COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- After trying to speed a roads bill to the Senate floor, state senators are now hitting the brakes on a plan to get more money to South Carolina's highways. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman told the…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- The leaders of 37 public agencies and colleges in South Carolina are getting combined raises of $215,000. The state's Agency Head Salary Commission voted Tuesday to boost the directors' pay by either 2 percent or 5…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Family and friends of 19-year-old Deanndra Roach, shot to death near Blythewood last Friday, held a vigil Tuesday evening to remember her life. Dozens came together…
Columbia, SC - (WOLO) Tuesday morning in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. That means an early Spring is on the way. Don't break out those shorts just yet though, Phil doesn't have the best track record. Since…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday morning, dozens of students attended a Black History Month event at Benedict College. The event, "No Greater Faith. The Legacy of the Mother Emanuel AME Church," honored the nine victims, the survivors and their…
(ABC News) -- After a tight contest, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign declared victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses and the state party indicated the former secretary of state is poised to be awarded more delegates than rival Bernie Sanders. "Hillary…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina superdelegate says he's might look outside the Democratic party now that his candidate, Martin O'Malley, has dropped out of the presidential race. Boyd Brown told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he can't…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has thrown his support behind Republican presidential Marco Rubio. Tuesday morning, Senator Scott endorsed the Florida senator for the Republican nomination for president. A statement from Senator Scott says in part,…
(ABC News) -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were locked in a race for the Iowa caucuses that was too close to project, with 96 percent of precincts reporting Monday night. The candidates were separated by less than 1 percent. Hillary…
Des Moines, IA (WOLO) -- The Iowa contest has yet to be officially decided, but Hillary Clinton's campaign is already declaring victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. With 99% of precincts reporting, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders take about…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) --Texas Sen. Ted Cruz knows he'll wake up the winner of the Republican caucuses in Iowa. But there's still no clear winner among Democrats after what Sen. Bernie Sanders calls "a virtual tie'' with Hillary Clinton.…
DES MOINES, IA (WOLO) --Here are the latest results from the Iowa Caucuses. Republicans Ted Cruz 28% Donald Trump 24% Marco Rubio 23% …
(ABC News) -- Mike Huckabee announced that he is suspending his campaign for the 2016 presidential race Monday night. I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support. #ImWithHucK — Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 2,…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A midlands non-profit organization is introducing a new healing program for veterans. Starting in February, the Big Red Barn Retreat will hold it's first art workshop to help veterans heal. Jim Dukes, the Director of…
(ABC News) -- Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump acknowledged that their father and Republican presidential front-runner isn't a pushover, describing him as “tough” but “fair.” When asked whether they were nervous for their father ahead of the Iowa Caucus, Eric…
MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say one person was killed and two others injured during a shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Mauldin. Police tell local media outlets that 18-year-old Savon Jair Allen of Greenville was shot to death in…
(ABC News) -- During the election process, everyone feels as if they know each presidential candidate. With the 2016 presidential election approaching, ABC News’ Linsey Davis goes deeper into the their lives and gets to know the other halves of…
(ABC News) -- Ben Carson’s presidential campaign on Monday night insisted the Republican presidential candidate would not be suspending his campaign in the wake of the Iowa caucuses. Instead, the candidate, himself, told reporters that he would be “going home” to…
(ABC News) -- Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley suspended his campaign for President tonight, thanking Americans for "giving me an opportunity to be a part of writing this story of our country's future." "I want to thank everyone who came…
