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President Trump’s Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a number of issues,  including criminal justice reform and opportunity zones. But as Columbia prepares for the Presidential visit, there are groups holding a protest. ABC Columbia’s…

President Donald Trump visits Columbia: What you need to know, traffic delays, road closures

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday and you can expect some traffic delays. According to Columbia Police, they will provide support for Friday afternoon’s Presidential visit to Benedict College. Columbia Police announced, drivers should expect short time road closures while the Presidential motorcade travels through the City of Columbia to its final destination. Due to security…

President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at Benedict College. Stay with ABC Columbia News for Live coverage on air and online. Our Alexis Frazier spoke with White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner…

President Donald Trump set to visit Columbia, SC next week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–ABC Columbia News has learned that President Donald Trump is expected to be in South Carolina next week. According to a spokesperson from the White House, President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum. The forum is set to take place in Columbia, next Friday, October 25 at Benedict College….

Benedict College student one of only 10 across the country to get full scholarship to study abroad

(photo: Benedict College) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College student is one of ten students from across the country chosen to earn the prestigious Frederick Douglas Global Fellowship. 2022 graduate, Henry Seyu is the first Benedict College student to be awarded the honor that will give Seyu a full scholarship to study abroad in London, England this summer. While across…

Harambee Festival draws big crowds to Benedict College

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Black History month came alive over the weekend at the Harambee Festival at Benedict College. The annual celebration of African-American culture featured plenty of food, music and art. Organizers and attendees say it’s a great way for the community to explore culture with food and fun. Categories: Local News Tags: Benedict College, Harambee

Bernie Sanders to visit with students at Benedict College

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Columbia to meet with students at Benedict College. Sanders will visit the college for an event called “A conversation with students.” Sanders will speak Tuesday afternoon at the David H. Swinton Center on the college campus, according to school officials, seating is limited. Sanders was in town Monday to…