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Sen. Bernie Sanders Stomps in SC

(WOLO) Columbia, S.C., —   The GOP rivals may have come and gone, but now Democrats are making their way to the Palmetto state for their first in the South Primary set for Saturday  February 27th. Bernie Sanders not leaving anything to chance has already started hitting the campaign trail here in the Capital City. Sunday Sanders attended Brookland Baptist…

Donald Trump taking ownership of GOP

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – Coming off a win in the SC Primary, Donald Trump gains momentum heading into Super Tuesday say political experts. ABC NEWS — Donald Trump now owns the Republican party. The only question left is whether what’s left of the GOP establishment can winnow the field fast enough to take it back. South Carolina reveals a…

Hillary Clinton to visit Columbia Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – The Democrats will be beefing up their campaign visits this week, ahead of Saturday’s Primary.  Hillary Clinton will be joining a Breaking Down Barriers Forum with Sybrina Fulton, Geneva Reed-Veal, Gwen Carr, Maria Hamilton, and Lucy McBath.  This will take place  Tuesday, February 23rd at Central Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Additional forums…

Heart Fair Set for Columbia Convention Center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Getting your heart ready for good health. The Lexington Medical Center will host a free Heart Fair at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  The event will take place Sunday, February 28 from Noon to 4pm. According to event organizers , you can find out how to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease by participating in free…

Best Lines From the Candidates’ Victory and Defeat Speeches

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters in South Carolina, Feb. 20, 2016. (ABC News) — The wait is over in South Carolina and Nevada. ABC News projects that Donald Trump will win the South Carolina Republican primary, based on analysis of the vote. On the other side of the aisle, ABC News projects Hillary Clinton will win the…

Richland County Road Widening Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Penny Program development is looking to get public input on the next project. A a public meeting will be held to present the Pineview Road Widening Project.  The open house will include displays for residents to view. There will also be a question and answer session.  WHEN:           Feb. 29, 5 – 6:30p.m.  WHERE:         Bluff Road…

How Hillary Clinton Won Nevada

(ABC News) — ABC News projects Hillary Clinton will win the Nevada Democratic caucuses, but Bernie Sanders kept the race tight in more ways than one. So how did Clinton do it? Here are five factors that mattered: 1. The Gender Gap The gender gap was a sharp divide in the Silver State, with Clinton winning the votes of women…

Trump Wins South Carolina, Clinton Wins Nevada

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump claimed victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the GOP field as the contest moves into the South. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were in a race for second place. Hillary Clinton pulled out a win in Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, overcoming an unexpectedly strong surge by Bernie Sanders and easing…