Lawmaker's return to capital to address state budget
Lawmakers were back at the state capital Wednesday to address some unfinished business. One of the main issues on the agenda was the state's budget.
Politics
Cunningham speaks out just hours after Democratic governor primary win
Democratic Congressman Joe Cunningham speaks out hours after becoming Democratic nominee to run against Republican Governor Henry McMaster in November.
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…
Congressional hearings for January 6 insurrection gets underway
Prime Time Congressional hearing on the deadly January 6th attack at the Capitol.
House passes sweeping gun reform package as Senate talks continue
The House overwhelmingly passes the 'Protect Our Kids Act' as the Senate continues talks about gun reform.
The WH celebrates 'Pride Month' by supporting LGBTQ legislation
The White House says it will celebrate Pride Month this June by signaling support for the LGBTQ community and their families
Gov. plans investigation into Richland School Dist. 2
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a spokesperson for Gov. Henry McMaster, the governor plans to direct the state inspector general to investigate Richland School Dist. 2 once S.202 is finalized and signed into law. The bill gives the governor the…
President Biden addresses Nation after deadly school shooting kills 21
President Biden addresses the nation after deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas leaves at least 19 children, 2 adults dead.
2022 Legislative Session ends - Here's a look at the last day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of…
SC Election Commission: Register to vote before the deadline on May 15
With the South Carolina Primaries next month on June 14th, the State Election Commission you need to register to vote by May 15.
COVID deaths hit the 1 million mark
A grim milestone here in the u-s.. the white house marking 1 million COVID related deaths since the pandemic began.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
President Biden unveils plan to lower rising costs for American families
Tuesday night President Biden unveiled his plan to help lower the cost Americans are paying for goods and services across the country
Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America's youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy…
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