Local 5th grader helps children who lost parents to gun violence
This weekend Kassydi hosted her first Kass Bears Ball. The event is for kids who lost their parents to gun violence.
Gun Violence
DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs
The Justice Department is sending out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer “red-flag laws” and other crisis-intervention programs
The Justice Department is sending out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer “red-flag laws” and other crisis-intervention programs
Remembrance walk held for gun violence victim in Eastover
This weekend family and friends paid tribute to Kwame Jones life and called for the end of gun violence.
This weekend family and friends paid tribute to Kwame Jones life and called for the end of gun violence.
Two non-profit organizations team up to help end gun violence
"Building Better Communities" and "The Sally R. Brasley Foundation" want to be positive forces in the community
Two local non-profit organizations are teaming up to help stop gun violence while giving back to the community.
Perry Bradley and Roy Brasley are determined to help stop gun violence and give back to the community. Bradley is the founder of “Building Better Communities” and Brasley is the founder of “The Sally R. Brasley Foundation.”
Family and friends remember Trinity Sanders, ask for answers
To mark the one year anniversary of Sanders’ passing, friends and family released purple balloons. Thompson says the support of others has helped her bear the burden of losing her daughter.
LOCK IT UP COLUMBIA: North Columbia community event promotes gun safety
The block party also featured local organizations that provide various services to the community.
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
By Alan Fram (AP)
Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week’s end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.
More victims claimed by gun violence as senators work on final text of reform bill
Deadly gunfire erupted in Washington DC at a Juneteenth festival. Nine people were shot in New York, one of them fatally, in Harlem at a gathering. All of this happening as a bipartisan group of senators continue working on the final text of the bill on gun reform on Capitol Hill.
Former gang members aim to end violence in the community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County law enforcement agencies met with a group of former South Carolina gang members, who are now street ambassadors, to have an important discussion about violence in the community. Community leaders say the discussions are critical because the street ambassadors past with gangs can help them serve as agents of peace and change. The two…
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts during Thursday night’s game between the teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life.
