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Attorney General responds to Norman controversy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Attorney General Alan Wilson says U.S. Representative Ralph Norman will not face charges for placing a loaded handgun on a table during a campaign event. In a statement released today,  Wilson said the actions of the congressman do not warrant criminal prosecution and should not be pursued further. State Democrats called for an investigation after Norman…

Sumter Police Investigating Fatal Crash

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–  Police in Sumter are investigating an accident that left a 29 year old woman dead. Investigators say just before 8:30 a GMC Yukon was turning left into a business plaza on South Pike West whit it hit a 2003 Buick. The driver of the Buick, Katina Hunter was taken to Palmetto Health Toumey where she later died….

Window Manufacturer Expanding Operations in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A window manufacturer is expanding operations in South Carolina. According to the Governor’s office, J. Geiger Shading,  is expanding its existing Charleston County operations with $1.1 million investment. The expansion is expected to 26 new jobs. According to officials, the company will be moving its offices from downtown Charleston to North Charleston, S.C. Those interested in joining the…

COMET Bus Route Forum Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Changes are coming to the COMET Bus routes. The transportation system is holding a series of public meetings on the proposed changes. Officials say they want to reduce the number of service hours, add more service to the Northeast  and restructure routes in the Northwest. The next forum will be held Tuesday, April 10 at the Eastover Library….

Solicitor recuses self from congressman gun case

Rep. Ralph Norman pulls out own gun to make a point about violence By Annie Grayer, CNN Updated 8:14 PM ET, Fri April 6, 2018 Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., conducts a ceremonial swearing in of Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., in the Capitol on Monday, June 26, 2017. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Speaker of the House…

SC GOP Looks at Referendum on Partisan Voter Registration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republicans are taking a step toward ending the state’s practice of crossover voting during primary elections. The state GOP on Monday announced it would conduct an advisory referendum during this year’s June primaries asking voters if they feel they should have the option to affiliate with a political party when registering to vote. South…

Richland Co. Council Responds to Seals Firing

Richland Co. , SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Council held a specially called meeting Monday afternoon, this after former County Administrator Gerald Seal sent an email to council members disputing being fired last week. Seals claims he was never told that he was being fired and in fact, learned of his dismissal from news reports. The County Council responded…