Politics

Clemson Student Body VP Not Impeached

Clemson , SC (WOLO) — It took eleven hours but Clemson University’s student body Vice President will not be impeached. The Student Senate’s impeachment vote of Jeran Stewart fell just two votes short early Tuesday morning. Stewart is black and he said the impeachment vote reflects racism on campus. He was among a dozen students who sat during the pledge…

Rep. Joe Wilson says President’s Trip to Asia Reassuring

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina congressman says President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Asia will provide needed assurances amid ongoing concerns about North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson told The Associated Press on Thursday the president’s trip to the region shows the United States is closely watching the area and will support allies there. Wilson…

State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The investigation into a confrontation between two lawmakers inside the Statehouse is coming to a close. Sheriff Leon Lott gave the update Thursday (11/2) on the probe into whether or not Orangeburg Representative Jerry Govan assaulted his fellow Orangeburg County Rep Gilda Cobb-Hunter. The reported confrontation happened on May 11. Cobb-Hunter says Govan grabbed her wrist…