COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party’s convention Saturday with 66 percent of delegates’ votes. Pawleys Island activist Susan Smith received 28 percent. The 42-year-old chairman said Democrats can build the party “into a force to be reckoned with”…
The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean’s presidential campaign in 2003, he has worked on the communications, policy, and field operations of campaigns in Georgia, Montana, Virginia, Maryland, and at…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The head of the Democratic National Committee is the keynote speaker of a South Carolina Democratic Party fundraiser. Tom Perez delivered the address at Friday night’s inaugural Blue Palmetto Dinner at the Medallion Center in Columbia. Perez will be talking about the need to build the party and compete on all levels. Perez was labor secretary…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a memorial Friday to honor those who lost their lives on the job. DOT Officials urged all drivers to remain cautious and mindful in work zones. In the SC DOT history, Secretary Hall says 39 employees have lost their lives on the job. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags:…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– A Sumter woman is accused of unlawful neglect of a child. Sumter deputies say the Sumter woman and her children tested positive for drugs. Investigators say Megan Watford’s children, ages 2 and 7, both tested positive for meth and amphetamines. She is charged with two counts of unlawful neglect of a child. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Sumter…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- May 2, 2017 marks the fourth year our area will take part in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online event that encourages people to donate to charitable causes. Central Carolina Community, the foundation hosting the challenge, says giving back helps every one around us. “We’re all impacted by nonprofits, whether it’s our local hospital or animal shelters or…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A friend with whom convicted church shooter Dylann Roof shared his plans to massacre South Carolina churchgoers has begun serving prison time for lying to federal authorities. Attorney Debbie Barbier tells The Associated Press Joey Meek reported to federal prison in Ohio on Tuesday. Meek has been sentenced to two years and three months for encouraging…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– 200 employees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina are off of the job beginning Monday. ABC Columbia News received an anonymous call Friday from an employee who said they were notified of a mandatory furlough. A spokesperson for the company says they received a stop-work order from the government on the project for which…
if you enjoy reading a good book, then this weekend you’ll have the prefect opportunity to stock up you personal library during a Spring book sale.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to bring home a furry friend. The Columbia Animal Services has announced a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The Cinco De Meow Pet Special…
