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133,000 pounds of ground beef recalled after E. coli outbreak

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A ground beef producer issued a recall after a deadly E. coli outbreak. The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday (9/19), Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling nearly 133,000 pounds of ground chuck. One person died from the contamination. Eighteen people who ate the meat also became sick. The recalled meat was produced June 21 and distributed…

Dogs from North Carolina shelter fled to Columbia to escape Florence, now they’re going to Tennessee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): A shelter in North Carolina scrambled to get their pets to safety once Florence tore through, causing part of their ceiling to collapse. Luckily all the dogs were okay, but they needed a place to house them. Nearly 60 dogs are now on their way to Tennessee after their shelter in North Carolina was damaged, but they made…

State Grand Jury indicts suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson on new embezzlement charges

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A South Carolina Grand Jury has indicted the former Fifth Circuit Solicitor on new charges Thursday (9/20). Dan Johnson had already faced federal charges that were announced earlier in the week for fraud and theft of government funds. The Governor suspended Johnson from his position Wednesday after the federal charges were announced. Johnson lost his reelection…

Lexington County Murder suspect arrested in Arizona, say Deputies

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say a suspect in a West Columbia murder is in custody, after  he was arrested in Arizona. Investigators say Jamal Coburn was arrested yesterday in the Glendale area by US Marshals. Coburn is charged in connection with the August 24 murder of Corey Jamison at a West Columbia Apartment complex, say deputies. Categories: Local…