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Columbia Assistant City Manager resigns following inappropriate behavior investigation

Allison Baker COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – In a statement Wednesday (12/6), City Manager Teresa Wilson confirmed that Assistant City Manager Allison Baker resigned Friday following an “inappropriate behavior” investigation. According to the statement an allegation regarding inappropriate behavior involving Baker was officially reported to Human Resources on November 29, and an internal review and investigation began immediately. It says in…

Couple Charged in Death of 3 Month Old

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A man and woman are in custody charged with the murder of a three month old baby. Investigator say Danielle Elrod and Jason Goodrich are charged with homicide by child abuse. Deputies say the couple drank alcohol and smoked marijuana before getting in bed with the infant. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says the baby died of…

Visitation and Funeral Arrangements Released for Former Chief Justice Ernest Finney

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Palmer Memorial Chapel has released arrangements for the late Chief Justice Ernest Finney, Jr. According to the funeral home, Finney will lie in repose at the Rotunda of the South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday, December 7, 2017, from 11 AM until 2 PM. After 2PM, the public may pay their respects at Palmer Memorial Chapel in…

Michael Slager Sentencing Trial- Live Update

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday is day three in the sentencing phase of former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager. We could see the sentencing hearing wrap up as soon as today as prosecutors bring in a special witness to testify. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier  has this afternoon update from the courthouse in Charleston. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Slager Sentencing