Increased Law Enforcement Presence at SC State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is an increased Law Enforcement presence at the SC State House as lawmakers return to debate the Confederate Flag. Officers with the Department of Public Safety and outside on the State House grounds near the Confederate Flag. Officers are also inside the State House as lawmakers prepare to take up the Confederate Flag issue. Protesters on both sides of the issue have gathered outside the State House on the grounds.