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President Trump, Sen. Graham Spar on Twitter

Aug 17, 2017 11:17 AM EDT

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–President Trump is taking to Twitter to condemn republicans who criticized his comments about last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Specifically, South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham. Thursday morning the president tweeting, “Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that i said there is no moral equivalency between the KKK, Neo-Nazis and white supremacists and people like Ms. Heyer such a…

SC AG Sues Major Drug Manufacturer

Aug 16, 2017 8:19 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

South Carolina files lawsuit against major drug manufacturer after claims the company misled true possible effects of the medication .

President Trump Condemns the Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia

Aug 15, 2017 8:28 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – Nearly 48 hours after Saturday’s violent outbreak in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump finally denounced those responsible. On Monday, President Trump condemned the hate groups that led a hate filled rally that left 3 people dead by name. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence.” President Trump said. “It…

First Lady of S.C. to Visit State Prison

Aug 14, 2017 3:45 PM EDT

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster will visit Camille Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia, Tuesday, to observe a program that encourages incarcerated mothers to bond with their children. The S.C. Department of Corrections said “A Mother’s Voice” connects kids and their moms through reading. Mothers record themselves reading children’s books, and the tapes are sent to…

Senator Graham to Discuss Health Care Tuesday

Aug 14, 2017 3:34 PM EDT

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham will meet with members of the media in Columbia, Tuesday, to discuss his proposed health care plan. In a press release announcing the conference, Graham said his proposal would replace Obamacare with a system that returns power to the states and individuals. Watch ABC Columbia News at 6 Tuesday for a recap…

President Trump Addresses Nation

Aug 14, 2017 12:54 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

President Trump speaks out on weekend violence while addressing the Nation Monday afternoon. Listen to a little bit of what he had to say.

SC Governor Urges Prayers For Virginia After Rally Violence

Aug 13, 2017 9:33 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s governor is drawing comparisons between the Charleston church massacre and violent protests surrounding a white nationalist rally in Virginia. McMaster said in a tweet Saturday South Carolina “showed (the) world her heart” in response to the 2015 shooting of nine people at Emanuel AME. He urged South Carolinians to pray for “our brothers and…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Mad V.C. Summer Reactors Can’t Get Done

Aug 10, 2017 8:09 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concerns Thursday about the V-C Summer shut down. Senator Graham was in Orangeburg visiting county leaders. Graham says he will work with Governor Henry Mcmaster to get the reactors back on track. Graham says, like most people I’m mad , you spend all this money and can’t get it done. Categories: Local News,…