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Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump’s visit

Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit.

Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump’s visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.

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…

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…