Batesburg-Leesville hopes jobs will reduce gun violence
Councilman Stephen Cain says, my thinking is that if you have a job, you re not at a cookout on a Wednesday night with nothing else better to do. Author: Eleanor Tabone (WLTX) Updated: 12:29 AM EDT July 15, 2021
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. Batesburg-Leesville council members believe jobs and community engagement could put a stop to gun violence in their community.
Members met at their scheduled council meeting to discuss a proposal which they believe could help curb gun violence.
The idea to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into local technical colleges to provide training and education to help get people jobs.