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Senate candidate Jamie Harrison holds ‘Get out the Vote’ drive in concert

Rapper Common, South Carolina native and radio personality Charlamgne tha god were in town for the event
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Senate Candidate Jamie Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before hosting a drive-in ‘Get out the Vote Concert at Benedict College. South Carolina native and radio personality Charlemagne tha god emceed the event. Before the concert, we caught up with Harrison and common at Tolliver’s Mane Barber shop on North Main Street. The Democratic Senate…

Local News, News, Politics, State

State agency still approving nearly all large events despite rise in COVID-19 cases

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s business agency has approved more than 90% of the more than 800 events that planned to attract at least 250 people since the governor removed the coronavirus-related ban on the gatherings in early August. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports while the state Commerce Department reviews the events’ plans, it doesn’t follow up…

Harrison Common
Politics, State

Common visits Columbia to campaign for Jaime Harrison

Mike Olson,

We are just over a week away from 2020 election and candidates are making their final push for votes. Monday afternoon, democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before a drive-in “Get Out the Vote” concert  Monday night at Benedict College.

Local News, Politics

Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do their part to make sure everyone’s vote is protected from intimidation. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said at a press conference Monday afternoon there are no…

Congressional Debate
Local News, News, Politics, State

Wilson, Boroughs face off in Congressional debate

The coronavirus pandemic was one of the main topics of the debate
ABC Columbia Staff,

Tuesday night Republican Representative Joe Wilson faced off against Democratic Candidate Adair Boroughs in a debate for the second District Congressional race. During the one hour face-off the pandemic took center stage. Newcomer Boroughs argued that South Carolina missed an opportunity to act early to protect the people of South Carolinaians and suggested widespread rapid testing be implemented as students…

Stimulus Update
National News, Politics

Nancy Pelosi extends stimulus package deadline

Mike Olson,

Tuesday was the self-imposed deadline given by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to wrap up negotiations on a nearly $2 trillion pandemic relief bill. While she was scheduled to give the final decision earlier this afternoon, she is now allowing both sides more time to continue negotiations.