Columbia, S.C. (AP)–Democrats have agreed to allow a Republican proposal to raise $400 million yearly for South Carolina roads without raising the state’s gas tax to be debated. The agreement came about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday after a day of short tempers. The proposal would also allow the governor to appoint every member of the state Department of Transportation Board. Senate…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Robbie Damron says the only way she can describe returning to her Pine Glen home after October’s flood is “Overwhelming”. She continues, “I mean you come back in and it’s just total devastation. Everything you touch is full of water.” After months of reconstruction, Damron is back in her home, but that’s not the case for…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, the filibuster on the bill to fix crumbling roads in South Carolina continued inside the Senate chamber. Several lawmakers are stalling the bill because of the 12 cents gas tax included in the bill, citing the state has new recurring money to fund fixing the states roads and bridges. “We take what we…
LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County authorities are investigating after one person was killed and a second hospitalized in a mobile home fire in Loris. Fire Chief Jerry Hardee tells local media outlets that a man was hurt as he tried to rescue the woman and his children from the home about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The woman died while the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses. Haley issued an executive order Wednesday creating a Local Government Competitiveness Council. The council will evaluate local governments’ performance on economic and quality of life issues. The council will be lead by state Department of Revenue director Rick Reames…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can now show people that you are a life saver, just by hitting the roadways. March is Red Cross Month and now drivers can purchase a special Red Cross License Plate from the SC DMV. According to the Red Cross, the license plate design features the Red Cross logo, which is internationally recognized as a symbol…
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Some Anderson County Council members want to make it illegal for a person to shoot his or her dog after an owner shot and left his dog for dead. State law recognizes dogs as property and there is no law saying owners cannot euthanize their dogs. Local media outlets reports that more than 60 people attended…
(CNN) — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton didn’t win their parties’ nominations on Super Tuesday — but they both became much harder to beat. Trump racked up wins in seven states to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s three and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s one. And Clinton defeated Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in seven of the 11 Democratic contests. Here are six takeaways…
