Senator Joel Lourie

Watch: Senate Committee Takes Testimony on “Bathroom Bill”

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, dozens packed a Senate subcommittee hearing on a bill that would require individuals to go to the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate. Critics say the bill unfairly targets those in the transgender community. At the hearing, individuals on both sides of the issue expressed their opinions on the matter….

Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer

The Intersection at Forest Dr. and Beltline Blvd. will be renamed after fallen Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed ‘Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,’ after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. “Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew him he was theirs and for many others he’s really become our superhero,” said Greg’s wife, Kassy Alia. For Kassy, renaming…