Politics

Death toll rises in Santa Fe school shooting

Santa Fe, TX (WOLO) —- Around 6 Friday night, Officials in Santa Fe Texas announced the death of a 10th victim in the deadly shooting rampage at a high school there. 10 other have were injured in the shooting according to law enforcement. This latest shooting now brings the total amount of deadly school shootings with more than one dead…

Lexington Town Council candidates answer questions at public forum

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Voters had a chance to learn more about the candidates who are running for council in the town of Lexington this evening. Citizens got the opportunity to learn and ask questions to all three candidates- Jeremey Addy, Bennett Casto and Todd Lyle, at the greater Lexington Chamber and Visitor’s Center on West Main Street this evening….

State Lawmakers vote to postpone budget talks

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Lawmakers have paused their discussion on how to utilize the state’s budget. South Carolina has an $8 billion spending plan. Officials from the Senate and House voted to postpone until later next month. They say they are aiming to have a budget report ready by June 27. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

SC Lawmakers Postpone Budget Talks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers say they need more time to figure out the state’s $8 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year starting July 1st. In a joint statement released Wednesday, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman of Florence and House Ways and Means Committee Republican Brian White of Anderson said they will postpone further budget…