COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation’s capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to his friend and colleague. Senator John McCain lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 81 on Saturday. Here’s the full emotional tribute. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic Candidate Dick Harpootlian in November. We stopped by one of the polling places Tuesday to see how things were going. Polls are open from…
It’s election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that’s up for grabs.
ABC NEWS–Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 – his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at both the Arizona State Capitol and the U.S. Capitol rotunda. ABC’s Marci Gonzalez has the details from Washington in this report. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, National News,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A former South Carolina governor is participating in a program that officials hope helps keep inmate fathers in touch with their children. The Department of Corrections says former Gov. Dick Riley is spending time at Kirkland Correctional Institution on Tuesday as a special guest for a program called Father’s Voice. Officials say the program was created…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain’s family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. On behalf of the people of @CityofColumbia & @usmayors we send condolences to the family of Senator, Statesman & Hero John McCain. #GodSpeed to the people of Arizona & members of the United States Senate. ???????????????? https://t.co/aoW6X8TNha —…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. “”I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find comfort in knowing that he inspired the lives of generations of Americans, young and old,” McMaster said. I will never…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions. ….And I’ve lost one of my dearest friends and mentor. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 26, 2018 I will need some time to absorb this, but I want Cindy…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt. Governor which has only happened once before in state history. The two women are very different. On one hand, you have a woman with years…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – The US Department of Education is looking at new ways to increase school safety. Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is considering reversing a long-standing policy allowing the federal government to buy guns for teachers. The New York Times reports, devos is eyeing a loophole in a law that increases academic opportunities and does not prohibit the purchase…
