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State Officials Expect Additional $446 Million Next Year

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The State Board of Economic Advisors say South Carolina budget-writers can expect to have an additional $446 million next year. The State newspaper reported the forecast Thursday includes nearly $140 million reserved for one-time expenditures, if the state ends up with a surplus. Another $16 million will be available because less money will be needed to…
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Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As midlands residents and the country continue to absorb the election and the transition plans in place at Donald Trump heads to the White House, experts are voicing opinions. ABC Columbia spoke with Political Science Chair Todd Shaw with the University of South Carolina, about the impact of the 2016 election and what the parties will need to…
Local News, Politics

Democrats, Republicans and Political Experts React to Election

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A big night for the GOP in South Carolina. The state went red for President-Elect Donald Trump. Other candidates won big in their local races as well. While Grand Old Party members were celebrating their victories, many Democrats were left disheartened after candidate Secretary Hillary Clinton lost the election, trailing Trump by over 50 electoral votes. ABC…
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Key Race Results in SC

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–(AP) These are the Key Race Results in South Carolina from Congressional District Seats to State Senate Seats and Lexington Coroner. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won his first full term representing South Carolina. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn has won re-election for the 14th time, he represents South Carolina’s 6th District. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson  won a ninth term…
National News, Politics

BREAKING: Donald Trump is Elected President of the United States

ABC News

Donald Trump will become America’s 45th president, according to Antony Green. Mr Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in some key swing states Mrs Clinton will be speaking publicly today. Mr Trump has taken to the stage to speak to supporters at the New York Hilton Midtown. Mrs Clinton has reportedly telephoned Mr Trump to concede. “You should get some sleep….