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Governor Nikki Haley Pushes for Voting Process Change

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The governor could appoint South Carolina's top educator under legislation approved by the House. The measure sent to the Senate on Thursday would ask voters whether the state superintendent should continue to be elected or chosen by…

Watch: Pawmetto Pick

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Meet Clyde, this furry friend is looking for a forever home. Check out how to adopt Clyde and other animals in this interview with Pawmetto Lifeline's Elizabeth Childers.

Candidates Clash Over Support of President Barack Obama

  MILWAUKEE (AP)-- Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have clashed at their second one-on-one debate over their support of President Barack Obama. Clinton charged that Sanders has been harshly critical of Obama, a charge Sanders called ``a low blow.'' Sanders responded…

Police: Child Found Wandering in Gervais St.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  Columbia police say a five-year-old girl was found wandering in Gervais St. without a coat, socks, or shoes during Wednesday's cold weather. Investigators say she was in the company of John Toole of Kennesaw, Georgia who told…

Congress Gives OK to Ban of Local Internet Tax

ABC NEWS-- ALAN FRAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS Congress voted Thursday to permanently bar state and local governments from taxing access to the Internet, as lawmakers leapt at an election-year chance to demonstrate their opposition to imposing levies on online service. On…

Watch: Midday Forecast

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AARP urges SC Voters to question Candidates on Social Security

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Future of Social Security is in question according to officials at AARP and Thursday they announced they're continued efforts to protect benefits for South Carolinians. The group met at the South Carolina State House to release results…

Prescribed Burn set for Harbison State Forest Thursday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Don't be alarmed if you see fire and smoke near Harbison Thursday.  According to officials, several areas of Harbison State Forest are scheduled to be burned, weather permitting, for timber improvement and wildfire fuel reduction. What is…

Prescribed Burning's Set in the Midlands

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Nature Conservancy will be leading a large prescribed fire on Peachtree Rock Preserve in Lexington. The South Carolina Forestry Commission is also performing a prescribed burn at Harbison State Forest. Both prescribed burn's are taking place Thursday,…

South Carolina Superdelegate Backs Hillary Clinton

  CHARLESTON, SC (AP)-- A South Carolina superdelegate who had backed Martin O'Malley says he's supporting Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Boyd Brown told The Associated Press on Wednesday he was courted by both Bernie Sanders and Clinton after O'Malley's…

Presidential Candidates to attend Faith Forum in SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The race to the White House is heating up and South Carolina is a major hot spot ahead of the First in the South Primary. A number of Republican Presidential Candidates will attend a forum in South…

Twitter is changing your Timeline

ABC NEWS -- It's a new era for Twitter. The social media company, which has long shown an endless stream of tweets in reverse-chronological order, announced today it will now serve users with an algorithmic timeline that will show tweets out…

Watch: Senator Marco Rubio Campaigns in Columbia

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of the first-in-the-south primary, candidates are descending on the Palmetto state. On Wednesday, Marco Rubio stopped in Columbia to hold a rally with supporters. Rubio returned to South Carolina one day after earning a…

Watch: Will NH Momentum Carry Candidates in SC Primary

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---  Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump riding high off big victories in New Hampshire.   But, can that momentum carry the candidates through the first in the South? According to Charles Bierbauer Dean of USC's College of…

Chris Christie Formally Suspends Presidential campaign

ABC NEWS-- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie formally suspended his presidential campaign today. The New Jersey governor held a meeting with his campaign staff at 4pm this afternoon to thank them and announce the news, a spokesperson to the campaign…

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