Vote on Kavanaugh to move to full Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination to full Senate on Friday.
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Senate Judiciary Committee set to vote at 1:30 p.m. on Kavanaugh
(AP) Washington, DC --The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote at 1:30 p.m. on whether to recommend Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate. The chairman, Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley, announced the vote as the committee…
Former solicitor Dan Johnson and former communications director granted $25 Thousand bail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- An audit shows thousands of dollars used for personal reasons but on the taxpayers' dime. Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson and one of his directors came before a judge for the first time. Very few words were…
President Trump comments on sexual assault accusations against his Supreme Court nominee ahead of Thursday's hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Donald Trump spoke at length Wednesday (9/26) about allegations against his Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and how he feels about the expected testimony Thursday from his…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham releases statement in support of Judge Kavanaugh
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina's Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today released the following statement about Judge Kavanaugh. “Judge Kavanaugh has just emphatically denied the recent allegation being levied by Michael Avenatti and his client. He says he does not know…
Protesters outside Senator's office after Kavanaugh comments
Women stood outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Tuesday wearing sashes saying 'Believe Survivors' in light of recent comments made in reference to Supreme Court nominee Bret Kavanaugh.
AP: Court officials suspend law license of 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Court officials have suspended the law license of the South Carolina prosecutor currently facing state and federal charges related to alleged misspending of public funds. The state Supreme Court issued that order Monday for 5th Circuit…
China official says talks impossible with 'US holding knife'
A Chinese official said Tuesday, China cannot hold talks with Washington while the U.S. "holds a knife" to Beijings neck.
Congress considering almost $1.7 billion to aid recovery efforts from Florence
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is starting to consider almost $1.7 billion in new money to aid recovery efforts from Florence. Lawmakers already are facing a deadline this week to fund the government before the start of the new budget year…
Second woman comes forward to accuse Kavanaugh
A second woman is accusing Supreme Court nominee Bret Kavanaugh of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Ambassador Haley Refutes Claim That 25th Amendment was Ever Discussed
New York, NY (WOLO, CNN)-- UN Ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley weighed in on the situation surrounding Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Monday. Rosenstein is scheduled to meet…
Columbia Mayor to host Block Party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to party with some of America's mayors? Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting the community to a block party from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the 1600 block of Main Street. The event takes place after the…
McMaster with Florence recovery update
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State Grand Jury indicts suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson on new embezzlement charges
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A South Carolina Grand Jury has indicted the former Fifth Circuit Solicitor on new charges Thursday (9/20). Dan Johnson had already faced federal charges that were announced…
US Attorney's office announces Indictments against Fifth Circuit Solicitor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The U.S. Attorney's office on Tuesday announced it has indicted Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson on fraud charges. According to a release, Federal prosecutors say the 26 count indictment includes charges…
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