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CPD calls attorney’s interpretation of officer-involved shooting “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible”

Chief Holbrook: We must work through meaningful reform,but cannot do that with false narratives

Jun 26, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the Columbia Police Department called information provided by Brown “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible.” Legette, 29, is suing the City of Columbia, the Columbia Police Department, and Officer Sean…

Gov. McMaster says it’s “impossible” to enforce mask-wearing mandate statewide

The Governor said it would violate First Amendment rights if he issued a statewide mandate

Jun 26, 2020 9:54 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he is not going to force anyone to wear a mask. He calls a statewide plan to require mask-wearing unenforceable and ineffective. This comes after there were more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina for the sixth time in…

Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready

Several companies are getting ready to test their vaccines on thousands of people

Jun 25, 2020 11:09 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified to Congress Tuesday saying some vaccines could get through testing and have millions of doses ready to be administered…

Governor’s new “Palmetto Priority” program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines

People can report restaurants who don't comply with safety guidance

Jun 25, 2020 8:22 AM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re planning on going out to eat in the next few weeks, you might see a new sticker in the windows of some of your favorite restaurants. Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is rolling out a new program showing customers which restaurants are following guidelines to keep customers and staff safe. Steve Cook, the owner of Saluda’s…

Educators finalize recommendations to reopen South Carolina schools this fall

Social distancing in buses, hallways, and classroom is one of the major focuses

Jun 19, 2020 6:21 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Schools in South Carolina are inching closer to reopening their doors this fall. The “accelerate ED” task force formally approved the guidance and recommendations needed to safely welcome students back to school. For many students across South Carolina, March 16 was their last day physically in school. As the potential first day of school is coming closer…

Richland Co. Elections Board names new director

Jun 19, 2020 2:33 PM EDT

Rob Dew, Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county’s elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board’s new director. Stephens had served the last few years as the Elections Coordinator in Jefferson County, Alabama, the largest county in…

Columbia Mayor encourages face coverings, proactive approaches to fight COVID-19

The City Council is considering an ordinance to require face-masks in public

Jun 18, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is trying to lead his city to fight back against the virus. The City Council is considering an ordinance to require people to wear face-masks in public. The ordinance would require face coverings if people are inside a public building, on public…

How to have a safe yet memorable Father’s Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

Doctors recommend outdoor activities, especially fishing and golf

Jun 18, 2020 6:41 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Father’s Day is just around the corner, but health experts are encouraging you to find ways to keep your dad safe during the pandemic. Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch with Prisma Health says fathers over the age of 65 are more at-risk of getting sick and being hospitalized as a result of the virus. According to DHEC, 40%…

Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change

Local pastors say more conversations need to be had around gun violence and racial tension

Jun 17, 2020 6:22 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that moved a nation, some local pastors say no meaningful change has taken in place since the events of June 17, 2015. Growing up in Charleston, Rev. Carey…

Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act

Certain buildings need a two-third vote from the General Assembly to be renamed

Jun 16, 2020 6:19 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college campuses. In the last week, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have taken steps to try and rename buildings after former Governor Benjamin Tillman…

Author: Tim Scott

CPD calls attorney’s interpretation of officer-involved shooting “inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible”

Chief Holbrook: We must work through meaningful reform,but cannot do that with false narratives

Gov. McMaster says it’s “impossible” to enforce mask-wearing mandate statewide

The Governor said it would violate First Amendment rights if he issued a statewide mandate

Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready

Several companies are getting ready to test their vaccines on thousands of people

Governor’s new “Palmetto Priority” program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines

People can report restaurants who don't comply with safety guidance

Educators finalize recommendations to reopen South Carolina schools this fall

Social distancing in buses, hallways, and classroom is one of the major focuses

Richland Co. Elections Board names new director

Columbia Mayor encourages face coverings, proactive approaches to fight COVID-19

The City Council is considering an ordinance to require face-masks in public

How to have a safe yet memorable Father’s Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

Doctors recommend outdoor activities, especially fishing and golf

Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change

Local pastors say more conversations need to be had around gun violence and racial tension

Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act

Certain buildings need a two-third vote from the General Assembly to be renamed

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