South Carolina lawmakers consider gun purchase loophole
A South Carolina lawmaker has reintroduced a bill to close a loophole by extending background checks for gun purchasers from three days to five days.
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‘Ban the box’ ordinance could prohibit Columbia employers from asking about criminal history
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Mayor Steve Benjamin’s state of the city speech Tuesday night he spoke a lot about compassion and second chances. Benjamin brought up a Ban the Box ordinance that will require city contractors to remove questions regarding criminal offenses from job applications city-wide. The mayor said the city of Columbia already implements ban the box tactics in its…
Mayor Steve Benjamin addresses Allen Benedict Court housing crisis
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin addressed several issues for the city of Columbia Tuesday night, but the Allen Benedict court housing crisis was front and center. “The tragic deaths of Mr. Calvin Witherspoon, Jr. & Mr. Derrick Caldwell Roper only underscore the urgency and creativity with which we should be working together to pursue more public sector & private sector…
Teachers take over the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Teachers from all over the state came to Columbia to find their teacher voices and put them into action. “They have been very receptive to listen to the teachers, and for many teachers, it’s the first time they’re using their teacher-voice. So, they’re getting empowered too,” Kathy Maness said, exec. dir. for the Palmetto State Teachers Association. Education reform…
2019 Five Points St Patrick’s Day festival lineup announced
The annual Five Points St. Patrick’s Day festival is around the corner and the band lineup was announced.
Teacher rally at the State House
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin set to give ‘State of City’ address
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. WHERE: University of South Carolina School of Law, Karen…
State of the City address set for January 29th in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. WHERE: University of South Carolina School of Law, Karen…
New initiative offers business leaders incentive for investing in low income areas
A new imitative is giving business leaders an incentive to invest in low income areas in need of growth.
Roger Stone, political operative, indicted in Mueller Probe
ABC NEWS– Developing news out of Washintgon, a major indictment from the special counsel into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential campaign. Roger Stone has been charged in Robert Mueller’s probe, he was arrested Friday. ABC’S Lana Zak has the latest in Washington. Categories: National News, News, Politics Tags: Roger Stone
