Politics

Georgia Man Charged in Connection with Threats to U.S. Senator Tim Scott

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a Georgia man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Tim Scott from South Carolina has a history of threats against other members of congress and news organizations. A sworn statement by a FBI agent says Jason Kenneth Bell of Cochran, Georgia, called Scott’s office on Oct. 23, saying “I am going to kill…

McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton’s ‘No Salary’ Announcement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton’s claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor Henry McMaster’s campaign manager responded saying: “In her career as a government ‘outsider’ Templeton has made hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars in salary, requested tens of thousands…

The importance of an off year election

Antjuan Seawright joined Tyler Ryan to talk about the upcoming election and the local impact

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–All elections have an impact, believes political annalist and President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright.  With various elections across the Midlands, and even the country in less than a week, the results of elections on the local level change policy and lives. Seawright points out that there are several key local elections on November 7.  “Mayor Steve…

Navigating Open Enrollment for the Uninsured

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – there has been a lot of confusion this year surrounding healthcare and how those who don’t have coverage through an employer or government program will be covered. to help you sort out the confusion, our Alexis Frazier sat down with an expert who breaks it down. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews

SCANA Executives Retire, Lawmakers React

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just one day after lawmakers called for Kevin Marsh’s resignation, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Governor Henry McMaster are both calling Marsh’s retirement a good move for the people of South Carolina. Big changes are coming to SCE&G’s executive board. The company announced CEO Kevin Marsh and Senior VP Stephen Byrnes will both retire from their positions….

Facebook: Russian content may have reached 126M

Facebook: Russian-linked content may have reached 126 million during 2016 election

Facebook, one of the world’s largest social media networks, will reveal for the first time on Tuesday that Russian-linked content may have reached as many as 126 million people across the platform during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to SCANA Executive Departure

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement Tuesday, in response to the departure of SCANA executives:   “While this decision indicates that SCANA is beginning to fully understand the devastating consequences of abandoning the VC Summer project, any effort to regain the public’s trust starts with no longer charging ratepayers for this failed project, and refunding them the…

Trump adviser pleads guilty to misleading investigators about Russia contacts

WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO) – There was a major development Monday (10/30) in the investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election. The First indictments from special council Robert Robert Mueller were made public Monday. George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, pleaded guilty this month to making false statements to FBI agents about his correspondence with…