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President Biden tests positive for COVID

Washington, DC (ABC)--President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, his office said. He has "very mild symptoms" and is taking Paxlovid, his office said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…

Haley teases possible '24 presidential run

Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--Former Governor Nikki Haley hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run. The Republican slammed the Biden administration tweeting that the president is desperate to get back into the Iran nuclear…

Childs confirmed to DC Circuit Court

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.

Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House

As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.

Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to annual inflation report

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Senate Budget committee ranking member, reacted to the new report on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.   Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.…

Graham testimony sought in Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a…

Voters head to the polls for SC Primary

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) -- It is Election day in South Carolina. Voters are heading to the polls for the state Primary. Polls are open from 7am- 7pm. You can find your polling location and more by visiting scvotes.sc.gov. Count on…

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