Sarah Johnson, the former mayor of Norway, South Carolina, died at age 70 from injuries sustained in a house fire on Harrison Avenue in Norway on Saturday. Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle confirmed her identity and noted an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday, December 23. She served as mayor from April 2013 to December 2019, marking her as the first African American woman elected to that role in the town.​
Background
Johnson led Norway, a small town in Orangeburg County, for six years as its chief executive. Local reports highlight her historic tenure amid community service.​​
Incident Details
The fire occurred Saturday, with Johnson succumbing to injuries afterward. One firefighter sustained minor injuries during response efforts.
