Politics

Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state to come together and learn life-saving techniques  and get a look at the latest technology. Governor McMaster says South Carolina’s firefighters represent the finest our state…

Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson’s support of law enforcement and legal experience were key factors in today’s endorsement. Wilson will faces Lexington representative Todd Atwater in the runoff on June 26th.   Categories: Local…

Harpootlian runs for Senate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…

John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton are fully behind John Warren, that could put his numbers above the 50% margin, which would make him the GOP Candidate in November.     “If you…

McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take place on Wednesday, June 20. The debate is hosted by the Post & Courier, SC ETV, and the SCGOP.   Categories:…

RCSD arrest NC man in connection with Farrow Rd. bank robbery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Deputies responded to a bank robbery today on Farrow Rd. Investigators say the robbery happened around 2:15 p.m. at a TD Bank. Deputies were able to track down the suspect’s car, and even though he took off they were able to arrest him a short time later. Officials say Dashun McQuiller of Wilmington, NC…

President Trump’s reaction to Mark Sanford losing primary

Charleston, S.C. (WOLO) – Mark Sanford was defeated yesterday in the Midterm Elections by opponent Katie Arrington. This came after months of vocal criticism from President Donald Trump and just hours before the polls closed saying: Mark Sanford has been very unhelpful to me in my campaign to MAGA. He is MIA and nothing but trouble. He is better off…