COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Trump Administration proposed an offshore plan to obtain oil by drilling in the ocean, which could include drilling off our coast here in South Carolina. Many made their way from our coast to the state house to explain why they feel the plan will do more harm than good. Though many of the ralliers came from…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill that he says will protect manufacturers from “nuisance lawsuits” by neighbors upset with the practices of nearby businesses. McMaster said Tuesday at a ceremony that the new law is important to show businesses looking to create jobs in South Carolina that the state will protect them from unnecessary legal…
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on Dutch Fork Road in Chapin. The candidate says he believes there is a lot of cleaning up to do at the State House. Noble will be among the SC Candidates for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At the State House Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters rallied against Off Shore Drilling legislation. Among those in attendance, at the State House, was South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford. Those on hand at the rally could be heard chanting “Do you want to see oil rigs off the coast of South Carolina?” The protesters are opposed…
South Carolina’s attorney general, Alan Wilson, joined a bipartisan coalition comprised of 56 states and territories, Monday, that’s urging Congress to put an end to private, forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it’s like nothing Americans have ever seen. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the President’s plan would raise tolls on commuters, increase the burden on cities and states, and sell…
The former First family may have been out of the limelight lately, but today the couple made an appearance to see their portraits unveiled at the Smithsonian.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge. The sentencing was swift but it did not come without some opposition from the prosecution. Gabrielle Franklin has more from inside the courtroom. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags:…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP/WOLO)– A former South Carolina lawmaker was sentenced to two years probation and 500 hours of community service for his role in an investigation of corruption at the Statehouse. Sentencing was set Monday for a former Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn in Beaufort. Quinn pleaded to misconduct in office in December and faces up to one year in prison,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sentencing is set Monday for a former South Carolina lawmaker who pleaded guilty to charges in an investigation of corruption at the Statehouse. The sentencing of former Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn is set Monday morning in Beaufort. Quinn pleaded to misconduct in office in December and faces up to one year in prison, though his lawyers say…
