News

Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments

South Carolina Senator gives his thoughts on growing requests to have Confederate monuments removed

(CNN) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP’s Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here’s a look at what he had to say about the issue. Categories: Local News, Politics, State

National protests continue as George Floyd’s brother appears on Capitol Hill

Philonise Floyd speaks to lawmakers on Capitol Hill pushing for police reform

(ABC News) — Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government officials across the country are announcing policing reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death. ABC’s Reena Roy has the story. Categories: National News, Politics

Voters, poll workers voice frustrations at Richland County election meeting

This comes two days after voters waited for hours in line and some received incomplete ballots for the primary

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Several frustrated poll workers and voters made their voices heard at a meeting of Richland County’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections Thursday morning. People complained about long wait times, incomplete and handwritten ballots, combined precincts, and working conditions at polling places. A common sight at polling places across Richland County were long lines of people…

President Trump to give party nomination acceptance speech in Florida, not at RNC in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina’s Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The business portion of the convention will remain in Charlotte. A GOP source says that…

“AccelerateED” task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall

Educators discuss how to get K-12 classes back in the classroom this Fall

  Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival and dismissal times, limiting capacity on school buses, and directing traffic flow in hallways to promote social distancing. Even though schools have not gotten the official green…

Rutherford defeats Richland Co. Coroner incumbent Watts

Richland Co. will soon have a new coroner. Naida Rutherford defeated incumbent Gary Watts in Tuesday's Democratic primary.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland Co. will soon have a new coroner. Naida Rutherford defeated incumbent Gary Watts in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. “I’m really just excited to use my voice and my platform to be able to help the people who need it the most,” said Naida Rutherford, Richland Co. Coroner Elect. Despite issues at polling places, voters came out…

Coronavirus cases spike, DHEC : 687 new cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday announced 687 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 16,441 and those who have died to 588. Health officials say ten of the 13 deaths occurred in elderly…