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President Trump Spars with Media
CNN- President Donald Trump held a press conference Thursday to announce his latest nomination, but the President also took time to spar with the media and comment on Russia and what’s he’s calling fake news reports. Kristen Holmes has all the details from Washington. Categories: National News, News, Politics Tags: President Trump
SC Gov. Henry McMaster Says No To Legalizing Marijuana
Categories: Calhoun, Clarendon, Digital Exclusives and Features, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, News, Orangeburg, Politics, Richland, State, Sumter
Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– (AP) – U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney’s narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump’s budget director officially kicks off the campaign for his replacement. Filing for the special election is still two weeks away. But at least six Republicans already have announced. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…
Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fireflies are gearing up for a new season. Tickets are on sale now for the second season of Fireflies baseball. Team Officials say they’re pleased with the opening season crowds and look forward to this season. “Great start. The previous record for a minor league baseball team in Columbia was 151,000 so we almost doubled…
Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness to compromise, proponents said they understood the gravity of the issue. The Senate Chair set a two week time limit for changes, and outlines, including a list of expert…
Trio Led Police, Deputies on Chase Following Armed Robbery,
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Three suspects wanted for armed robbery and leading deputies on multi-county car chase are behind bars. Employees fleeing the North Road Game Stop in Orangeburg flagged down an Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer as he passed by to tell him the store had just been robbed, Richard Walker, public information officer for the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office…
Conway Man Arrested by FBI After Threatening ‘Dylann Roof-Style Attack’
A Conway man was taken into custody by the FBI after writing multiple threatening messages on Facebook and discussing an attack “in the spirit of Dylann Roof,” according to court paperwork.
Fox News Under Criminal Investigation
The Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office is conducting a criminal investigation into Fox News, an attorney involved and sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Senate Confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of SC as Director of White House Budget Office
Senate confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina as director of White House budget office.
