ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has formally appealed a judge’s order requiring him to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. The South Carolina Republican’s appeal had been expected following a judge’s Monday ruling that he comply with prosecutors’ efforts to compel him…
Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – As schools across the State open for another year, we once again see forty foot buses all about town, ensuring our kids get from home to school safely. Helping to ensure that safety and that the rules of the road, when it comes to sharing the road with buses, is Highway Patrol’s School Bus Safety Unit….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, on Friday, announced three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force. According to the Governor’s office, the task force was created by lawmakers to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention, and advancement of teachers. Per a release: Governor McMaster appointed Dr. Barbara S. Nielsen to serve as chair of the task…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously. Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported. America’s consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic activity, have remained mostly resilient…
While some medical experts are against proposed laws being discussed that would prohibit abortions, there are also those in healthcare that support the ban.
As the Senate Medical Affairs Committee heard testimonies from medical experts and speakers for and against abortion rights, demonstrators met outside to have their voices heard.
Planned Parenthood held a rally to watch today’s hearings as the organization continues its fight for abortion rights in South Carolina.
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In tonight’s Military Matters, Fort Jackson is partnering with the state of South Carolina to help soldiers prepare for careers after the U.S. Army. It is part of the U.S. Army’s Partnership for your Success program or PaYS. Through the program, soldiers are guaranteed up to five job interviews when their time in the service is complete….
(FILE) SC Supreme Court Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– In a unanimous ruling the State Supreme Court, according to the court’s website, placed an injunction on the state’s 6-week abortion ban also known as the Heartbeat Law. The injunction will remain while litigation proceeds in the lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and the Greenville Women’s Clinic. In July the groups filed a…
