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Senator Kamala Harris plans to make another stop in SC
(photo: SCSU) Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Senator Kamala Harris is on her way back to the Palmetto State as she continues campaigning for the 2020 Presidential election. The California Democrat says during this visit she plans to hold a town hall meeting where she will share her vision for the future of America. South Carolina native Attorney and CNN contributor…
Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday, April 16th. It will be held at the Lourie Center at 1650 Park Circle from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm….
President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un willing to meet for third summit
President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that he is open to a third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, citing their “excellent” personal relationship and understanding of “where we each stand.” “I agree with Kim Jong Un of North Korea that our personal relationship remains very good, perhaps the term excellent would be even more accurate, and that a third Summit…
Beto returns to the Midlands this weekend
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke is returning to the palmetto state for his second visit since announcing his candidacy less than a month ago. His three-day drive through the Palmetto State will include events in Columbia, Charleston, Clemson, Denmark, Beaufort and other communities. O’Rourke first visited South Carolina in March when he held public town halls in Rock…
SC Federal Bureau of Prisons successfully tests technology to jam cell phones
The first test to jam cell phone signals in South Carolina prisons is a success
Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced a bill for disabled people to apply for registration that alerts officers during traffic stops.
Crossover deadline for bills in State House passes
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday April 10th, 2019 was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State’s education system and a proposal to improve ride share safety. But not everything was able to make it through this go round. One of the bills that did not make…
Ron Rivera, Panthers on the prowl during visit at the State House on Thursday
Ron Rivera, Panthers on the prowl during visit at the State House on Thursday
Representatives from the Carolina Panthers, including Head Coach Ron Rivera, met with Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) and other lawmakers in Columbia Thursday.
