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City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can now enjoy all the outdoor fun West Columbia has to offer.  Today the City of West Columbia announced it has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus. City officials say social distancing measures are required at the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at…

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Peaceful protests at State House, protesters line sidewalk on Gervais Street

Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some protestors can be seen sitting on the lawn of the State House grounds, others standing holding up signs. Once again, there is a police…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, State

A look at the SC Protests over the Weekend

After a weekend of both peaceful protests and violent ones, in Columbia, tensions that had flared had calmed Monday morning
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After a weekend of both peaceful protests and violent ones, in the City of Columbia, tensions that had flared had calmed by Monday morning. Columbia Police in Riot gear outside Main and Gervais Sunday began with a peaceful protest at the State House. Protestors were sitting on the lawn of the State House grounds, others standing holding up…

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US Senator Tim Scott: “Protestors be heard, be seen but be orderly”

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a briefing Sunday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with State and Local leaders, gathered to address Saturday’s violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. Senator Tim Scott was on hand to deliver a message to South Carolina. The Republican Senator said, we as a state cannot tolerate violence. Scott said “if we are going to make…
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Day of peaceful protest erupts into violence in City of Columbia

Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

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,…

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Sports venues test out ways to keep fan experience in play during pandemic

Fans can't pack stadiums because of the pandemic but sports will go on crowds or not
CNN,

(CNN) — Large crowds may be a thing of the past for sports events, at least for the time being. But the temporary halt on crowded stands some sports venues are testing out ways to keep the audience experience in play even without an audience. Jeanne Moos has more. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features