Donald Trump’s transition is being marked by sharp internal disagreements over key cabinet appointments and direction, both for internal West Wing positions and key national security posts, sources involved in the transition team tell CNN.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Nikki Haley is asking South Carolina to pray. Tuesday Haley announced plans for a statewide prayer vigil to be held next Tuesday at area places of worship. Haley says she’s urging everyone, regardless of faith to take part. Hurricane Matthew, the Dylann Roof, and Michael Slager trials are among the reasons the governor says to pray for…
Smoke from wildfires around the Southeast is bellowing into the Midlands, covering skylines and leaving clouds of haze around buildings. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says that the air quality in our area is becoming unhealthy. DHEC officials declared an Air Quality Action Day, suggesting that that people should stay indoors. “We’re asking everyone to limit their outdoor…
ABC NEWS– Firefighters across the Southeast are battling nearly 45 Wildfires in states from North Carolina, to Tennessee to Alabama. More than three thousand firefighters are on the ground working to contain the blazes which are charring thousands of acres. ABC’S Elizabeth Hur has the latest. Categories: National News, News
Columbia, S.C. (AP)–A South Carolina agency is holding off on recommending any changes to abortion clinic regulations after being inundated with responses to its drafted proposal. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Tuesday the process is delayed indefinitely. Spokeswoman Cassandra Harris says the agency received nearly 460 comments on proposed changes put out in September for public…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday the Midlands is under an Air Quality Alert. According to DHEC, residents should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires. Officials say monitors are indicating elevated levels of particulate matter in several areas of the state. Currently, the upstate counties are most affected. However, areas of the state north of I-20 and west…
PICKENS COUNTY (AP)– Officials say a wildfire burning in the mountains of South Carolina is more under control than in previous days. Mike Bozzo of the S.C. Forestry Commission says the 2,300-acre Pinnacle Mountain fire is now 25 percent contained. Firefighters used bulldozers to construct fire lines Sunday. Sprinkler systems have also been installed along portions of the South Saluda…
One person has been shot at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, today, the Oklahoma City Police Department announced on Twitter.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Days before a scheduled public hearing, a member of the Richland County Recreation Commission’s Board is submitting his resignation. Wilbert Lewis, a board member since 2007 notified the governor’s office of his resignation Tuesday. State Senator Joel Lourie was among those calling on members to step down in the wake of allegations of corruption and nepotism. Lourie…
As South Carolinians prepare for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, Governor Nikki Haley announced a day of prayer vigils throughout the state on Tuesday, November 22.
