COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump. “I am here to tell you now that I am going to get in,” Sanford said in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” When asked why he was taking on an incumbent who’s popular within the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Former SC Governor and US Representative Mark Sanford announced via Twitter Sunday that he will challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in the 2020 presidential election. In his tweet, Sanford writes, “I am compelled to enter the Presidential Primary as a Republican for several reasons – the most important of which is to further…
(CNN) — While Florida escaped the worst of the storm today Florida’s Governor said the state is ready to assist South Carolina if asked. Florida Governor Ron Desantis held a briefing this afternoon and offered his help. Categories: Local News, Politics
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As evacuees make their way into South Carolina, everyone should be on the look out for hiked prices. Tuesday South Carolina’s Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that price gouging laws are in effect, and have been since Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency here in South Carolina. Price gouging laws prohibit businesses from…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate Julian Castro was in town Thursday afternoon. The former director of the department of housing and urban development met with members of the south Carolina democratic black caucus at pacific park for a round-table discussion on bringing an end to gun violence. Castro will visit Beaufort and Charleston Friday. Categories: Local News, Politics
(CNN) — One social media platform is rolling out new, strict rules surrounding political advertisements ahead of the 2020 election. Facebook says it caught some advertisers misleading users over who was funding some ads. advertisers now have to submit their credentials to obtain a Facebook “verified”confirmed organization label on any of their ads. The new policies are aimed at…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thursday August 29th former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Presidential candidate, Julian Castro will make another visit to Columbia. Castro will meet with local leaders and organizations at the Pacific Park Community Center (836 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia, SC 29205) for a community round-table on gun violence. Castro plans to speak with members of…
(Image: Gillibrand Twitter) (ABC News) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D)-N.Y., has announced she’s dropping out of the race for president. “I am so proud of this team and all we’ve accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve,” she tweeted with the video. “To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Now,…
(WOLO) – US Senator Lindsey Graham was back in the midlands Tuesday night as a guest speaker for the Lexington and Richland County Republican Parties at the Peanuts and Politics event at Segra Park. Senator Graham also met with the media to talk about a number of topics including the Trump administration’s new ruling of indefinitely holding migrant families with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke will visit Benedict College on Tuesday. This marks his fifth trip to the Palmetto State and his first trip back since the mass shooting in El Paso. The event will be held at the Henry Pinder Fine Arts Humanities Center located at 1600 Harden Street. The event starts at 3:00p.m. O’Rourke…
