Tensions flare after peaceful protest at State House, water bottles thrown, non lethal rounds fired
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After hours of peaceful protests at the State House, tensions flared late Sunday evening just before 6pm. At one…
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US Senator Tim Scott: "Protestors be heard, be seen but be orderly"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a briefing Sunday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with State and Local leaders, gathered to address Saturday's violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. Senator Tim Scott was on hand…
Peaceful Protest at SC State House, protestors line sidewalk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A peaceful group of protestors gathered at the South Carolina State House Sunday afternoon. Many holding signs saying "I can't breathe". Some protestors are sitting on the lawn of the…
A look at Saturday's violent protest in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland County Sheriff's deputies have released more information on Saturday's protest in Columbia that turned violent. The protest began peacefully, with a march to the State House from City Hall. Thousands listened as speakers talked about…
Day of peaceful protest erupts into violence in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A day of peaceful protests, including a walk to the South Carolina State House, ended as violence erupted Saturday in Columbia. The peaceful protest began Saturday morning at about 11…
Immediate 6 p.m. curfew in effect amidst Columbia protests
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a last minute press conference, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is instilling an immediate curfew as of 6 p.m. This is for the downtown and Vista areas of the…
Peaceful protest in honor of George Floyd begins to turn violent in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- What began as a peaceful protest and demonstration to honor George Floyd has begun to turn into violence, according to ABC Columbia News Staff on scene. Columbia Police cars…
DHEC: 266 new cases of COVID-19, 4 more deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 266 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, along with four additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed…
Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and heart health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), a majority of people who have died from the coronavirus in South Carolina said they had heart disease. DHEC…
"We need our voices to be heard": Peaceful protest to honor George Floyd to take place in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In the days after George Floyd passed away while getting arrested, Minneapolis has become center stage to protests calling for an end to police brutality. After Reverend Al Sharpton issued…
City of Columbia begins full enforcement of parking meters June 1
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab some change if you are headed Downtown Columbia. Full enforcement of parking meters will begin June 1, 2020. The details from the City are listed below. Per City of Columbia,…
DHEC: 331 new cases of Coronavirus, 13 additional deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, recorded it's highest number of cases. DHEC announced 331 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Health officials say…
Derek Chauvin, one of four former officers fired for involvement in George Floyd’s death, taken into custody
The death of George Floyd, a black man who was seen pinned down in a video by a white police officer and later died, has caused outrage in the city of Minneapolis. What started as mostly peaceful protests in the beginning of week had turned into chaos by Friday.
Twitter flags Trump tweet about George Floyd protests for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has flagged a tweet from President Donald Trump early Friday morning, saying it violated its rules about "glorifying violence" after he tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in regards to the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota protest updates: Protesters gain access to Minneapolis police precinct
(ABC NEWS) - People protesting the death of George Floyd have reportedly taken over the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd precinct and set it…
Funeral protests held for COVID-19 victims
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- protestors are holding a funeral procession for the victims of COVID-19. The procession began at Leevy's Funeral Home and ended at Senator Lindsey Graham's campaign office on Hampton Street in…
McMaster updates SC's response to Coronavirus, issues new State of Emergency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state's response to the Coronavirus Thursday afternoon. McMaster announced that there are still closures in the state, including schools and entertainment venues. McMaster announced he…
DHEC: 4 additional deaths, 156 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 156 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
Richland Co. Sheriff comments on arrest, death of George Floyd
Richland, Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Sheriff Leon Lott released a statement on the death of George Floyd, the African-American man who died after video shows a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. Lott says, "This is…
Eric Garner's mother reacts to George Floyd's death: 'It's a recurring nightmare'
It's been nearly six years since a white New York City police officer caused the chokehold death of Eric Garner, but his mother, Gwen Carr, says that the recent death of George Floyd -- another black man whose dying words echoed her son's -- has brought back all the "darkness."
