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McMaster Campaign Announces President Trump Election Eve Rally in West Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Carolina. The campaign has announced that President Donald Trump will attend an election eve campaign rally for Governor Henry McMaster in West Columbia Monday. According to the campaign, the event is free and open to the general public. President Trump and Governor…

Vote 2018- Debate Roundup McMaster and Warren

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The race in the GOP runoff for Governor is heating up. Both Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are back on the campaign trail. The two met in a debate Wednesday night ahead of Tuesday’s runoff. Our Alexis Frazier was there. In Vote 2018 Coverage- The President and Vice President are hoping to raise support for Governor McMaster…

Catch the Comet for free- National ‘Dump the Pump Day’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can ride The Comet buses for free today, June 21. The bus system is joining public transit programs from across the country for the 13th annual National ‘Dump the Pump Day’. The day first started back in June of 2006 when gas prices were $3.00 per gallon. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Comet, Dump the Pump

Volvo Cars officially opens Ridgeville, SC Plant

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Volvo Cars, the first major automaker to abandon cars powered solely by internal combustion engines, is officially opening its first plant in the United States. The Swedish carmaker aims to make 130,000 hybrid or all-electric vehicles a year at the South Carolina factory, once it reaches peak capacity. Volvo is officially opening the plant Wednesday in…