Groups to rally at the Statehouse to push passage of a hate crimes bill

Community, nonprofits join hands around State House to push for hate crime bill

Community members are showing their support for hate crime legislation by joining hands at the State House Wednesday morning.

Groups to rally at the Statehouse to push passage of a hate crimes bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Citizens from across the state will gather at the South Carolina Statehouse on Wednesday for a “Hands Around the Statehouse” rally. The event, organized by Palmetto Hope Network and many other organizations, calls for passage of the Senator Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act. The bill would enhance penalties for crimes motivated by bias. South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crime law. Organizers …

Advocates rally at SC State House urging action on hate crimes bill

On Wednesday, people from across South Carolina will gather at the South Carolina State House for the “Hands Around the Statehouse” rally.The rally will take pl

GMC Thursday Headlines: Dozens Rallied For The Passage Of A Hate Crimes Bill & Columbia Police Hosted Ceasefire Columbia - ABC Columbia

Thursday Headlines: Dozens gathered at the State House yesterday to support the passage of a hate crimes bill & Columbia Police hosted it’s annual Ceasefire Columbia event to deter gun violence and crime. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row)