Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster is calling on SCANA to give rate-payers a refund in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear facility. In a letter to the company, Governor McMaster writes that the company should immediately cease its collection of approximately $37 million per month. McMaster adds it is unreasonable…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Congressman Joe Wilson is welcoming the European Union Ambassador to the U.S., to South Carolina Thursday. Thursday afternoon Wilson will meet with David O’ Sullivan to participate in a business roundtable at the Chamber of Commerce on the 11th floor. The two will later visit a midlands business and tour the Port of Charleston. Categories: Local News, News,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon Solicitor David Pascoe announced new indictments against a political consultant, two suspended lawmakers, two former state representatives as part of the investigation into corruption inside the Statehouse. Solicitor Pascoe announced the following indictments: Richard Quinn Sr., President of Richard Quinn and associates is accused of Criminal Conspiracy and Failure to Register as a Lobbyist. Suspended…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tuesday Democratic candidate for Governor James Smith will formally announce his run for governor. The event will be held at 701 Whaley in downtown Columbia. The State Representative announced on social media last Thursday he was putting his name in the race. One other Democrat, Phil Noble, a Charleston businessman, has announced his candidacy. Governor Henry McMaster, Catherine…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald trump will be in South Carolina on Monday. Trump is headed to the Palmetto State to help lend his support to Governor Henry McMaster’s 2018 campaign. McMaster was one of the President’s first supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a 250 dollar-a-person fundraiser and reception at 6:30pm at a Greenville Hotel. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The attorney for a South Carolina Senator accused of pocketing more than $130k is asking a Judge to dismiss the indictments. State Senator John Courson has been suspended since March. He is accused of using campaign donations for personal expenses and misconduct in office. His attorney argues that Solicitor David Pascoe, the special prosecutor investigating corruption…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate over what to do about the V.C. Summer nuclear failure continues as the retiring president of Santee Cooper sat before senators Wednesday. A big topic of discussion right now is what should happen to the company going forward. As a state entity, the General Assembly has the responsibility of selling Santee Cooper, but before they…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Richland County Councilman is joining the race for a State House seat. Seth Rose has announced his intention to run as a Democrat for a house seat. Rose says he plans to run for the House District 72 seat currently held by Democrat James Smith. Smith announced his run for governor last week. Categories: Local News, Politics,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Another candidate is entering the 2018 Governor’s Race. Charleston businessman Phil Noble told the Associated Press that he’s running to change the system. Noble says a dysfunctional government is keeping South Carolinians from having everything they deserve. Noble has planned a formal announcement for Wednesday. He joins State Representative James Smith on the Democratic side…ensuring a Primary…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump is coming to the Palmetto State to return a favor to Governor Henry McMaster, one of his first and biggest supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a $250 per person fundraiser and reception on October 16 at a Greenville hotel. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews
