Amy O’Rourke's first solo trip to the Midlands
Amy O'rourke, the wife of presidential hopeful Beto O'rourke, made her first solo trip to the palmetto state to meet with voters and talk about a number of issues.
Politics
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris drops out of Criminal Justice Forum event
Just hours after President Donald Trump spoke at Benedict College, and received the Bipartisan Justice Award, one of his Democratic rivals drops out of a weekend forum.
Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump's visit
Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: 'I'm very proud of being involved"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved
(CNN) Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign…
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
President Trump praises GOP members challenging impeachment inquiry
(ABC News) --- Thursday President Trump sent praises to the members of the Republican House members who barged the closed door impeachment hearing Wednesday, disrupting it for hours. ABC's terry Moran has more.
Rep. Tim Ryan is latest Democratic presidential candidate to drop out 2020 race
(CNN) --- The Democratic field of Presidential Candidates is shrinking again. Representative Tim Ryan dropped out of the race Thursday. The Congressman from Ohio posted a video on twitter Thursday…
What to expect from President Trump's visit to Benedict College
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Get ready for heavy traffic and road closures as President Donald Trump makes his way back to the Midlands Friday. President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the…
Be prepared for November 5th elections
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote…
Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on 'heartbeat bill'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state's proposed abortion legislation also known as the 'heartbeat bill, meaning if passed, abortions would…
Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor…
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