International Café, the rice Laughlin ordered had “been left sitting at room temperature for far too long and was contaminated with a bacteria” that can cause food poisoning.

Earlier this year, International Café settled the lawsuit for $825,000.

“We hope no one else will lose a loved one due to the failure to follow basic food procedures,” said Tombo Hite and Heather Hite Stone, Laughlin’s attorneys, in a statement.

We reached out to the attorneys who represented International Café in the lawsuit. Richard Simmons II, who worked the case, said they are pleased a settlement was reached.

“This settlement is fair for all the parties involved and satisfactorily resolves this matter,” Simmons said. “We wish the Laughlin Family all the best in the future.”

However, inspections from the Department of Health and Environmental Control show there were more issues at International Café.

In June 2022, another person reported getting sick after eating there. The following day DHEC inspected and found handwashing violations. Still, the restaurant got an A grade.

In April this year, another person reported getting sick, DHEC inspected and found managers lacked proper certification for handling food. They also noted issues with handwashing, citing it as a repeated violation.

Again, the restaurant got an A that stayed in place until they permanently closed in September, according to business filings.

On July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture will take over food safety, which includes restaurant inspections.

“There’s a lot policies and practices and standard operating procedures that we’re going to address to try to make some of the decision making at the frontline level as opposed to having to go up the chain so to speak,” said Derek Underwood, the assistant commissioner for consumer protection with SCDA.

We asked Underwood if the department would be changing grading guidelines and implementing stricter penalties.

Underwood said they can’t comment on that yet but told us they’ll be taking a look at giving inspectors more power in the field.

“We’ll have a lot of policies and procedures in place that will assist our food safety officers in the field to be able to make determinations and take actions that now it might take a little bit longer to go through the chain of command of the process,” Underwood said.

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GREENWOOD, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Family, friends, and supporters of Tiffany Carroll are coming together to call for the release of the mother of five.

The Greenwood native is serving a 15-year sentence in the 2017 death of her abusive boyfriend.

“We’re calling for the release and exoneration of Tiffany Carroll,” said Rep. John McCravy.

For three and a half years, Carroll’s family has been hoping she can come home.

“My family grieves every day. We are in pain and sorrow,” said her sister Brenda McCullough.

In 2019, Carroll pleaded guilty but mentally ill to manslaughter in the death of William Jamal Johnson.

Carroll stabbed Johnson while the two were fighting.

After her arrest, a licensed clinical psychologist reported Carroll was in a “cycle of violence” and diagnosed her with Battered Woman Syndrome.

“We can’t say enough times that Tiffany was a victim of domestic violence,” said Meg’s House Executive Director Alice Hodges.

Carroll’s former second-grade teacher Mary Ann Wingard reconnected in recent years with Carroll and brought her case to the attention of Rep. McCravy.

“I noticed she looked very sad and very tired, but she was the same sweet person that I had known as a student,” said Wingard.

“The more I looked at it, the more I became convinced that the only way justice could be served is to free Tiffany from prison,” added McCravy.

McCravy is applying for a pardon for Carroll and says he has spoken with the eighth circuit solicitor, who reportedly told him he has no objections to a pardon and would even write a letter of support.

“She was not herself, she was not the (Tiffany) that we know, and we want her home, and she should be home with her family,” said McCullough.

McCravy says he could file the pardon paperwork as soon as next week. According to the SCDPPPS, it typically takes 7-9 months after pardon applications are submitted for a hearing date to be scheduled.

Carroll is also eligible for parole, and McCravy says she will have a hearing later this year.

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GREENWOOD, S.C. (WIS) - A new technology unveiled could help those suffering from Alzheimer’s.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease impacts more than 95,000 people in South Carolina.

On Monday, the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) helped launch the Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Alzheimer’s research initiative.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included the unveiling of the BioSpherix Xvivo System, a cutting-edge technology that enables the isolation of mitochondria from healthy donor cells to then be used in patients with defective energy production in brain cells.

The GGC will be the only medical center in the state of South Carolina offering this technology and is among only a few within the country. Governor Henry Mcmaster was at the event and said “This is the future”.

This new technology is a mode of therapy referred to as mitochondria organelle transplantation and was developed by Mito Sense, a collaborator with the Greenwood Genetic Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

leaders said this clinical trials for this therapy have been successful and the results will be groundbreaking for those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases.

Mark Kindy, Ph.D. Senior Research Career Scientist, James A. Haley VA Medical Center said “New mitochondria can improve behavior changes, can improve cellular function reduce inflammation and reduce the impact of plaques and tangles that form in the brain”

Governor McMaster said, “This is a great example of excellence and education, and it is also an example of economic strength, this is the future, right here.”

The Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Alzheimer’s research initiative is in honor of the former South Carolina Governor who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 59 and who later passed at the age of 65

his son Mike Campbell spoke at the event saying he’s confident they will find a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Governor Henry Mcmaster has supported these initiatives from the beginning. $2 million has been allocated from the state budget to help those suffering from Alzheimer’s.

According to Dr. Mark Kindy “Nearly half a million American veterans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and we predict a 26.3% increase over the next two years.

These initiatives will help combat those numbers and help those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

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-Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Includes Unveiling and Dedication of the BioSpherix Xvivo System—A Cutting-edge Technology that Enables the Isolation of Mitochondria from Healthy Donor Cells for Use in Patients with Defective Energy Production in Brain Cells.

-Initiative is Supported by a $2 Million Allocation from South Carolina's State Budget

-Initiative is a Groundbreaking Collaboration Between Greenwood Genetic Center, MitoSense, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

GREENWOOD, S.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) embarks on its 50^th year of pioneering medical genetics, the institution is set to make history this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks the launch of the Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Alzheimer's Initiative. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will attend and speak at the event to formally launch the initiative.

At the heart of this transformative initiative is the BioSpherix Xvivo System at GGC's McAlhany Family Center for Collaborative Research in Greenwood. This cutting-edge technology will allow researchers to isolate mitochondria from healthy donor cells and deliver them to patients with deficits of energy production in the brain. This mode of therapy, referred to as Mitochondria Organelle Transplantation (MOT™), was developed by MitoSense and has the potential to not only revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment but also holds implications for pediatric patients with rare diseases of mitochondrial dysfunction.

GGC is the exclusive organization in South Carolina—and one of the few in the United States—with the capability to generate and distribute these isolated mitochondria for pre-clinical research studies and eventual clinical trials.

The Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Alzheimer's Initiative, backed by a $2 million allocation from the South Carolina state budget, represents a groundbreaking collaboration between GGC, MitoSense, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This collaborative team will focus their efforts on cell- and animal-based studies to understand how transplanted mitochondria can enter damaged cells and restore their function.

"Over 95,000 individuals in South Carolina and nearly half a million American veterans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and we predict a 26.3% increase over the next two years," said Mark Kindy, PhD, Senior Research Career Scientist at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. "GGC, MitoSense, and the VA are partnering on this exciting project to help understand the mechanisms associated with Alzheimer's and develop potential therapeutic approaches to treat this devastating disease."

"The launch of this Alzheimer's initiative marks a significant milestone in our journey towards understanding and combating neurodegenerative diseases," said Van Hipp, Chairman of MitoSense. "This ribbon-cutting, made possible through generous state funding, is not just about opening doors to a new facility; it's about unlocking the potential of groundbreaking research and turning it into actionable solutions."

"The ribbon-cutting event marks a pivotal moment in our dedication to Alzheimer's research," said Director of GGC Dr. Steve Skinner. "The $2 million funding empowers us to explore groundbreaking approaches, and the acquisition of the BioSpherix Xvivo System is a testament to our commitment to advancing the development of treatments here in South Carolina."

"It is an honor to be part of the upcoming ribbon-cutting event at Greenwood Genetic Center, a trailblazer of genetics in South Carolina and the cornerstone of our great state's scientific and genetics community for 50 years," said Governor McMaster. "The unveiling of the BioSpherix System marks a significant milestone in Alzheimer's research and positions South Carolina as a leader in advancing this important science. I look forward to witnessing the impact of this new initiative and celebrating the continued success of Greenwood Genetic Center in the years to come."

Media representatives are invited to attend this historic event at the McAlhany Family Center for Collaborative Research at the Greenwood Genetic Center campus on January 22, 2024, at 3 p.m.

About Greenwood Genetic CenterEstablished in 1974, The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing medical genetics and providing compassionate care for families affected by genetic diseases and birth defects. Situated in Greenwood, South Carolina, GGC's expert team of physicians and scientists offers comprehensive clinical genetic services, state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and impactful research initiatives. With a mission to develop preventative and curative therapies, GGC extends its reach across South Carolina, offering essential resources through satellite offices in Charleston, Columbia, Florence and Greenville. As GGC celebrates its 50^th anniversary, the organization remains steadfast in its dedication to transforming lives and contributing to the field of medical genetics. For more information: ggc.org

Media ContactAnnemarie O'BrienInspire Agency on behalf of Greenwood Genetic Centeraobrien@inspire-agency.com 484-802-6483

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