Passionate, peaceful: Columbia hosts rallies, protests
By T. Michael Boddie | Aug. 12, 2016Columbia citizens saw rallies and protests for different and sometimes conflicting causes.
Columbia citizens saw rallies and protests for different and sometimes conflicting causes.
The flag that was removed from Statehouse grounds on July 10, 2015 was raised again in the same place one year later on Sunday for a rally that drew hundreds of supporters and some protesters.
The battle flag of the Confederacy will be raised on the grounds of the State House by the S.C. Secessionist Party on Sunday in honor of confederate soldiers and in protest of the flag's removal from the dome of the House a year ago.
A call to a 911 dispatcher from Councilman Moe Baddourah, who is accused of assaulting his wife and charged with 2nd degree criminal domestic violence, has been released by officials.
Columbia City Councilman and Director of the McCutchen House Moe Baddourah has been charged with second-degree criminal domestic violence days after an altercation with his wife.
July Fourth weekend will be celebrated around the Midlands with different events open to the public.
Kicking off with the Beautiful People Party, Columbia Fashion Week features models, entertainment and the latest designs from fashion designers and retailers.
Incumbent politicians won big victories on Tuesday as voters across the state went to the polls for primary elections.
The South Carolina State Museum's limited-time exhibit, "Race: Are We So Different?" highlights the scientific and historical aspects of both race and racism.
Mourners gathered across the country this week to honor the victims of the worst mass shooting in American history.
Columbia's own Double Dutch Forces sent their teams to an international competition where they earned several first place titles.
Harvest Week at Motor Supply Company Bistro in the Vista is running through to June 12. It is a week of a consistent menu of farm fresh food.
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center held community summit for leaders and young people to discuss community topics such as education and race.
Travel Lightly Day shared helpful information about environmentally friendly transportation throughout the day Tuesday as part of USC's Earth Day celebrations.
The South Carolina bathroom faces obstacles in the Senate and is unlikely to reach the House of Representatives by its deadline.
Former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier and the University of Tennessee community put aside their differences at UT's spring game as Spurrier was honored on the field.
Columbia resident and USC students participated in The Color Run, a tropical-themed 5k foot race that blasts runners with colored powder.