Midlands Mugshots for June 22nd
Midlands Mugshots for June 22nd Categories: mugshots
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SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory
'People are literally dying for you to lead, where are you?'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster ‘irresponsible’ and ‘reckless’ to encourage residents to follow recommendations for ‘good hygiene’ in what she referred to as a mere ‘pep talk’ instead of responding to the data being given to the public by health officials. McLeod says she has had several email communications with the Governor…
At least 26 cases of COVID-19 linked to Myrtle Beach
One county in West Virginia has more than 2 dozen cases authorities say is link to a visit to the Grand Strand
More than two dozen coronavirus cases in West Virginia have been linked to Myrtle Beach. Health officials say 26 cases in one county can be directly traced to people who spent time on the Grand Strand. Other cases in the mountaineer state were also connected to people who had visited South Carolina. Categories: Local News, State
Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott’s police reform bill. Scott says the’ Justice Act Bi’ll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public with transparency and holds law enforcement departments more accountable. The Republican Senator says the bill was also designed in consultation with President Donald Trump’s objectives around…
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Man accused of punching random women arrested
Orangeburg deputies say three women claim they were assaulted
Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) —- The Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that investigators have arrested a man accused of hitting women he didn’t even know. 37 year old Christopher Lucas is behind bars tonight (Friday) charged with three counts of assault and battery. According to Orangeburg deputies, the first incident took place June 12 as a woman was washing clothes at a…
CPD searches for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect accused of ATM robbery
Columbia police say once the suspect is arrested he will face several charges including robbery, kidnapping
Image: CPD Anthony Hopkins, Jr. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an ATM robbery and are hoping you can help. Authorities say, 32 year old Anthony Hopkins, Jr. along with an accomplice are accused of holding two employees at gunpoint while stealing money from an automated teller…
City of Columbia Mayor issues proclamation, declares June 19 as ‘Juneteenth’
City of Columbia issues a proclomation honoring Juneteenth, June 19 2020
Image: The subject marker to commemorate Juneteenth in Galveston, Texas, which is the last location in the country to end slavery two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was executed in 1863. Courtesy: Galveston Historical Society Columbia, SC (WOLO) —In an official proclamation, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council have designated today, Friday June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth, in recognition…
CHA names Ivory Mathews as official Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
Mathews has been working as the Interim Director for CHA for nearly a year
Image: Columbia Housing Authority Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Ivory Mathews has been named the official the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) after serving as the Interim Director since May 2019. Mathews was brought in after the previous Executive Director, Gilbert walker retired June 30, 2019. That was one month after the Columbia Fire…
