Politics

Rep. Clyburn welcomes 22 Democratic Presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry

(Photo Courtesy: Clyburn for Congress) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good eats. The annual World Famous Fish Fry is coming back to the Capital city, but this year is expected to be a bit different….

Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris’ campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign spokesperson says this is part of an aggressive effort to have a field presence in every region of the state to ensure Harris’ campaign hears from all voters, in all 46…

Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic

(CNN) —Canada’s Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According to the Canadian government, citizens throw away an estimated 11 billion dollars worth of plastic materials each year. Canada isn’t the first country to make…

Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as a prosecutor and spoke about how her background in law enforcement is her greatest strength against President Trump. Categories: Local News, News, Politics

Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South Carolina NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration at the Brookland Baptist Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia. The event starts at 6pm Saturday.   Categories: Local News, Politics Tags: kamala harris, Vote 2020

Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the “Center For Learning” building in Columbia and read to a group of young children. Dr. Biden’s husband, Presidential hopeful, Joe Biden, has picked up endorsements from multiple South Carolina lawmakers. Categories: Local News, Politics

Costco may raise prices because of the US, China trade-war

(CNN) – Costco members may soon notice a hike in the stores prices. Costco says this is because of the ongoing trade war between the US and China. President Donald Trump placed US tariffs on $250 billion dollars worth of Chinese exports and warned those tariffs are likely to stay. China retaliated by tacking on some tariffs of their own….