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Alex Murdaugh disbarred from practice of law in SC by Supreme Court

South Carolina Supreme Court disbars Alex Murdaugh

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In an afternoon filing, the South Carolina Supreme Court disbarred Alex Murdaugh Tuesday afternoon. The following was written in the order. ‘Based on his admitted reprehensible misconduct, we hereby disbar Respondent Richard Alexander Murdaugh from the practice of law in South Carolina.’ Murdaugh was suspended by the Court from the practice of law on September 8, 2021.  The…

DHEC: 13,164 COVID-19 cases reported in weekly update for SC

Weekly COVID-19 update for July 3-9

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is reporting the latest Coronavirus case numbers. According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 3-9 reported 13,164 new cases. The percent positive was 22.9%. DHEC reported no new new deaths. For the latest on vaccines and tests and COVID-19 information, click here https://scdhec.gov/index.php/covid19   Categories: Local News…

Family spokesperson: Murdaugh to be charged with murders of wife, son

Richland Coutny Detention Center Bond Columbia, S.C. (WCIV)–Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is facing imminent charges related to the June 2021 killings of his late wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh, a family spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) met with the Murdaugh family Tuesday morning to share the news, John Marvin confirmed to…

Update: Driver identified in Police Chase and fatal crash off Shop Rd

Officials say Bowie led Cayce police on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon

Courtesy Cayce Police COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified 44 year old William Thomas Bowie, of Newberry, as the driver in a chase Monday. Cayce officials say Bowie led Cayce police on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon. According to officials, Bowie was killed on impact when he ran a red light at the intersection of Pineview Road…

Richland Co. Coroner identifies man killed in high-speed chase

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-  The Richland Co. Coroner’s office says William Bowie, 44, was killed in a high-speed chase that ended in a crash at the intersection of Pineview and Shop Rd. Monday. According to the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety, a suspect wanted on multiple warrants in multiple jurisdictions for larceny, burglary, breach of trust was seen driving on Charleston…

Mega Millions drawing tonight

(CNN)–There’s a chance someone in the US could become a multi-millionaire within the next few hours. Tuesday night the Mega Millions jackpot is worth $440-million or nearly $248-million in cash. This is the largest prize the lottery has offered in more than a year. If someone does come up with all the right numbers the payday would be the eleventh-largest…

Pick Me SC! Free pet adoptions at Columbia Animal Services

All pet adoptions through Columbia Animal Services will be free now through Saturday, July 16, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to find a home for a new furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a special, now through Saturday. According to officials, all pet adoptions through Columbia Animal Services will be free now through Saturday, July 16, 2022. Where: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC 29209  The animal services is open Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm and…

Former Chester Co. sheriff sentenced

Photo: WSOC Chester Co., S.C. (AP)–A former Chester County sheriff convicted of abuse power and other charges was sentenced Monday to nearly 4 years in prison. WSOC-TV reports that in April 2021, Alex Underwood was also convicted of stealing money from government programs, unlawfully arresting a man, and of wire fraud. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents began investigating Underwood after…