Politics

Kamala Harris takes part in South Carolina black pride events

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Kamala Harris spent a couple of days in South Carolina amid her presidential run. On Friday, Harris attended black pride events in the Columbia area. She participated in a happy hour at Gold Den with actress and activist Erika Alexander on Friday. On Saturday, she was tabling at the Black Pride Cultural Arts and Wellness Festival….

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run for president. The presidential candidate is hoping for a different outcome than in 2016 when he finished a distant second in the states Democratic presidential primary. This time…

Buttigieg and Klobuchar campaign in the Lowcountry

by Rachel Ellis

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Democratic Presidential hopefuls made their way to the Lowcountry on Saturday. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar made appearances in the Charleston area in preparation for the major campaigning season. Senator Klobuchar spent the afternoon in Mount Pleasant, where she met with locals for afternoon refreshments. For Buttigieg, he spoke at a town hall organized…

Democratic Presidential hopefuls swing though SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO)–Minnesota Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was at the state house today. Klobuchar held a news conference today to discuss her plan to reduce gun violence. The Senator’s plan includes universal background checks,  and closing the so-called” boyfriend loophole, a law that allows people convicted of domestic abuse against an unmarried partner to still be able…

Senator Graham talks ‘Red Flag Bill’ in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed ‘Red Flag Bill.’ Graham’s proposal would allow firearms to be taken away from some deemed dangerous. The Republican senator said it’s the best way to help curb mass shootings. Graham/Courtesy: Rich Wandover President Donald Trump has endorsed the idea. Graham made a stop…

Senator Lindsey Graham touts “Red Flag” bill during GOP dinner

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his “Red Flag” bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at the Newberry Republican Party dinner. If passed, the bill would give law enforcement the ability to restrict access to firearms to those who pose a violent threat. The…

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia

ABC News Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the economy, race, social and environmental justice for all. Senator Sanders has a list of stops he is planning to make during his return visit…