COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Dozens of women came to the statehouse Tuesday to speak out against a senate bill that would outlaw abortion. Planned Parenthood supporters say this bill would ban way more than just abortions but senators say that’s not the purpose of the bill at all. “The primary purpose of the bill is to protect human life from it’s…
(WOLO) – Fed-Ex is not cutting its ties with the National Rifle Association. Gun control advocates have called for companies to stop doing business with the NRA, however Fed-Ex issued a statement saying it “has never set or changed rates for any of our millions of customers around the world in response to their politics, beliefs or positions on issues.”…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-Voters in Lexington will head back to the polls in under two weeks for a runoff election to fill Rick Quinn’s seat in the statehouse. Both Chris Wooten and Anne Marie Green said their grassroots efforts got them this far but they have two different ideas of how they want to represent the people of Lexington. Wooten, the…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn has launched a petition to force a vote on the Background Check Completion Act. On Tuesday, Clyburn announced he wanted to force the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would require all background checks to be completed and approved prior to the sale of a firearm. Clyburn says the bill…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Residents of Lexington said they are excited to have someone in their representative slot that has their main interests in mind when at the Statehouse. Those voting today said they are ready to see a change in their government, especially after the Rick Quinn incident. Results of the election will be posted when they become available. Categories:…
One lawmaker says he wants to put guns in the hands of South Carolina educators and plans to give them away for free in an effort to protect school children.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-People from all over South Carolina came out to support bill S.516, designed to extend the background check period to five days to close what many call the Charleston Loophole, a flaw that allows gun buyers like Emanuel 9 shooter Dylann Roof to get a gun if they do not hear FBI in three days. Moms demand action…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Five candidates are seeking the South Carolina House seat left vacant when former majority leader Rick Quinn resigned in December and pleaded guilty to misconduct in office. Republican voters in Lexington County were choosing among a crowded field in Tuesday’s primary. The candidates include attorney and former legislative staffer Joel Deason; Lexington District One school board…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The Florida school shooting has revived the debates on school security and gun legislation. One of the big topics when it comes to gun laws is putting guns in the hands of teachers, and here in the Palmetto state, Governor McMaster said he’d be for it. “If it comes to my desk, I’ll sign it. But all…
