Local News

Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg spent Friday night hosting campaign events. “So I say to Donald Trump. Don’t worry about the Democratic primary, cause we’re going to beat you. Start…

COMET offers free rides to the polls for Democratic primary

A local transportation service wants to make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot whether they have a ride to the polls or not

ABC Columbia image Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO)—The COMET wants to make sure you can cast your ballot  in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday February 29th, without having to worry about finding a way to get there. According to COMET Executive Director and CEO, John Andoh studies reveal that the lack of transportation plays a role for many people who do…

Former SCANA executives face lawsuit over V-C Summer Nuclear plant

Columbia, SC (AP) —Two of SCANA’s former top executives, and SCE&G now known as Dominion Energy have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission of defrauding investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission accuses SCANA Corp., its subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G),  along with the utility’s former CEO, Kevin Marsh and Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne of defrauding…

Sheriff: Attempted murder suspects beat victim after argument over a trailer and $30

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Two people in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder after an attack of a Springfield man. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was punched and beaten with a roofing tool after an argument over a trailer and $30 supposedly owed to one of the suspects. “These individuals had no mercy in…

Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary

The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday. The bus has been criss crossing South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word…

Local election officials say they are ready for Saturday’s Democratic primary

The State Election Commission says their voting method has been used hundreds of times

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As voters get ready to go to the polls Saturday, election officials say they are confident people won’t have too many hassles when casting their vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential preference primary. ABC Columbia image SC Voters ready for primary   The South Carolina State Election Commission says their voting system have been used more than…

Democratic Presidential Candidates hold rallies across SC

Vote 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Presidential candidates are trying to rally voters and get their support for Saturday’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Several candidates are having events Friday, in the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski is live with the latest on the rallies. At Allen University, Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer will hold a rally Friday at…

Joe Biden makes stops in Columbia ahead of SC Presidential Primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigning across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President Joe Biden made a few final stops in Columbia Friday, ahead of Saturday’s  Democratic Presidential primary. Biden stopped at Toliver’s Mane Event on North Main Street, which is a popular hangout for candidates vying for the presidency. Biden spoke at length on his plans to reform the country’s gun policy. Biden is expected to…