SC lawmakers discussing new gun legislation to curb violence
The South Carolina General Assembly is considering passing four gun bills that would restrict access to weapons for some but increase it for others.
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SC’s permitless carry bill draws mixed reaction
A bill in the S.C. Senate would allow people to openly carry handguns with no training.
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Benedict College students march for ‘No more silence,’ end to gun violence
Benedict College students walked the streets of Columbia to raise awareness against gun violence. They were joined by law enforcement officials, gun control advocates and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
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Not locking your car? You might be part of the gun violence issue in Columbia
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said numbers show keeping cars locked and guns secured could help prevent shootings.
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If gun cases continue to rise, would Richland One schools get more SROs?
Richland One’s spokesperson said Tuesday there is no plan to add student resource officers at district schools. But Superintendent Craig Witherspoon said last week there could potentially be changes made if weapon incidents continue to rise.
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Confusing, contradictory laws make it hard to remove guns from domestic abusers
Despite South Carolina’s falling national domestic homicide rank, firearms still pose a threat to women and domestic violence victims in the state.
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After school weapons incidents, experts weigh in
In October, five Midlands schools students were charged with bringing weapons to schools. Experts say an increase in violence and a mental health crisis in school-aged children are parts of the puzzle.
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Breaking: Man killed at student apartment complex in Columbia
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a student apartment complex Tuesday, according to the...
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Columbia churches preparing for the worst, praying for the best
Almost four years after the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, Columbia churches are still...
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West Columbia business offers active shooter training
West Columbia company aims to provide active shooter training to churches and schools.
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Columbia community unites against hate
The Columbia community held a vigil on Tuesday to honor the victims of the Oct. 27 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
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Five arrests made in Two Notch Road crime spree
Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the media regarding the arrests made of five armed robbers in...
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