(CNN) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP’s Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here’s a look at what he had to say about the issue. Categories: Local News, Politics, State
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia’s weekend market is making a comeback. Starting this Saturday, June 13, the city of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open every Saturday, from 9am-1pm. The market will take place at the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street. Organizers have put some safety precautions in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In…
(ABC News) — Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government officials across the country are announcing policing reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death. ABC’s Reena Roy has the story. Categories: National News, Politics
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina’s Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The business portion of the convention will remain in Charlotte. A GOP source says that…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival and dismissal times, limiting capacity on school buses, and directing traffic flow in hallways to promote social distancing. Even though schools have not gotten the official green…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The hit show “LIVE PD” has been cancelled by A&E, a hit reality television show that follows law enforcement officers live. A spokesperson confirmed the decision to ABC Columbia in a statement Wednesday night: “This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD. Going forward, we…
Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man and a woman they say came into the Pizza Hit in the 6 thousand block of Two notch road and held an employee at gunpoint. According to authorities, the incident happened Friday May 29, around 9:30pm when officials say…
Image:OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a 26 year old man is accused of shooting into his ex girlfriend’s home. According to authorities, Jeremy Thomas has been charged with shooting into a dwelling and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. According to a report released by officials concerning the March incident, a witness…
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