Man Sought on Meth Distribution Charge
A warrant has been issued for Shelly Thomas Faulling by the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine.
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Lawmakers Ready to Tackle State Issues With New Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- From crumbling roads to tax reforms, lawmakers say there are a laundry list of items they're ready to tackle with the new Governor. "This is an important time…
Carolina Day at the State House
[gtxvideo vid='t6Q0Qhj9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t6Q0Qhj9.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Day at the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a sea of Garnet and Black as representatives from the University of South Carolina joined lawmakers at the State House for Carolina day. Supporters from the…
School Choice Rally in SC
[gtxvideo vid='bzgc7udn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bzgc7udn.jpg' vtitle='School Choice Rally in SC'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- - Hundreds of students, teachers and parents gathered in Columbia Wednesday for National School Choice Week. The Township Auditorium was the site of the school choice rally. The event included…
McMaster Names Chief of Staff
[gtxvideo vid='XXZJkHIH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XXZJkHIH.jpg' vtitle='McMaster Names Chief of Staff'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has chosen a long-time aide as his chief of staff. According to the governor's office, Trey Walker is rejoining his former boss following McMaster's ascension.
South Carolina's New Lt. Governor, Leatherman Re-Elected Senate Pro Tem.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A day of elections at the State House Wednesday. Anderson Republican Kevin Bryant was sworn in as lieutenant governor but filling the powerful seat of senate president pro…
Bryant Sworn-In as Lieutenant Governor
State senators have elected an Anderson Republican to become South Carolina's next lieutenant governor following Henry McMaster's ascension to the governor's office.
Online Petition Calls for McMaster to Renounce Membership to All-White Country Club
A petition is circulating online to try convince South Carolinian's to demand the state's new Governor renounce his longstanding membership to an all-white golf club.
Pres. Trump: Construction of Border Wall Will Begin in Months
In his first one-on-one television interview since being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, President Donald Trump told ABC News anchor David Muir that Mexico would be paying for the proposed border wall and that negotiations between the two nations would begin "relatively soon."
Senate to Elect Lt. Gov as Leatherman Tries to Keep His Power
The state Senate will essentially elect South Carolina's next lieutenant governor following Henry McMaster's ascension to the governor's office.
VP Pence Swears-In Haley as UN Ambassador
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a decisive margin Tuesday as Republican-led committees paved the way for three more of his Cabinet nominees to be approved just days into the new administration.
Men Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting Incident
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after on of them allegedly fired at the victim's car during a pursuit on Highway 378 last week.
Adopt-A-Stream Program Adds Testing Site
[gtxvideo vid='TireddSI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TireddSI.jpg' vtitle='Sustainable Midlands: Protecting Our Waterways'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia non-profit Sustainable Midlands is expanding its reach on our urban watersheds. The group recently added the Rocky Branch Watershed to its Adopt-A-Stream testing site. The Smith Branch…
Thousands Expected for South Carolina School Choice Rally
Several thousand people are expected to rally in Columbia as part of National School Choice Week.
Retrial Date Set For Michael Slager
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New Study Links Obesity to Cancer
[gtxvideo vid='Jbcsmngf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Jbcsmngf.jpg' vtitle='New Study Links Obesity to Cancer'] CNN-- In this health minute, a new study examines the link between obesity and cancer. Kim Hutcherson has the latest on the study and the factors, experts say, can contribute to…
Legislators Reveal Plan to Fill Lt. Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore Positions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers in the State House are preparing for a transition of power. Longtime senator Nikki Setzler says the Senate has a plan in place to fill the voids…
Henry McMaster Becomes 117th Governor of SC
[gtxvideo vid='Ij3KZHaD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ij3KZHaD.jpg' vtitle='Henry McMaster Sworn In as SC Governor'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Henry McMaster was officially sworn in Tuesday night as the 117th governor of South Carolina, after Nikki Haley resigned to become Ambassador to the U.N. Haley…
Nikki Haley Confirmed by US Senate as Ambassador to the U.N
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Nikki Haley has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Ambassador to the UN The vote came down Tuesday afternoon after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee overwhelmingly advanced her nomination. South Carolina Senate President Pro…
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes overwhelmingly to approve Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the United Nations. The vote advances to the full Senate. Haley appeared before the committee last Wednesday for nearly three-and-a-half hours. If confirmed,…
