COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on the table is education reform, which Senators decided would be a top priority after voting to put the South Carolinaat the top of the Senate calendar. After a…
(CNN) – As tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues to praise the killing of an Iranian general. During a speech at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University Monday, Pompeo said the death of Qasem Soleimani was a part of a bigger plan. Pompeo’s comments are a shift from the previous reasoning…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is releasing his proposed executive budget for the 2020 year. On Monday, Governor McMaster introduced his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 at the State House. McMaster says his budget addresses the $1.8 billion surplus, saying it’s important to reinvest that money in areas that directly benefit taxpayers. Governor McMaster says his budget…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to outline his plans for the new year in his annual State of the City Address. The address will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The public is invited to attend the State of the City. It will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, in…
(CNN) – The Trump administration says it has reached a milestone achievement. The administration announced Friday that 100 miles of the border wall has been built along the US-Mexico border. The administration says the 100 miles is only a small portion of the 450 miles they aim to build the wall along by the end of 2020. Categories: National News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Leaders from across the state gathered to kick off South Carolina’s annual “Proudly Pro-life Weekend.” The weekend’s events got underway with the South Carolina Citizens for Life “Pro-life Dinner.” The non-profit is dedicated to restoring legal protection to the unborn and eliminating abortion. With a fetal heart-beat bill making its way through the state’s legislation, Governor…
(CNN) — The U.S. Army is warning about a wave of fake text messages telling Americans they’ve been drafted to fight in Iran. Screenshots of the texts provided by US Army recruiting command showed spelling and grammatical errors. That’s one key indicator they’re fake. Officials say another, is that the draft was suspended in the 70’s and it would take…
(CNN) – Iran and the US have hit pause on escalating tensions between the two countries. Now American lawmakers are looking to limit the President’s power to wage war. They are also sparring on whether or not the killing of Iran’s top general was necessary. Watch the video for the full report. Categories: National News, News, Politics
ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Congressman are reacting to President Donald Trump’s remarks on Iran Wednesday. In a release, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statement: “A homerun speech by President Trump about the challenges we face with Iran. It was measured and firm. “To the Iranian people: President Trump laid out a pathway forward for peace…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the news of the US airstrike in Iran. South Carolina’s Democratic Congressman, James Clyburn, tweeted this reaction. ” The President’s unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress—entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force—is alarming. Congress must uphold…
