Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter to push for 4 decade old equal rights amendment
Orangeburg Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says she plans to push for an amendment that hasn’t been looked at closely in nearly 4 decades.
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Former President George H.W. Bush has died at 94
(WOLO) – George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States died late Friday (11/30) night, according his family. The announcement was made on Twitter that the 94-year-old had died. The office of the former president said in a statement: “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United…
Governor McMaster issues statement on Supreme Court Ruling for his Santee Cooper Appointment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A dispute over whether Governor Henry McMaster could temporarily appoint someone to lead the Santee Cooper Utiliy Board of Directors has been ruled on by the State Supreme Court. Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the ruling, which he says, confirms the validity of his appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie…
Inauguration plans for Governor McMaster released
Governor Henry McMaster is set to be sworn in for his first official inauguration in January
Suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson hit with more charges
Court records show now suspended fifth circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson faces more charges.
More former top SCE&G officials say bosses knew VC Summer would fail and lied to cover it up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After weeks of dry presentations, two former top officials at a South Carolina utility who cost ratepayers billions in a failed nuclear project emotionally told regulators their warning signs to their bosses were ignored and they were asked to lie. “Their ego, greed and lack of integrity have cost ratepayers, stockholders and employees billions of dollars,”…
SC Congressman Clyburn runs unopposed in Whip race
South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn is running for Majority Whip in the House, but says he would not be opposed to a higher position if offered. Click here to find out more.
Dick Harpootlian sworn into SC Senate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democrat Dick Harpootlian was sworn into the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday taking over for district 20, a seat that hasn’t be held by a democrat for decades. District 20 represents parts of Lexington and Richland County. “I’m going to focus on local issues,” Harpootlian said. “That’s what your local representative ought to do.” The Columbia attorney coming…
SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll workers. The next session begins in January when lawmakers head back to the State House. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: SCNews
Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor
COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) – The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor’s cabinet. It also recommends that all county special needs boards become advisory bodies and that their county employees become state workers, in effect making local agencies part of the DDSN. As it…
