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House Takes Gas Tax Off the Table for Fixing SC Roads

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican leaders in the South Carolina House say they will not insist on their version of a bill to get more money to state roads, meaning a gas tax increase will not pass this year. In a…

St. Patrick's Day Deals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There are plenty of ways to show some Irish pride this St. Patrick's Day. Here are a few ways to save some green this Thursday: All milk shakes are half-price on St. Patrick’s Day at Sonic Drive-In.…

VIDEO: Sanford Picked for Cuba Delegation

[gtxvideo vid='htD0A7Gf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/htD0A7Gf.jpg' vtitle='sanford'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama. The former South Carolina governor has worked in the past to…

Watch: Senate Debates Refugees Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina senate is debating a bill that would create a stricter vetting process for refugees who come to South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. Senator Kevin Bryant says the bill will…

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Endorses Donald Trump

(ABC News) -- Just a day after his state rendered its judgment in the Republican primary -- handing over all of its 99 GOP delegates to Donald Trump -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged his fellow Republicans to “coalesce” behind…

Republican Leaders Respond to Open Seat on the Supreme Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several leaders in the Republican party has released statements after President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after President Obama…

South Carolina Lawmakers Move on Retiree Income Tax Cut

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation to sharply increase state income tax exemptions for military retirees. A Senate Finance subcommittee sent to the full panel Tuesday legislation to increase a current tax exemption on retirement income…

Super Tuesday: Round Three Results

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican and Democratic presidential front runners are one step closer to clinching their parties' nominations after Tuesday's primaries. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's lead in the race for delegates is growing, with confirmed primary wins in…

New Partnership Aims at Helping SC Seniors

[gtxvideo vid='KxVEtIeU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KxVEtIeU.jpg' vtitle='sc 211'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 211. The number can…

Watch: Riverfront Park Reopens Following Flood

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Community members are hitting the trail at Riverfront Park for the first time in months Two and a half miles of the walking trail between the Broad River and the Columbia Canal is open for the…

Watch: Governor Haley Signs Domestic Violence Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO)- On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill that creates domestic violence fatality review committees in each of the 16 solicitor circuits in the Palmetto State. "This is pulling in forensics, this is pulling in law…

New Partnership Aims at Helping SC Seniors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups,…

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