Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
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Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
Let your voice be heard, polls are open until 7pm
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
Abortion ban proposal faces a murky future in South Carolina
South Carolina could get closer to being the latest state to pass a ban on almost all abortions Tuesday as a proposal faces another vote.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden refused communion for stance on abortion rights
Florence, SC (CNN) --- Former Vice President turned Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden's support for abortion rights apparently put him in an awkward position at a church in Florence. The Pastor at Saint…
Twitter will no longer allow political ads on its social media platform
(WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The CEO of Twitter on Wednesday announced that the social media platform would stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. "We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought," said CEO Jack Dorsey. Big move…
Alabama's controversial abortion bill blocked by federal judge
(CNN) ---A Federal judge has blocked Alabama's controversial abortion bill. The legislation was slated to take effect November 15th, 2019 and would have made almost all abortions in the state illegal including cases…
Amy O’Rourke's first solo trip to the Midlands
Amy O'rourke, the wife of presidential hopeful Beto O'rourke, made her first solo trip to the palmetto state to meet with voters and talk about a number of issues.
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris drops out of Criminal Justice Forum event
Just hours after President Donald Trump spoke at Benedict College, and received the Bipartisan Justice Award, one of his Democratic rivals drops out of a weekend forum.
Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump's visit
Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: 'I'm very proud of being involved"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
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