Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is leaving the door open for a return to politics, however. Author: WLTX, Meg Kinnard AP Published: 8:57 AM EST February 4, 2021 Updated: 6:23 PM EST February 4, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city and one of the state’s highest-profile Democrats will not seek a fourth term in office.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin said he wants to focus now on his law practice and family. Now is the time to step off the stage to continue to build my family, he said. In my life I’m a child of God, a husband and father, and then I am Mayor. My faith and love for my wife and our children come first.
âNo specific threats to the state of South Carolinaâ ahead of Inauguration, officials say
âNo specific threats to the state of South Carolinaâ ahead of Inauguration, officials say By Adam Mintzer | January 15, 2021 at 9:05 PM EST - Updated January 16 at 3:00 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Law enforcement and other public officials want to assure South Carolinians there are safety measures in place ahead of President-elect Joe Bidenâs inauguration on January 20.
The FBI has warned of the potential for armed protests at all 50 statehouses, as well as the U.S. Capitol. State officials say the South Carolina State House and the surrounding area are secure.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Statehouse is closing for five days after the FBI warned capitols in every U.S. state could be targets for violence. Police on Friday didn’t share any specific threats to the Statehouse, if there are any. But the Public Safety Department said the building is being closed Saturday through Wednesday’s presidential inauguration “out of.
Columbia Mayor says city prepared 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. Author: Devin Johnson Updated: 8:29 PM EST January 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Armed protests are expected across America leading up to Inauguration Day for President-Elect Joe Biden.
South Carolina leaders say they are prepping for possible violence at the Statehouse. I want to ensure people in Columbia and the Midlands that law enforcement agencies are working very closely together to ensure the safety and security of the people and their property, Mayor Steve Benjamin.