Politics

Lawmakers Form Energy Caucus in the Wake V.C. Summer Reactor Abandonment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Better efficiency options for workers and users around the state, that’s what a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly lawmakers say they hope to achieve through their new energy caucus. Lawmakers came to the statehouse Wednesday calling the recent layoff at V.C. Summer a failure. “We have no plan to lower carbon energy going forward,…

Protest Against Transgender Military Ban at State House

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–President Trump’s tweet this week announcing a military ban on transgender service members has some in the Midlands pushing back Friday night. The transgender community and supporters stood outside the State House voicing their opposition to that decision. Organizers we spoke with say it is an issue that affects everyone. Thursday the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced there…

Sen. Lindsey Graham Releases Statement on White House Shakeup

Washington D.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement following the resignation of Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff, it reads “Reince Priebus has been a good friend for a very long time. He did a terrific job at the RNC and has been a devoted Chief of Staff to the President from the beginning. He…

President Trump Names New Chief of Staff, Priebus Out

Susan Walsh/APWASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – President Donald Trump has named Ret. Gen. John Kelly as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Reince Priebus in the role. “I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. He is a Great American and a Great Leader. John has also done a…