Mayor Steve Benjamin set to visit Mexico border
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin prepares to lead the delegation of Mayors to the Mexico border to get a first hand look at conditions.
Politics
President Trump and VP Pence plan campaign visit to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The campaign for Governor Henry McMaster Tuesday (6/19) announced that both the President and Vice President are planning a visit to South Carolina. The two will campaign for Governor McMaster ahead of his runoff against John Warren for the GOP nomination for Governor. According to a news release, Vice President Pence will be in South Carolina…
Pinewood Lake Foundation May Get $150,000 Grant from Richland County Council
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A Richland County Councilman says they are throwing money at a problem but with little results. One-hundred and fifty-thousand dollars going to Pinewood Lake coming from the excess in the hospitality tax. The issue is some council members are afraid that money has not been spent properly. Hospitality tax money is meant to go just to things…
Vote 2018: GOP Runoff for Governor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ahead of next week’s GOP runoff, Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are both getting endorsements. On Monday, U.S. Representative Ralph Norman announced his support for Warren during an event in Rock Hill. Norman says Warren is a self-made man who understands business and fits the mold of President Trump. McMaster’s campaign touts he is supported by President…
Bakari Sellers gives endorsement to Kambrell Garvin for US House of Representatives
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Bakari Sellers returned home to announce his endorsement of Kambrell Garvin. Sellers believes that the vision Garvin has for House District 77 saying, “As a former SC House member and current CNN Political Analyst. I endorse candidates all over the country. This young man is not the future he is the present and I am excited…
GOP Candidates for Governor set to debate before Runoff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren will face off in a debate before the June 26th runoff. The candidates will debate on Wednesday, June 20th. The debate is hosted by the Post & Courier and SC ETV. Categories: Local News, Politics
Runoff Debate with GOP Candidates for Governor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are hot on the Governor’s race campaign trail ahead of the runoff. McMaster and Warren will face off in a debate before the June 26th runoff. The candidates will debate on Wednesday, June 20th. The debate is hosted by the Post & Courier and SC ETV. Categories: Local News, News, Politics…
Jamming Prison Cell Phones
Tests to jam the signal that is allowing prisoners to use illegal cell phones appear to be successful though still in the beginning stages.
State Rep: McMaster Team wanted candidate to protest election results to delay runoff
A state Rep claims Henry McMaster’s team offered to back a protest of the 4th district seat, which could have had an impact on the race for Governor.
Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it’s like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
