Comet bus to expand transportation service
If you need a ride to the airport, you’re in luck. The Comet bus service announces plans to expand their service to help people get to Columbia Airport.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
White House suspends CNN reporter’s press pass after heated exchange with President
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – The White House announced Wednesday (11/7) evening it was suspending a CNN reporter’s press pass as a result of an “incident” at a Presidential press conference the same day. The reporter in question is Jim Acosta. Acosta had been involved in a heated exchange with the President as he asked multiple questions. The exchange started when…
Blue Cross Blue Shield to lay off nearly 250 SC employees
FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – Blue Cross Blue Shield says it’s laying off close to 250 employees. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the layoffs take affect Wednesday (11/7) for those who work at PGBA, a subsidiary of the insurance provider. PGBA has offices in Surfside Beach and Florence. Employees were notified of the layoffs back in August. Categories: Local News,…
Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Session’s resignation
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
VOTE 2018 RESULTS: State Superintendent will remain elected position
A constitutional amendment question on the 2018 ballot that would change the State Superintendent position to a Governor appointment has been rejected by South Carolina voters.
Vote 2018 RESULTS: Henry McMaster projected winner of SC Governor Race
COLUMBIA, SC (AP, WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has been projected by the Associated Press as the winner of South Carolina’s race for Governor. This will be his first full term in office. The Republican nominee has held the position for two years after former Governor Nikki Haley left to work for President Trump. South Carolina has not elected…
VOTE 2018 RESULTS: US Rep. Jim Clyburn wins re-election
COLUMBIA, SC (AP,WOLO) – The Associated Press has called South Carolina’s 6th district race for the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Democrat Congressman Jim Clyburn has been re-elected over his Republican challenger Gerhard Gressmann. According to SCvotes.org, with 24,383 ballots counted, Clyburn had 71 percent of the votes. Clyburn is the state’s longest-serving congressman, having now been elected to his…
Voter turnout higher than expected for Midterm election
Poll workers say they saw some of the highest voter turnout for a Midterm Election here in South Carolina.
Governor Henry McMaster casts his ballot
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — ABC Columbia News crews were out at various polling places this morning, including where Governor Henry McMaster cast his ballot this morning shortly before 10am. He was joined by his family at his side at the Lourie Center where we had a chance to speak to the incumbent about why this election is an important one….
South Carolina polls are officially closed; here’s where to go for results
Stay with ABC Columbia News at we work with ABC News nationally for complete coverage of Your Vote Your Voice. Also, ABC Columbia has our news team throughout the Midlands waiting for election results to come in. We’ll keep you up to date on the very latest results as they come in on air and online. Click here for live…
