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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Announces State of the City

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced Tuesday that he will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take…

Trump Administration Accepts DACA Applications

Washington, DC (WOLO) --- The Trump Administration says it is accepting renewal applications to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. The Announcement comes days after a Federal Judge in California temporarily blocked efforts to end the deferred action for childhood arrivals…

Sen. Tim Scott calls President Trump's "s---hole countries" remark disappointing

[gtxvideo vid='JDN5Lqgn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JDN5Lqgn.jpg' vtitle='Sen. Tim Scott calls President Trump's comments disappo'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Senator Tim Scott says Senator Graham confirmed to him that the report of the President's comments regarding "s---hole countries" was "basically accurate." In a statement…

State Lawmakers Vow to Fight Opiod Crisis

[gtxvideo vid='nvxc3Q6v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nvxc3Q6v.jpg' vtitle='State Lawmakers Vow to Fight Opiod Crisis'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Across the board, lawmakers and state leaders say tackling the opioid crisis is a top priority. Wednesday (1/10) morning Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the…

Senators Agree to Take Up Governor Vetoes Next Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-The road to better buses just got a little longer after legislators put on the brakes in the Senate Wednesday. Senators are asking representatives to go back and take a…

SC Attorney General Hosts Human Trafficking Coalition Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is hosting a Southeast Human Trafficking Coalition meeting. Advocates from eight states are taking part. “Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and South Carolina sits right between two…

SC Governor Activates National Guard for Winter Weather Recovery

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster, "There are South Carolinians in need right now, and…

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