Politics

Governor Haley asks Richland County Rec Commissioners for Reports on Allegations Against Former Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley is asking Richland County Recreation commissioners to hand over reports on sexual harassment, nepotism and intimidation concerning the agency’s former director. Haley says she is considering a request from a majority of Richland County legislators to remove five members of the board for negligence for backing former director James Brown III. Brown resigned…

States Seek to Reassure Voters, Tighten Poll Security

(AP)–Facing unprecedented warnings of a “rigged” election from Donald Trump, state officials around the country are rushing to reassure the public. Some are also taking subtle steps to boost security at polling places because of the passions whipped up by the race. Officials in South Carolina, for example, are asking law enforcement to increase patrols near voting locations without oversaturating…

Hacked Emails show Columbia Mayor Benjamin on Clinton’s Possible VP List

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to an email released today, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on a list of potential Vice Presidential candidates floated by the Clinton campaign manager, John, Podesta, back in March. The information, according to an email, released by Wikileaks. Also on the list, names like Bill and Melinda Gates, Bernie Sanders and Eric Holder. Categories: Local News, National News,…