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Scott Thorpe Elected SCDP Third Vice Chair

The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean's presidential campaign in…

Senate Passes Roads Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Working late into the evening, South Carolina senators passed the roads bill. The measure that passed 33-10 would raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents over the next six years. That equates to close $800 million in…

S.C. House Votes to Add Roads Bill to State Budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a rare move, the House passed Amendment 2A to amend the state budget Wednesday.  The move ensures the roads bill will be negotiated during the budget conference…

Medical Marijuana to Wait Another Year for Green Light

[gtxvideo vid='vOcggVdq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vOcggVdq.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Advocates Push for Bill'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Advocates met Tuesday to reinforce their call to add South Carolina to the list of almost 30 states that have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. Lawmakers from…

Rallying for Earth Day

People around the world gathered to have their voices heard in an effort to promote science as they celebrated earth day over the weekend.

Governor McMaster says Roads Bill is a Priority

[gtxvideo vid='FBcHlgYU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FBcHlgYU.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster says Roads Bill a Priority'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fixing South Carolina's roads is a number one priority for Governor Henry McMaster. The Governor says the roads bill is number one at this time, but he…

SC Roads Bill Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Senators are debating whether a bill raising revenue to fix South Carolina's crumbling roadways should also cut taxes. Republican Sen. Sean Bennett proposed an amendment Wednesday that includes cutting income taxes and manufacturers' property taxes, while…

O'Reilly Out at Fox News Channel

Bill O'Reilly has lost his job at Fox News Channel following reports that five women had been paid millions of dollars to keep quiet about harassment allegations.

Roads Bill Debate Begins on the Senate Floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senators are debating a solution for improving South Carolina roads after house members urged them to make a move. Some senators say they are more than ready…

Former VP Biden Honors Hollings During SC Statue Dedication

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the…

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