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Protesters demonstrate well into Tuesday night

Day four of protests downtown Columbia continue

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— “No Justice, No peace!” As the sun set on the fourth day of protesting, frustration over incidents of police brutality against people of color across the country was not setting.  One of the protesters describing what he saw as he joined crowds to protests, and march in hope of  change. His response, “Pain,  all of these people are…

People could register to vote at day 4 of Columbia protests

Tuesday brought another day of protests in downtown Columbia, as people continue to honor George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans who have been recently killed.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Tuesday brought another day of protests in downtown Columbia, as people continue to honor George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans who have been recently killed. Day four of protests brought even more peace, as protesters once again took to the State House. “We’re here all just to say that enough is enough. We have to…

LCSD: Woman arrested for stabbing father multiple times with large kitchen knife

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A woman accused of stabbing her father multiple times with a large kitchen knife was arrested at her home in Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Geri Lin Oswald stabbed him multiple times in the upper body Monday night at their home in the 200 block of Bailey Island Circle. Mr. Oswald was…

South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary

So far, 113,000 South Carolinians have opted to vote-by-mail for the primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With just one week left until the South Carolina primary, South Carolinians are opting to cast their vote through the mail in record numbers. The State Election Commission says nearly 80% of all absentee votes statewide are placing their ballots in the mailbox ahead of the June 9 primary. Just three weeks after the General Assembly voted…

DHEC: one additional death, 285 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday, 285 new cases of the coronavirus and 1 additional death. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 12,415 and those who have died to 501. The death occurred in an elderly individual from Horry County, say…

Fourth day of peaceful protests at State House, bring out more conversation

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…

City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds

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…