Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were scrolling through the social media site Instagram Tuesday and encountered a sea of blacked out squares, there was a reason you weren’t seeing things pictures. Some users joined a growing number of people in the entertainment industry that said they could no longer sit by an talk about their artists when there was…
City of Columbia officials say the Lincoln Street Parking Facility will now be closed until further notice.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are now in day four of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. Watch Here: a Live update from the 5pm hour. Tuesday Peaceful protesters gathered at the State House, lining the sidewalk on Gervais Street. Protesters say down to hold a moment of silence. STATE HOUSEPeaceful protest Also on hand were people helping others…
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…
Curtis spoke with a children’s book author about the importance of kids continuing to read this summer amid the pandemic.
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…
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…
Lower Richland NAACP branch is hosting an online Candidates’ Forum 2020 tonight ahead of the June 9 primaries.
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…
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,…
