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Senator Cory Booker Speaks at MLK Day event in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hundreds of people joined together Monday to take part in the annual King Day at the Dome event at the State House. The event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each year. It also brings politicians to town, who are thinking about a potential Presidential run. Among those speakers Monday at the…

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Behind Bars: Columbia Police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say a suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend is being held at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. 33 year old Roderick Cornelius is facing numerous charges, including murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession by a convicted felon, say Police. Investigators say on Saturday, Cornelius shot 29 year old…

A look at King Day at the Dome -Live at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Hundreds are gathering at the South Carolina State House Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual ‘King Day at the Dome’ event draws crowds and politicians to Columbia each year. The event starts with a prayer service and culminates with a march to the State House and a rally,. On Monday, the event also drew…

MLK Day: King Day at the Dome rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina State House on Martin Luther King Day for the South Carolina chapter of the NAACP ‘King Day at the Dome’. This year’s event began with a prayer service at Zion Baptist Church,  followed by the march to the State House. The event honors and celebrates the life and times of Dr….

Roads closed for annual King Day march and rally

  King Day road closures COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-  If the downtown area is a part of your morning commute, you’ll have to reroute for King  Day traffic. The annual King Day march and rally will be taking place in front of the State House. Due to the amount of people gathering in the are, roads are being closed, and regular…

Elizabeth Warren planning 1st trip to South Carolina

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is making her first trip to early voting South Carolina since launching her exploratory bid for a possible 2020 presidential run. Warren’s organization tells The Associated Press on Sunday that she is planning to visit Columbia on Wednesday for an organizing event at Columbia College. Warren has been visiting the early presidential primary and caucus states of New…