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In speech, Trump to ramp up critique of Clinton

  NEW YORK (AP) _ Donald Trump is set to lambaste Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as a failed secretary of state out of step with Americans on trade and immigration. Trump's address Wednesday morning at his hotel in New York's…

Haley Decides To Attend Republican Convention in Ohio

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has decided to attend the Republican National Convention in Ohio next month. Spokesman Rob Godfrey said Tuesday that Haley will attend alongside South Carolina's delegation. But, unlike in 2012, she has…

Clinton, Sanders Meet As Primary Season Comes To A Close

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The presidential primary season has come to a close for Hillary Clinton, with a win in the District of Columbia. Tuesday's contest has no bearing on Clinton's role as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, but it…

Presidential candidates adjust schedule after nightclub shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are adjusting their presidential politicking after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Clinton is postponing her first joint event with President Barack Obama on Wednesday in Wisconsin after the night club…

Gov. Haley and her allies clash in legislative endorsements

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While 39 legislators face primary challengers Tuesday, the spotlight will be on Republican Senate races that pit GOP Gov. Nikki Haley against many of her longtime allies. With two years left in her tenure, Haley is spending…

SC Top Democrat Calls Trump A "Racist"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top Democrat says elected Republicans should rescind their endorsements of Donald Trump, calling the presumptive GOP nominee a racist, in part due to his race-based attacks on a Hispanic judge. Party Chairman Jaime Harrison…

Sanders Clings to Hope as Clinton Clinches Nomination

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ It's a big day for Hillary Clinton, who's about to celebrate becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Clinton is hoping for victory in Tuesday's primaries in California and New Jersey and contests…

Roads Bill Heading to Governor's Desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators have given final approval to legislation designed to jumpstart improvements to South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. The House's 109-2 vote Wednesday sends the compromise to Gov. Nikki Haley. Rep. Gary Simrill of Rock Hill encouraged his…

SC lawmakers agree to budget with 3.25 percent pay increase

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators have agreed to a budget that increases state employees' pay by 3.25 percent, puts $30 million into replenishing sand on South Carolina's beaches and provides local governments an additional $11 million. Those were among the…

Watch: Vote 2016 Latest

Columbia,SC. (WOLO) -- The race to the White House continues to get closer to November. Click here to find out where the candidates stand, who's asking for a recount in Kentucky, and Protests that turn violent outside a New Mexico…

Chaos on the campaign trail: Trump rally protest turns violent

  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ Authorities in New Mexico are characterizing an anti-Donald Trump demonstration outside a campaign rally as a "riot.'' Authorities say demonstrators threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police officers last night, injuring several,…

Watch: Vote 2016 Trump vs. Clinton

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- A new poll shows presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump gaining momentum and taking a slight lead over Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton in a hypothetical match up. click here to find out how close the front runners…

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