Richland Co. community members discuss rash of violence
Community members in Richland County held a meeting to discuss the violence in the area.
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Group trying to tackle crime, now fight for funding
Local group of young men who were former gang members, turned ambassadors for their communities to help stop violence, are now fighting a new battle, funding.
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.
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
