After months of delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Carolina lawmakers are getting ready to write this year’s budget.
Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — There are several groups of protesters who plan to converge at the State House Friday and Saturday. After peaceful protests in May turned violent in the Capital City. While, all groups have various messages about what they are protesting, the common theme is the same, to have their voices seen and in ithe in some cases…
(ABC News) — Facing multiple crises, a hurricane, the shooting of Jacob Blake and the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump making his case for re-election. Mary Moloney has more on the final night of the Republican National Convention. Categories: National News, Politics
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — also happening at the state house tomorrow.. a group called One Republic Militia will gather for an event they’re calling ‘SC Stands’. The organization’s leader telling ABC Columbia “we want to be seen not heard. We want to let the nation know that we are standing up against the violence and destruction going on in America.”…
(CNN) at the request of the Wisconsin Governor, President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard and federal law enforcement to Kenosha after protests turned deadly. The community’s outrage comes after officers shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times. officials say a teenager opened fire during the third night of protests in Kenosha last night, killing two people and…
ABC Columbia interview- image Columbia, SC (Associated Press) –Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is part of a group of Mayors that are suing the federal government over what they are calling a ‘public safety threat’. Wednesday Mayor Benjamin joined the Mayors of San Jose California as well as Syracuse, new York to announce the new lawsuit aimed at seeking a court…
(ABC News) — Republicans continued their pitch to the American people to re-elect President Donald J. Trump. Wednesday headline speaker, Vice President Mike Pence who addressed the pandemic and racial unrest unfolding in Wisconsin. Mary Moloney is there following the third night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) . Categories: National News, Politics
Governor Henry McMaster spent Wednesday recognizing the Darlington Raceway for its contributions to the state of South Carolina. Dalington Raceway was the first venue to hold a live sporting event following mass cancellations of professional sports because of the pandemic. After starting the racing season without fans, Darlington raceway president Kerry Tharp says he’s excited to be able to welcome…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor’s Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost Wages Assistance program. The state is now awaiting federal approval. According to FEMA’s website the LWA program is…
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Celebrating 100 years of women’s right to vote. Wednesday is ‘She Did’ day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held an event in Downtown Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and to recognize Midlands women connected to voting rights. The…
