In a historic and trailblazing move, Richland County has set a powerful precedent as the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate intimidation ordinance , marking a pivotal shift in the state’s response to hate-fueled violence. Spearheaded by the resolute leadership of Councilwoman Tyra Little , the ordinance passed unanimously during its third reading—ushering in a new era of legal protection for marginalized communities in the Palmetto State.

With this decisive action, Richland County boldly asserts that “hate has no home here,” standing as a beacon of progress in a state that remains one of only two in the nation—alongside Wyoming—without a statewide hate crime law.

What the Ordinance Means for Richland County

Effective immediately, the ordinance makes it unlawful to co

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