Politics

Chapin Hosts Thousands at Annual Labor Day Parade

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Campaigns, community and candy were all on full display at the 38th Annual Chapin Labor Day Parade. “It’s such a great labor day tradition out here in Chapin, this parade, this celebration. It’s a privilege to be here,” said Richland Representative James Smith. Chapin mayor Skip Wilson said the fanfare is for young and old alike. “This…

Nikki Haley Holds Emergency UN Meeting Over N. Korea

ABC NEWS (NY)COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, told the Security Council Monday that its incremental approach toward getting North Korea to stop its nuclear program has failed. To the members of the Security Council, I must say, enough is enough,” she said at an emergency Security Council meeting, which was called in response to North Korea’s…

Former State Representative Attends Hearing, Enters Guilty Plea

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former House Majority Leader Jim Merrill has officially stepped down as a state representative after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Merrill appeared in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. During court proceedings Merrill pleaded guilty to a statutory misconduct charge. Judge Robert Hood suspended Merrill’s one year sentence to a year…

Former State Representative Accused of Corruption to Appear in Court

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe’s office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning. Merrill was suspended from office last December after being accused of using his office for personal gain. ABC Columbia News…