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Church Members Want to Know Who Stole Historical Marker at Bethel AME

Columbia Police Continue to Investigate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Church and community members are baffled after Columbia Police said an unknown suspect stole a historical marker in front of Bethel AME Church. Reverend Dr. Caesar Richburg says the congregation does not know what to make of the situation. “We’re not quite sure what would lead an individual to remove such a historic piece that captures history. Bethel…

SC Roads Bill Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Senators are debating whether a bill raising revenue to fix South Carolina’s crumbling roadways should also cut taxes. Republican Sen. Sean Bennett proposed an amendment Wednesday that includes cutting income taxes and manufacturers’ property taxes, while increasing tax credits for students and tax deductions for officers. He changed his proposal’s start date to 2018 after senators…

Slager Trial Update

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A white former South Carolina police officer charged in the death of an unarmed black motorist is expected in court as his federal trial approaches. Court documents show a hearing is scheduled Monday in the federal case against Michael Slager. Attorneys are gathering to discuss the admission of certain experts to testify. Slager’s federal civil rights…