Violence

Concerns surrounding Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center after jail riot

ABC Columbia is taking a closer look at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Richland County deputies reported a string of stabbings at the jail and more recently a riot and fire this weekend. 

ABC Columbia is taking a closer look at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Richland County deputies reported a string of stabbings at the jail and more recently a riot and fire this weekend. 

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…

VIDEO: Helping Children Cope with Violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – ABC Columbia spoke with Patrice Franz Penney, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina about how parents and caregivers can talk to children following the recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dallas, Kids, Violence