FORMER COLUMBIA MAYOR EXPERIENCED HEART ATTACK AT STATE HOUSE
|| By FITSNEWS || Former Columbia, S.C. mayor Bob Coble underwent surgery after experiencing a heart attack at the S.C. State House earlier this week – confirming our initial reporting.
Coble had emergency bypass surgery on Thursday morning at Providence Hospital in downtown Columbia, S.C. to address several blockages.
“Our family wants to thank everyone in the Midlands and across the state who has reached out with well wishes and prayers,” a statement from Coble’s son read. “We also thank the health care professionals … at Providence for their tireless work to save Dad’s life.”
Coble was mayor of Columbia, S.C. from 1990-2010. Since then he’s been a lobbyist for numerous corporate clients at the S.C. State House – including crony capitalist kingpin Boeing.
While we’re not on the same side as Coble very often politically, we’ve always found him to be an incredibly kind person … and he and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
As for the rest of us, life is short … gather ye rosebuds, etc.
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Lawyer –> Politician –> Lobbyist
The guy leaves a slime trail that would impress most snails and slugs.
You’re an A hole. He’s one hell of a good person.
Ralph and L.J.: I understand why you say what you do as Bob Coble does have good manners. However, he is 95% controlled by Jean Toal and if we had a somewhat honest “judicial” system, he would not enjoy the sterling reputation you imply. This doesn’t mean I wish him ill fortune health wise.
I’ve had dealings with him as Mayor and many govt officials over the years and he is honest to the nth degree. Your response above is just lacking a basic reality and understanding of the world as it really is.
Honest? LMBOHAO!!!!!! Bob foisted off racist, womanizing, self-serving, Charlie Austin on Columbia for years because Charlie was his cash vote-getting cow with the Black community. I recall when a Columbia police officer brought a lawsuig against Charlie, which Columbia settled out of court, alleging racial discrimination, Bob couldn’t get to the microphones quick enough to bleat about his Charlie would never do anything based on race.
Bob frequently yold the employees about raises that were a done deal, but which never came, and other whoppers.
I would say your definition of “honest” is really skewed.
He’s good at kissing ass to those above him, spending taxpayer money, or who hand him paychecks.
Squishy 123, you are a venomous snake. As you have been told before, the lowest form of life is you, an angry, ignorant, lying internet troll. Your opinion is nothing.
On the bright side, I’m still viewed higher than GrandTango.
Now I just need to figure out if I’m a Diamondback Rattlesnake or a Copperhead.
BTW – Prove my comment above wrong.
Hardly…..
I find you just a very typical Republican.
Keep up the good work!
Democrats’ words don’t mean shit in this state.
Squishy just has his eyes open to the truth and the balls to tell it as it really is, unlike some of the roaches and roach lovers on here who only bleat words of lovd and admiration for their own kind.
No, we don’t know your name. Why don’t you tell us your real name? Shame, no doubt.
Old Bob would rather squander someone else’s money than eat when he’s hungry, f-ck when he-s horny, or take a dump when he’s full of shit.
Yeah, well that’s just… like your opinion man.
Bob has always been and shall always remain a gentleman and the epitome of a good person. Squishy123 you are way off base.
Think what the guy would be like if he weren’t any of the above, the Pope would probably put him up for sainthood.
Bob is like former USC Holderman (sp?). He would rather squander someone else’s money than eat when he’s hungry or take a dump when he’s full of shit.
Unlike some posting the glowing, bullshit lies about what an honorable and sainted person Bob is, your eyes are wide open.
Like!!!!
Hoping for a successful outcome with his surgery.
Again, does his family own/operate Coble’s Grill in downtown Columbia (if it even exists anymore)?
i ate my last civilian meal there before being inducted at Ft. Jackson back in 1971 (using a government meal ticket!!!)
Who is Bob Cole? While I know nothing about him – I wish him life. Why the hell should the rest of us be miserable and let him escape by death? ;)
I have known Bob Coble for 43 years. Those who want to label him with not so clever insults because he has been a successful lawyer, politician, and lobbyist, don’t know him. Bob is honest, humble, and friendly to all. He is genuinely interested in people. Whether representing his clients or the constituents of his city, Bob has always sought to accomplish the best results he can in the right way. Proof of Bob’s honesty and integrity can be found in his 20 years as Mayor. With Mayor Bob, there was no hint of scandal. There is no question that if all lawyers, politicians, and lobbyists were like Bob Coble, this world would be a better place. He is, in short, one of the good guys.
Bob, put the laptop aside. You’re supposed to be resting for now.
Good one! I will admit to being in a civic club with Bob. I brought him to a meeting as a guest when he was a first year law student. Two years later Bob was the president of the Club!
So what you’re saying is you’re old as shit.
True.
Could care less about his politics – Bob Coble is a great man, and raised a great family. Very happy to hear he is resting easily and well, hope he makes the lifestyle changes to get his health in order.
I too am no fan of Bob Coble’s politics but I’ve never met a finer, kinder, more sincere man.