After previous warnings, the State House sees small, peaceful protests on Inauguration Day
After a week of warnings from the FBI and local law enforcement, it was a fairly quiet afternoon at the State House.
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State lawmakers not meeting at the State House this week
State lawmakers are not meeting at the State House this week. Leaders are asking lawmakers to hold committee and subcommittee meetings online so they can pass bills the entire House and Senate can take up when they return.
No violence or arrests made during “Freedom of Speech” rally outside the State House Sunday
Officials say there was no violence or arrests during a protest at the State House on Sunday. A group of peaceful protesters joined outside the State House for a “Freedom of Speech” rally.
State and local law enforcement increasing security at the State House leading to Inauguration Day
With the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden happening next week, you can expect increased security at the State House. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are working together.
SC legislators say keeping South Carolinians safe is top priority for 2021 legislative session
Class is back in session at the State House, as today legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 legislative session.
Demonstrators take to the State House to protest mask mandates, while another group calls for statue removal
There were protesters at the State House Tuesday afternoon as demonstrators were seen holding up a sign that reads, “COVID IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT OUR FREEDOMS HAVE.”
CPD coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential events leading to Inauguration Day
Columbia Police say they are working with state and federal law enforcement to monitor events leading up to and including Inauguration Day.
SC Bureau of Protective Services enhancing security at the State House
The South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services says they are working with law enforcement to maintain enhanced security at the State House.
AP: South Carolina Senate elects Hutto as new minority leader
The new leader of South Carolina Senate Democrats says he wants his colleagues to concentrate on better jobs, health care and education instead of getting caught up in partisan fights.
House republicans plan to introduce legislation addressing election irregularities
On Tuesday, House republican lawmakers say they will announce upcoming efforts to introduce new legislation, addressing irregularities in federal elections. The press conference will be at the State House lobby at 2 p.m.
