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Protests
'People's Convoy declares victory': Truckers leave DC region
Protests
First wave of truck convoys expected on Capital Beltway on Wednesday
Groups of trucks could flood the Capital Beltway beginning Wednesday as series of truck convoys aimed at protesting mask mandates and COVID restrictions arrive.
Protests
Protesters gather at State House in opposition to South Carolina 'Heritage Act'
Opponents to the bill coalesced around the Benjamin Tillman statue - one of the main objects in question.
Protests
New Brookland statues demand social justice
Made of wood, the new Brookland statues demand social justice and include, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis. They were unveiled on Thursday.
Protests
Protest organizer charged with attempted murder after violent protests last year
Malik Muhammad came to Portland after making headlines for de-escalating a tense stand-off by hugging a police lieutenant in Indianapolis.
Local News
Richland Library holds discussion on race for teens
'Lets talk race' discussion at the Richland Library has been started again and this time helps to address questions teens have.
News
Man indicted for shooting fireworks at police during protests released from jail after bond reduced
Brandon Pack was accused of firing commercial-grade fireworks at police officers during a protest on May 29.
Politics
SC National Guard members in D.C. for inauguration security
A tweet by the guard said the unit was helping to "provide security support" for the event.
Local News
Police prepare for protests in Columbia ahead of inauguration
The South Carolina State House is barricaded and will be closed through Wednesday as a precaution.
Local News
Police prepare for protests in Columbia ahead of inauguration
On Friday, Columbia Police and the Richland County Sheriff's Department shared how they plan to handle any protests leading up to the Presidential Inauguration.
Local News
Columbia Mayor assures preparation in case of armed protests
Columbia's Mayors says the city is on an increased state of security as South Carolina law enforcement agencies prep for planned armed protests at the Statehouse.
Local News
Columbia Police and local law enforcement beef up security
With possible threats this weekend at all 50 state capitols, here is what local law enforcement is planning.
Protests
First wave of truck convoys expected on Capital Beltway on Wednesday
Groups of trucks could flood the Capital Beltway beginning Wednesday as series of truck convoys aimed at protesting mask mandates and COVID restrictions arrive.
Protests
Protesters gather at State House in opposition to South Carolina 'Heritage Act'
Opponents to the bill coalesced around the Benjamin Tillman statue - one of the main objects in question.
Protests
New Brookland statues demand social justice
Made of wood, the new Brookland statues demand social justice and include, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis. They were unveiled on Thursday.
Protests
Protest organizer charged with attempted murder after violent protests last year
Malik Muhammad came to Portland after making headlines for de-escalating a tense stand-off by hugging a police lieutenant in Indianapolis.
Local News
Richland Library holds discussion on race for teens
'Lets talk race' discussion at the Richland Library has been started again and this time helps to address questions teens have.
News
Man indicted for shooting fireworks at police during protests released from jail after bond reduced
Brandon Pack was accused of firing commercial-grade fireworks at police officers during a protest on May 29.
Politics
SC National Guard members in D.C. for inauguration security
A tweet by the guard said the unit was helping to "provide security support" for the event.
Local News
Police prepare for protests in Columbia ahead of inauguration
The South Carolina State House is barricaded and will be closed through Wednesday as a precaution.
Local News
Police prepare for protests in Columbia ahead of inauguration
On Friday, Columbia Police and the Richland County Sheriff's Department shared how they plan to handle any protests leading up to the Presidential Inauguration.
Local News
Columbia Mayor assures preparation in case of armed protests
Columbia's Mayors says the city is on an increased state of security as South Carolina law enforcement agencies prep for planned armed protests at the Statehouse.
Local News
Columbia Police and local law enforcement beef up security
With possible threats this weekend at all 50 state capitols, here is what local law enforcement is planning.
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