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Richland County Council Reveals Details on Rejuvenating County, Some Members Still Have Concerns

Plan Includes Changes to County Courthouse, Columbia Mall and New Complex in Lower Richland
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Big changes are coming to Richland County. County council members unveiled a plan to revitalize Richland including erecting a new judicial center at the Richland County Administrative on Hampton street, construction including demolishing and retrofitting Columbia Mall to host county offices and creating a multipurpose facility in Lower Richland. Some council members say the Richland Renaissance Plan was…
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Governor McMaster Declares Statewide Public Health Emergency in Response to Opioid Deaths

Looks to Agency Leaders for Answers
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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster made a call to action Monday, urging state leaders and citizens to to put an end to our state’s opioid epidemic. “I have today declared a statewide, public health emergency for the state of South Carolina, effective immediately and remaining in effect until the revocation by a subsequent executive order. A collaborative approach is…
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The Latest: Sentencing Delayed in Lawmaker Corruption Case

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Rep. Rick Quinn Jr. has become the third Republican lawmaker to plead guilty in a Statehouse corruption probe. Prosecutors said Wednesday they will ask for prison time for the 52-year-old former House Majority leader. He faces up to a year behind bars on a misconduct in office charge. Prosecutors dropped charges against his GOP…
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Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office

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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….

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Haley: Accusers of sex misconduct should be heard

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(AP)–WASHINGTON (ABC News)—The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump. “I know that he was elected, but women should always feel comfortable coming forward. And we should all be willing to listen to them,” Nikki Haley said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”…