Protest

SC for Ed teachers advocate for change in the state’s education system

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A protest planned by teacher’s organization SC for Ed was called off Monday out of fear for members’ safety after the group received threatening messages online.  Instead, many teachers gathered in small groups throughout the community to make their voices heard. South Carolina teachers say they’ve had enough. SC for Ed members wore red and wrote letters to state…

Ride-Share drivers demand better pay, job security, regulated fares

(CNN) —Rideshare drivers around the world are protesting for better wages. Wednesday protesters hit the streets just two days ahead of Uber’s public offering filing which could generate tens of millions once shares open on the New York stock exchange Friday. According to the Economic Policy Institute,  the average Uber driver earns just above nine dollars an hour. Drivers also…

Chapin Church group stranded in Haiti amid protest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A group of volunteers from a Chapin Church are stranded in Haiti amid continued demonstrations in the capital of Port-au-Prince and a northern city following a fuel price hike. Chapin United Methodist Church wrote in a post to Facebook saying, “Please continue to pray for the nation of Haiti, and for the mission teams including one from…