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Trump, Pence meet for first time since Capitol riots; have “good conversation”

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger and finger-pointing. A senior administration official says the two met Monday evening in the Oval Office and had a “good conversation.” It was their first time speaking since last Wednesday, when Trump incited his supporters…

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

Confederate statues likely to go undisturbed in SC in 2021

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…

Prices at the Pump jump in the Midlands

This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are now averaging $2.05 a gallon. This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, according to Gas Buddy. The national average is also up, drivers across the country are paying $2.31 a gallon. Categories: Digital…

Columbia police notified about potential armed demonstrations

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent days on a group calling for “storming” state, local, and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event the…