Politics

SC Governor Debates Planned Ahead of June 12 Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The candidates vying to become South Carolina’s next governor are set to faceoff in two sets of debates planned before the state’s primary elections. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Wednesday it’s teaming up with South Carolina ETV for Republican debates May 23 at Clemson University and June 5 at the University of South Carolina….

State Election Filings Now Open

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Candidate filing is now open for this year’s elections in South Carolina. Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees. The governor and other statewide elected officials face voters this year, as do all of South Carolina’s seven U.S. House members. Neither U.S….

Governor McMaster Calls for Trained Certified Officers in Every School

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the wake of the arrest of two teens in Richland county, accused of bringing an unloaded gun and ammunition on school grounds, Governor Henry McMaster is responding. The Governor wrote in a tweet…in part quote “We owe a debt of gratitude to all involved who acted so quickly and decisively.” McMaster also reiterated that he wants…

SC State Budget Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina House lawmakers have approved a budget to fund state government for the coming year. Legislators late Tuesday voted 116-2 to approve the state’s more than $8 billion budget plan. The chamber reconvened early Wednesday for another required vote on the measure before sending it to the state Senate. The only dissenters to the overall…

69th District Run Off Election

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The results are in for the pecial run off election to fill the seat of Representative Rick Quinn following his corruption probe, where he pleaded guilty to misconduct in office leaving the 69th State House of Representatives seat vacant. These results are unofficial as of 12 midnight Tuesday night.  Chris Wooten is the projected winner with…