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Denmark residents report water woes

Associated Press,

Denmark, S.C (AP)–Residents of a South Carolina city are dealing with brown-tinted drinking water that smells foul and is filled with sediment. The Post and Courier reported Tuesday that many Denmark residents have opted to stop drinking the water. The newspaper says residents are losing confidence in the city, which for years used a pool disinfectant not approved by the…
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Fmr. N. Charleston officer appeals conviction again

Associated Press, (BI) Ziemer,

Columbia, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys have asked an appellate court to reconsider its ruling upholding the conviction and 20-year sentence of a former South Carolina policeman in the shooting death of an unarmed motorist who was running away from a traffic stop. Court filings show lawyers for Michael Slager lodged that request with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals….
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AG, other law enforcement oppose medical marijuana in SC

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The state’s law enforcement leaders re-affirmed their opposition to medical marijuana at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. State Attorney General Alan Wilson and several other police chiefs and sheriff’s announced today their plans to fight the bill known as the Compassionate Care Act. The Republican-backed measure would legalize marijuana for critically ill…
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City officials and SCE&G to answer questions about tree trimming at public forum

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ever wonder about the tree trimming activities in your neighborhood? The City of Columbia, along with SCE&G will host a public education forum for anyone interested in discusssing the upcoming tree trimming near utility distribution lines. According to City officials, the forum will provide information regarding tree trimming near utility distribution lines scheduled for 2019. Topics covered will…
Local News, News, Richland

Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the chance to talk to panelists about a proposed new voting system and new committee to oversee the redrawing of election lines. Tuesday night’s panel included…