Politics

Memorial Service for SC Rep. Joe Neal Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County like healthcare and protecting the environment. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 2:30pm at Calvary Baptist Church in…

Confirmation Hearing For U.S. Supreme Court Nominee set for March

WASHINGTON, DC (ABC NEWS)–In daily visits to Senate offices, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has tried to make clear to Democrats that he’s an independent thinker. Gorsuch told senators that he found President Donald Trump’s attacks on the judiciary “disheartening” and “demoralizing” after Trump had lashed out at a federal judge who issued a stay on his refugee and immigration…

Memorial Services Set for SC Rep. Joe Neal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County like healthcare and protecting the environment. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 2:30pm at Calvary Baptist Church in…

Exclusive Series: Senator ‘Optimistic’ About Possibility of Legal Medical Marijuana

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The lead sponsor of this session’s medical marijuana bill says it’s not a matter of if, but when the plant will be legalized for medicinal use in South Carolina. Senator Tom Davis, a Republican from Beaufort, sits on the Senate Medical Affairs Committee, which is tasked with getting the S.212, or the S.C. Compassionate Care Act,…

President Trump Spars with Media

CNN- President Donald Trump held a press conference Thursday to announce his latest nomination, but the President also took time to spar with the media and comment on Russia and what’s he’s calling fake news reports. Kristen Holmes has all the details from Washington. Categories: National News, News, Politics Tags: President Trump

Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– (AP) – U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney’s narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump’s budget director officially kicks off the campaign for his replacement. Filing for the special election is still two weeks away. But at least six Republicans already have announced. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…

Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness to compromise, proponents said they understood the gravity of the issue. The Senate Chair set a two week time limit for changes, and outlines, including a list of expert…