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King Day at the Dome goes virtual in 2021

Jan 12, 2021 3:46 PM EST

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year’s event will take place on-line starting at 10am on January 18th. Featured speakers will include Congressman Jim Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, and State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell. For…

UofSC investigating student’s alleged participation in US Capitol assault

Jan 12, 2021 2:14 PM EST

Rob Dew,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, “The University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety and the Office of Student Conduct are aware of social media and other reports…

RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a tire shop

Jan 12, 2021 2:03 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help identifying a man accused of an armed robbery.

Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education

Jan 12, 2021 1:20 PM EST

Rob Dew,

Courtesy SC Dept of Education Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–State Superintendent of Education outlined her department’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students and educators, continuing the effort to recruit and retain teachers, and guaranteeing that every student have access to college and career readiness opportunities. In…

Demonstrators take to the State House to protest mask mandates, while another group calls for statue removal

Jan 12, 2021 12:14 PM EST

Mike Olson,

There were protesters at the State House Tuesday afternoon as demonstrators were seen holding up a sign that reads, “COVID IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT OUR FREEDOMS HAVE.”

Masters plans on limited attendance for April’s golf major

Jan 12, 2021 11:50 AM EST

ESPN,

The Masters Tournament announced on Tuesday that intends to limit attendance at April’s tournament.

CPD coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential events leading to Inauguration Day

Jan 12, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Mike Olson,

Columbia Police say they are working with state and federal law enforcement to monitor events leading up to and including Inauguration Day.

Vaccine set to roll out to all South Carolinians aged 70 or older Wednesday

Jan 12, 2021 9:10 AM EST

Lindsey Goodwin,

A vaccination deadline set last week by Governor McMaster is quickly approaching. Now distribution in our state is in high gear, as the vaccine is set to become more widely available to elderly South Carolinian’s this week.

Dominion Energy SC to test sirens at Lake Murray Dam today

Jan 12, 2021 8:39 AM EST

Kenneil Mitchell,

Dominion Energy SC will conduct the annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens in Richland and Lexington Counties today at Noon.

No plan in 2021 for lawmakers to allow for local removal of confederate monuments

Confederate statues likely to go undisturbed in SC in 2021

Jan 11, 2021 10:04 PM EST

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Harvey Peeler have both said they have no plans to take up bills eliminating South Carolina’s Heritage Act, which requires…

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King Day at the Dome goes virtual in 2021

UofSC investigating student’s alleged participation in US Capitol assault

RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a tire shop

Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education

Demonstrators take to the State House to protest mask mandates, while another group calls for statue removal

Masters plans on limited attendance for April’s golf major

CPD coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential events leading to Inauguration Day

Vaccine set to roll out to all South Carolinians aged 70 or older Wednesday

Dominion Energy SC to test sirens at Lake Murray Dam today

No plan in 2021 for lawmakers to allow for local removal of confederate monuments

Confederate statues likely to go undisturbed in SC in 2021

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