Worship service held for Charleston’s Int. African American Museum ahead of groundbreaking
The pews at Mother Emanuel AME Church filled up quickly for those wanting to celebrate the groundbreaking of the International African American Museum.
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Prescription Drug Take Back day includes vaping devices at certain locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health, along with local law enforcement and others, will host a ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ on Saturday October 26. Organizers are encouraging you to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at participating locations. Additionally, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced it will…
Lexington Co. man sentenced to prison after coercing minors for nude photos
A Lexington County man is sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for soliciting minors, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: ‘I’m very proud of being involved”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the opening of the forum at Benedict College. During his address, President Trump discussed what he called the historic coalition that was founded to create criminal justice reform. You can…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the forum. The Bipartisan Justice Award is the highest honor given annually to a public servant who has demonstrated the ability to work across the aisle to…
President Trump arrives at CAE ahead of criminal justice forum
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President Donald Trump arrives in Columbia: Air Force one has landed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has arrived in Columbia. The President landed in Columbia Friday, he was greeted by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Representative Tim Scott , Congressman Joe Wilson and other state and local leaders. President Donald Trump will speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
President Trump’s Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a number of issues, including criminal justice reform and opportunity zones. But as Columbia prepares for the Presidential visit, there are groups holding a protest. ABC Columbia’s…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Mayor Steve Benjamin ABC COLUMBIA Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to Columbia, South Carolina. In these incredibly difficult times in which we live, we may disagree fundamentally on many issues of public importance but I…
President Donald Trump visits Columbia: What you need to know, traffic delays, road closures
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday and you can expect some traffic delays. According to Columbia Police, they will provide support for Friday afternoon’s Presidential visit to Benedict College. Columbia Police announced, drivers should expect short time road closures while the Presidential motorcade travels through the City of Columbia to its final destination. Due to security…
