Court suspends Solicitor Johnson’s law license
Court officials suspended the law license of 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson Tuesday.
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SC State Fair announces Fantasia concert already sold out
A popular R& B Singer set to perform during the 2018 SC State Fair is already sold out.
Family believes Columbia Animal Shelter, city ordinance killed their 13-year-old dog
A Midlands family is left heartbroken and says their beloved dog, Lilly, was traumatized.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Cockerell family said a city ordinance is to blame for what they say was a “wonderful, loving life” end in an “awful and tragic way.” “She was like, ‘mommy, take me home, I’m here mommy.” So it’s really heartbreaking,” Elena Cockerell said, Lilly’s owner. The Cockerell family recalls visiting their Lhasa Apso, Lilly, every day at the Columbia…
Wanted man accused of sexual assaulting woman with hands and gun
A man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman remains on the loose. Do you recognize him?
Former State Treasurer, reality star charged with assault and battery
According to the Charleston County Detention Center’s online records, Thomas Ravenel was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with second degree assault and battery.
Mayor Benjamin invites community to City of Columbia block party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to party with some of America’s mayors? Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting the community to a block party from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the 1600 block of Main Street. The event takes place after the Fall Leadership Meeting for the US Conference of Mayors. According to Benjamin…..”this is not only an opportunity for America’s mayors…
Palmetto Health and Greenville Health renamed ‘Prisma’ Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a new name in health care in South Carolina. Tuesday, The Greenville Health system and Palmetto Health announced, as part of a merger, that the health systems will be renamed Prisma Health. Hospitals will keep their base names like Richland, Baptist, and Parkridge, say officials. Officials say the name change will take effect in 2019. Categories:…
A look at the Flooding in Nichols and Mullins, ABC Columbia crews on scene
MULLINS, SC (WOLO)–Flooding is still an issue in the Pee Dee. Emergency officials say waters are still high and rivers are projected to crest raising those levels even more. And ss flood waters continue to rise, some areas are beefing up security to make sure no one can drive around barricades, after two people died last week during transportation. ABC…
AP: Court officials suspend law license of 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Court officials have suspended the law license of the South Carolina prosecutor currently facing state and federal charges related to alleged misspending of public funds. The state Supreme Court issued that order Monday for 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson. Johnson was suspended from office last week following his indictment on more than two dozen federal charges…
Florence Close Up: 1-95 in NC Re-opens, towns in SC under water
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–ABC Columbia news continues to track the impact of Hurricane Florence. Long after the storm made landfall, flooding became the major emergency in South Carolina and North Carolina. Some good news, Interstate 95, in North Carolina, has reopened after sections of it were shut down due to flooding from Hurricane Florence. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that…
