Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff.
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Driver identified after fatally hitting a tree on Hinnants Store Road in Fairfield
Driver dies after hitting a tree on Hinnants Store Road in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who was killed after hitting a tree on Hinnants Store Road on Wednesday.
Trump supporters gather outside statehouse demanding ‘four more years’
The group gathered for the peaceful protest for nearly two hours Wednesday night
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A group of President Donald Trump supporters gathered at the South Carolina State House holding Trump 2020 flags others with American flags. Many of the several dozens of peaceful protests chanting ‘four more years’ to passerby’s for nearly two hours Wednesday night. Some of the supporters we spoke to say, the president won the election and…
30 South Carolina Republicans back AG Barr’s election probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Several dozen South Carolina Republican lawmakers are voicing support for Attorney General Bill Barr’s green light to federal prosecutors. Barr authorized U.S. attorneys to pursue any “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the presidential election is certified. There has been no evidence of widespread fraud. In a letter obtained Wednesday by The Associated…
Charleston airport temporarily evacuated Wednesday over suspicious package
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The Charleston International Airport reopened after a suspicious package found on the property was deemed not explosive. Airport officials and the Transportation Security Administration said all passengers and employees were evacuated from the terminal around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. Charleston Airport Evacuated (Jeff K Burdge @jkburdge via Twitter) The evacuation occurred after TSA agents identified a…
Home intended for the loved ones of veterans set to be built in Columbia
Construction on the Fisher House has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Veteran’s Day is all about honoring those who served, and one Midlands group is looking to say “thank you” by helping families whose loved ones are being treated at the Dorn VA. A group called “Friends of Fisher House” has raised thousands of dollars over the last few years to build, furnish, and staff a home…
Minor fire reported at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Wednesday morning
According to authorities, firefighters responded to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Wednesday morning after a detainee set a mattress on fire. Officials say the housing unit had to be temporarily evacuated, but no injuries or major damage were reported.
54th annual Governor’s Carolighting scheduled for November 22
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will be celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with the 54th annual Governor’s Carolighting at the State House.
President Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day
President Donald Trump appeared for the first time publicly in six days at the Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day with First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
W.A. Perry Middle Schools hosts drive-through luncheon for veteran employees
Over at W.A. Perry Middle School, the school honored its employees who are military veterans with a drive-through luncheon.
