Arrested Anchor is Back On the Air

One June 1st, in a Patron Only story, FTVLive told you that KMIZ (Columbia) Anchor Erika McGuire was busted.

McGuire was booked and charged with operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and with DWI.

She bonded out of jail and just days later she was back on the air, anchoring the news.

Late last week, just days after being arrested, McGuire co-anchored the 6:00 PM newscast with Lucas Geisler and anchored the 6:30 news solo.

There was a time, when if you were arrested, you were likely getting fired. But, I guess at NEWS-PRESS & GAZETTE stations you take a couple of days off and then you’re back on the air.

BTW- If you read the Patron story, you’ll see this isn’t the first time an Anchor was busted at this station.