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Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office

Quinn (Photo: MaryAnn Chastain) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Now former representative Rick Quinn pleaded guilty to misconduct in office about a half hour ago. That is punishable by up to 1 year in prison. Charges against Richard Quinn Sr. have been dropped and his consulting firm, Richard Quinn and Associates must pay $300,000 to cover investigation costs. Earlier Wednesday Quinn Jr….

City of Columbia Announces Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO)– If you are wondering when to set out your garbage during the Christmas season, the city of Columbia has released its holiday collection schedule. According to City of Columbia officials, the Solid Waste Division will have an adjustable schedule for all recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup. Monday, December 25, 2017 – No collection Tuesday, December 26,…

Midlands Jewish Community Celebrates First Day of Hanukkah

December 12th is the first night Hanukkah, which is also known as the festival of lights. On Tuesday the Jewish community in the Midlands came together to mark the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the menorah. “The menorah symbolizes freedom of faith, freedom of religion, and freedom to be different from others, and its OK to be different,” Rabbi Levi…

White Four-Door Nissan Sought in Deadly Hit and Run

FAIRFIELD, SC (WOLO) – Highway Patrol Troopers are looking for a white four-door Nissan in connection with a deadly hit and run Tuesday (12/12) morning. Investigators say Lamont Jackson, 40, of Winnsboro was hit and killed while walking on Highway 34 near I-77. Troopers say the car they are looking for should have some front end damage. Categories: Local News,…

Police Chase Ends with Wreck of Stolen Car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A chase involving a reportedly stolen car ended in a crash involving multiple vehicles. Columbia Police say Tuesday (12/12) afternoon, a Columbia Police officer tried to pull over a stolen car on Farrow Road. Investigators say the car refused to stop and ended up crashing into three vehicles at Sunset Drive and North Main Street. Police…