COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are now in day three of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski has been covering the protests all weekend and has been out there today. Here’s a Live update. Protestors on Monday staged a ‘die-in’, where they laid on the ground at the State House. Organizer Lawrence Nathaniel says the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies have released more information on Saturday’s protest in Columbia that turned violent. The protest began peacefully, with a march to the State House from City Hall. Thousands listened as speakers talked about police brutality, and honoring the unarmed African Americans who have lost their lives in recent weeks, especially George Floyd which…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A day of peaceful protests, including a walk to the South Carolina State House, ended as violence erupted Saturday in Columbia. The peaceful protest began Saturday morning at about 11 a.m., with a march to the State House. Speakers took the stage, as thousands listened. People came to show support in wanting justice for George Floyd’s death,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a last minute press conference, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is instilling an immediate curfew as of 6 p.m. This is for the downtown and Vista areas of the city. The curfew will remain in effect through Monday, June 1. This is in response to the protests which have turned violent outside of Columbia Police Department…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — What began as a peaceful protest and demonstration to honor George Floyd has begun to turn into violence, according to ABC Columbia News Staff on scene. Columbia Police cars are being vandalized and set on fire. Multiple cars in the parking garage across from CPD headquarters have also been set on fire. The protest began this…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 266 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, along with four additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,394 and those who have died to 487. Three of the deaths occurred…
Red Cross volunteers across the state are working to sew face masks for veterans and their families, to protect them from COVID-19.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But this year’s Memorial Day looks a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “From my perspective, it’s just the right thing to do as an American,” said Gene Linxwiler, Director of Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Although some aspects of…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a Lexington man is now in custody after shooting his father early Sunday. Deputies say Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging a weapon into a dwelling and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on detectives’…
(Liz Copan/Summit Daily News via AP) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday 209 new cases of COVID-19 were announced along with 10 more deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,096 and those who have died…
