COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before moving it any further in Judiciary Committee. If the act were to become law in South Carolina, constitutional rights would be established for each being, beginning at the…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults still in the United States under DACA also known Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals and fight President Trump’s proposed wall….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation’s flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the national anthem before Sunday’s game. The request follows a season of controversy surrounding the anthem at NFL games where some…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College which is at 1301 Columbia College Drive. According to city officials, the address will be held in the Cottingham Theater….
The First Daughter makes a stop in South Carolina to talk about new several issues including the new Child Tax Credit.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge has ruled a driving under the influence case against a South Carolina state senator can go to trial, but the jury won’t hear results of the lawmaker’s breath test that found him above the legal limit. Magistrate Elbert Duffie agreed with Sen. Paul Campbell’s lawyer who argued the breath test must be thrown out…
Washington,DC. (WOLO) —- In New York Times report that came out late Thursday sources say President Trump wanted Mueller who instill months midst of his Russian interference probe, fired. She the President did not take actions to do so, it has been reported that it may have been because White House counsel stepped in. Instead of carrying out the orders…
South Carolina is working with FCC as they continue trying to keep contraband cell phones out of the hands of inmates.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The former Chairman of the State Republican Party is promoting solar energy. This week, the Palmetto Conservative Solar Coalition announced that Matt Moore will serve as the group’s new leader. As Chairman of the group, Moore says he hopes to encourage conservatives across the state to engage in discussions about energy. Categories: Local News, News, Politics…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Thursday afternoon, an 84-year-old mother of 12 was recognized before the State Senate for never giving up on her dream. “Mrs. Grimes, you are such an inspiration to all of us especially the four women in this chamber,” Senator Mia McLeod said before the body. After her husband died in 1991, Willie Dell Grimes moved from her native…
