Politics

WATCH: Hillary Clinton’s Historic Night

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — Hillary Clinton is coming off a historic night. Clinton closed out the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Thursday night by making her case to voters about why she should be the next commander in chief. Good Morning Columbia has the very latest. Categories: National News, News, Politics

This Shirt Once ‘Offended’ Walmart

(CNN) – Twenty-one years ago, a Walmart store in Florida pulled shirts from its shelves, saying they were “offensive.” The shirts had a simple, empowering message: “Someday a woman will be PRESIDENT!” ABC Columbia mobile app users click here to watch. Categories: National News, Politics Tags: Democratic National Convention, DNC, Walmart

WATCH: President Barack Obama Ready to Pass the Baton

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — Hillary Clinton is set to take the stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention to accept her party’s nomination. Wednesday night, President Barack Obama declared there’s never been anyone more qualified than Clinton to be president. Good Morning Columbia has the latest from the DNC. Categories: National News, News, Politics

Watch: Collaboration Key in Convention Speeches

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Moving and memorable sentiments of a single person crafted and transformed by a team of experts. “A good speech writer’s goal is to help the speaker to be his or her best possible self,” says South Carolina speech writer Michael Wukela.  He adds that achieving that goal is a multi part process with many things to…

Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Democrats have some big names headlining the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic party says four South Carolinians will be featured speakers at the convention. They include, Congressman James Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Former State Lawmakers Bakari Sellers and Current SC Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: Democrats,…

Watch: Democrats Seek Display of Unity Ahead of DNC

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — Democrats kick off their national convention in Philadelphia today. A shakeup in leadership is fracturing the party, as the chairwoman of the Democratic National Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, announces she’s stepping down at the end of the convention. Good Morning Columbia has the latest on what we can expect on day one of the DNC. Categories: National…