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S.C. State University hosts forum to discuss police brutality

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The savage beating and subsequent death of 29 year old Type Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee has renewed the discussion over police brutality. Tuesday evening South Carolina State University’s Department of Social Sciences held a forum entitled, “Let’s Talk about Tyre Nichols: Black Bodies and Institutional Violence” to tackle the issue head on. Organizers say the purpose of…

Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the chance to talk to panelists about a proposed new voting system and new committee to oversee the redrawing of election lines. Tuesday night’s panel included…