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Industrial hemp application due this Friday

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The deadline to apply to grow industrial hemp in the state of South Carolina is this Friday (6/29). If you are interested, there are several qualifications. You must: be a South Carolina resident; pass a state and federal background check administered by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division; have a signed letter of intent with an…
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Democrat James Smith reacts to McMaster victory

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – On Tuesday night (6/27) Representative James Smith commented on Governor McMaster’s victory in the Republican runoff, issuing the following statement: “I would like to congratulate Governor McMaster on his victory tonight. We know that this election is about the people of South Carolina and their future and while Henry McMaster would suggest that all is well, he is not…
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With backing from President Donald Trump, Henry McMaster defeats John Warren in runoff election

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the AP, Governor Henry McMaster has claimed the GOP nomination for the 2018 gubernatorial race. The win comes after President Donald Trump made a special visit to South Carolina to back McMaster tweeting, “Will be heading to one of my favorite places, South Carolina, to fight for one of my original “fighters,” Governor Henry…
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Attorney General Wilson wins South Carolina Republican runoff, AP reports

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the Republican nomination for a third term. Here is what he had to say in a tweeted response after he was announced the projected winner of the runoff election. What a night! My family and I are so grateful for your amazing support. I’ll never stop fighting for…