Changes to come in 2020 VP debate
Big changes are on the way for the vice presidential debate Wednesday.
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Facebook, Twitter remove president's post claiming COVID-19 is less deadly than flu
(CNN)--- Facebook on Tuesday removed a post from President Trump in which he falsely claimed that Covid-19 is less deadly than the seasonal flu. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company removed the post for breaking its rules on Covid-19…
Local party leaders react to SCOTUS ruling on state's witness signature requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you’re planning on voting through the mail, you now need a witness sign off on your ballot. The Supreme Court decided Monday night that South Carolina would reinstate a…
Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and…
Rep. Clyburn asks federal officials to probe SC Gov. grant program
Two congressional leaders are asking federal officials to probe South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's grant program.
Supreme Court reinstates South Carolina ballot witness requirement
By: JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had sought to have the requirement put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Republicans had defended it as deterring fraud. While the…
Trump leaves hospital, declares ‘I feel good’
President Donald Trump, left, walks out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to return to the White House after receiving treatments for COVID-19, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)All contents ©…
Early voting begins in South Carolina; hundreds show up in Richland Co. to cast their votes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. In Richland County,…
Richland Co. bomb squad responds after "suspicious materials" found
Richland, Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say while they were investigating a domestic incident on Claudia Dr. Monday morning deputies found what they are calling suspicious materials. No further detail or description was…
President briefly leaves hospital to wave at supporters
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Two days after being hospitalized with COVID-19, President Donald Trump declared, ``I get it,'' in a message to the nation. His comments came Sunday evening just before he briefly left the hospital to salute cheering supporters…
SC Voter Registration information and Deadlines
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC…
"COVID-19 is no joke": Irmo Mayor talks about his fight against the coronavirus
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- With President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19, one Midlands leader who overcame the virus says the coronavirus is no joke. A couple of weeks ago, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker…
Biden, Harris campaign to remove all negative ads after president's COVID-19 results
(CNN) -- Leading up to presidential election…
City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal…
Gov. McMaster promises to keep Parris Island open amid rumors of closing the facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --The future of one of South Carolina’s oldest military outposts hangs in the balance. State leaders gathered Thursday in Columbia to discuss the future of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at…
Lexington Richland 5 gives students the chance to have face-to-face instruction four days a week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In less than a week, some students in Lexington Richland School District 5 will start going back into the classroom four days a week. Starting Monday, students in 4K…
President Trump signs temporary government funding bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown.
Loaded weapon found at SC high school; investigation ongoing
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina high school and middle school were placed on lockdown Wednesday after a loaded gun was found in a student's backpack. The City of Simpsonville, in a news release, said the school resource officer…
Caslen announces tuition freeze in first State of the University address
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen gave his State of the University address. This was his first address since becoming president in July of 2019. “There are challenges ahead for higher education all…
Senate Minority leader, Schumer forces procedural vote on bill to protect pre-existing conditions
(CNN)-- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an extremely rare move Tuesday, took control of the Senate floor and is forcing a procedural vote on a bill, a step that is typically done only by the Senate majority leader. The…
