Lawmakers talk about gun laws on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
Politics
Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans…
State Senator calls election board incompetent after intense meeting in Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An explosive back and forth during the Richland County Elections Board meeting Wednesday night. "Nobody trust the Richland County elective process,State Senator Dick Harpootlian said. "I don't trust it. I…
South Carolina senators delay mental health transport bill
A group of senators say a proposal to overhaul how mental health patients are transported in South Carolina needs more work.
250 Midlands Students sing on State House steps for the Arts
[gtxvideo vid='IQF66jWN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IQF66jWN.jpg' vtitle='250 Students sing on State House steps for the Arts'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the SC State House steps Wednesday, to sing! It's part of Arts Advocacy Day. Advocates…
SC House approves new bill that would require fraternities and sororities to publicly report misconduct
The South Carolina House has approved a bill requiring fraternities and sororities to keep publicly reporting conduct violation by the groups at colleges and universities.
MADD rally pushes for stricter penalties for first time DUI offenders
[gtxvideo vid='pbOuDMAn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pbOuDMAn.jpg' vtitle='Madd rally'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Mother's Against Drunk Driving rallied on the steps of the Sstate House Tuesday (2/12). Governor Henry McMaster was on hand for the 'MADD' event. the governor addressed a number of issues…
State lawmaker announce proposal to make rental agreements more fair to tenants
A state lawmaker wants to make rental agreements more fair to tenants.
Former Governor, former Ambassador Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- A South Carolina organization has announced that former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the Uited Nations, Nikki Haley, will serve as chair. The Original Six Foundation says Haley will return to serve as chair for the…
Governor McMaster to speak at MADD rally at State House
Governor Henry McMaster will speak at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving rally at the north steps of the State House this afternoon.
South Carolina county director quits after uncounted votes
A county election director in South Carolina has resigned after reports that more than 1,000 ballots were not counted last year.
Possible agreement reached between lawmakers would avoid another government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement in principle to fund the government and avoid another partial government shutdown. The emerging agreement was announced by a group of lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and…
President hopeful Cory Booker attends South Carolina Rise Tour at Morris College
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Sen. Cory Booker campaigning in the Midlands
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Presidential hopeful Cory Booker made his first stop in the Midlands Sunday afternoon. The New Jersey Senator hosted a South Carolina Rise Rural Healthcare Forum at Fairfield Central…
National Politics
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