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Hurricane Season begins

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today, June 1, officially marks the beginning of Hurricane Season. And South Carolina leaders want to make sure you are ready. SCEMD Emergency officials have launched the 20th annual edition of the Official South Carolina Hurricane guide. The guide has information on what to do before, during and after a major hurricane. Here is a link to…

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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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City of Columbia closes Lincoln Street Parking Facility until Wednesday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you have plans on parking downtown Columbia near Lincoln Street, you need to be aware of some closures. The City has announced that the Lincoln Street Parking Facility is Closed to the Public until Wednesday, June 3. According to the City, drivers can use visitor parking at the Park Street Facility located at 1007 Park St or…

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Columbia Police, RCSD arrest 19 year old accused of carrying pistol, 70 rounds of ammo during protest

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to a joint news release, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police say they arrested a 19-year-old man, who was illegally carrying a pistol and an estimated 70 rounds of ammo during Sunday’s protest in Columbia. According to law enforcement, 19 year old Dominic Gladden of St. Mathews, is facing charges of unlawful carrying of…

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Tensions flare after peaceful protest at State House, water bottles thrown, non lethal rounds fired

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After hours of peaceful protests at the State House, tensions flared late Sunday evening just before 6pm. Columbia Police in Riot gear outside Main and Gervais At one point, water bottles appeared to have been thrown at Police,  one officer fired and responded with bean bags and protestors began running. There were a lot of protestors gathered right…

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DHEC: Seven additional deaths, 312 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 312 new cases of the coronavirus and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,861 and those who have died to 494. Health officials say all seven deaths occurred in elderly individuals from…

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Governor McMaster says he welcomes protests in SC, but will not tolerate violence

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a briefing Sunday afternoon, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state and local leaders, gathered to address Saturday’s violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. In the briefing, McMaster was clear,  he said we welcome protests,  we welcome people speaking their mind.  McMaster said we welcome those to assemble peacefully, the Governor said they learn from…

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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…