Politics

School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House on Wednesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thousands of students, parents, and teachers turned out Wednesday in support of school choice at the SC State House. The event is part of National School Choice week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. SC Education Superintendent Molly Spearman and Governor Henry McMaster attended the event. Opponents of school choice, such as…

Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of National School Choice Week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. Opponents of school choice such as the National Education Association say, among other things, school choice…

SC Governor McMaster to Deliver State of the State

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has a full schedule Wednesday. McMcaster is set to speak at the South Carolina Personhood Day 2018 at the State House. The Governor will also speak at the My SC Education 5th Annual Rally at the State House. At 7pm Wednesday McMaster will deliver his State of the State, in House Chambers at the State House….

‘State of the City’ Set for Tuesday in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he 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….

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last night he was willing to make a proposal for a CR through February 8 and seek resolution on immigration, disaster…

Government Shutdown: Who’s Affected

(AP)–ABC NEWS  Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they’ll be able to return to work and how long they’ll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown. Many government operations will continue — U.S. troops will stay at their posts and mail will get…