Columbia Politics: Candidate Sam Johnson on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold was…
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Columbia Politics: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold…
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
Alvin S. Glenn Guard arrested for using chemical irritant on inmates
According to RCSD, Officer McClendon utilized a chemical irritant by spraying it into the cell before closing the flap door with two inmates inside.
Democrat Cory Booker to bring 'On The Road' tour to the Palmetto State
A well known U.S. senator is making a visit to the Midlands.
Kraft apple pie flavored mac &cheese available for limited time
Mac and cheese is a traditional side dish for most holiday dinners, and now Kraft has unveiled a new flavor of its mac and cheese just ahead of Thanksgiving.
Wendy's to close hundreds of locations
A fast-food chain is planning to close hundreds of its restaurants.
Sumter woman charged after argument turns deadly
Police say a Sumter woman is charged with voluntary manslaughter after a domestic incident turned deadly Thursday night.
Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix
Republican senators are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes. It is unclear whether their plan will work.
Wall Street slips and is headed for a losing week
Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Friday and are on track for their first weekly loss in the last four.
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Lawyers for Stephen Bryant make final appeal over brain damage to stop South Carolina execution
Lawyers for a man on South Carolina's death row are trying to stop his execution later this month by arguing the judge who sentenced him to die never got to consider how badly his brain was damaged from his mother's alcohol and drug use while pregnant.
Bussells, Johnson face runoff election for City's At-large seat
Voters will decide who wins the seat in the runoff election on Tuesday, November 18th.
Outback Steakhouse closes 21 restaurants
Outback Steakhouse abruptly closed 21 restaurants last month.
Amazon to offer Thanksgiving meal deal
Another retailer is offering up a Thanksgiving meal deal.
October marked worst month for layoffs
There were a lot of pink slips handed out last month.
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
FAA says it's cutting thousands of flights a day starting this week due to shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, officials announced during a press conference on Wednesday.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown.
